June 18, 2018 , Car Accidents
Summer safety tips for Bellingham drivers
Summer makes for easy Bellingham driving, right? Not so fast!
As we enter Bellingham and Whatcom County’s summer season, we take a respite from winter driving conditions that make for wet, dark roads. However, driving is never something one could ...
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June 14, 2018 , Bicycle Injuries
Personal injury lawyers help Bellingham bike accident victims recover lost earning capacity
We’ve already covered medical damages, wage loss, and pain and suffering damages from Bellingham bike accident victims claims. Loss of earning capacity is another category of compensation that your personal injury attorney will consider. It is a fo...
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June 14, 2018 , Personal Injury
Bill Coats Law helps Bellingham bike accident victims recover lost wages and pain and suffering damages
Bellingham bike accident victims struggle with lost wages after their accidents. Here's how these costs are calculated by a personal injury lawyer to help victims financially recover from their bike accident.
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June 7, 2018 , Bicycle Injuries
Bill Coats Law helps Bellingham bike accident victims recover funds spent on medical bills
If you’re in a Bellingham bike accident, the result can mean serious injuries that demand a long process of medical treatments and time off of work while recovering. It should be obvious that the insurance covers your medical costs and lost wages, ...
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May 31, 2018 , Personal Injury
Meet Kelly Elford
Bill Coats Law is growing! Kelly Elford has recently joined BCL as a paralegal. He has extensive experience in the legal field, including a law degree. As a legal intern, he focused on issues involving Chapter 7 bankruptcy and landlord-tenant dispute...
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May 25, 2018 , Truck Accidents
Will Bellingham be safer when autonomous semi-trucks come through town? (Part 2)
Though there are myriad possible benefits to self-driving trucks, there will also be the inevitable negative aspects in the reality of such a technology.
Safety is one of the most obvious obstacles a self-driving truck will face. There have been r...
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May 24, 2018 , Truck Accidents
Will Bellingham be safer when autonomous semi-trucks come through town? (Part 1)
Like it or not, self driving vehicles are coming to Bellingham. This includes self-driving trucks. Does the thought of a semi traveling 70 mph with no one behind the wheel scare you? The answer seems an obvious and resounding “yes”. However, if y...
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May 17, 2018 , Children's Safety
Recovering compensation for PTSD treatment in kids is complex but critical
Proving the existence of mental trauma – including PTSD – following a car crash can sometimes be difficult. This is especially true in the case of young children who may have difficulty verbalizing their feelings and emotions anyway. Moreover, wh...
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May 17, 2018 , Children's Safety
Bellingham kids in car accidents are especially prone to PTSD
After a car accident, it’s common for occupants of the vehicle to be in shock. It is a traumatizing experience for anyone, no matter what age. However, children can be most affected, even if they are not physically injured.
Post-traum...
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May 17, 2018 , Bicycle Injuries
Bellingham Bike to Work and School Day is this Friday!
This Friday, May 18th, is Bellingham's Bike to Work and School Day. It's a way to celebrate those who opt for a bike for their commutes regularly, and encourage new bike commuters in a fun event. Throughout the city there are "celebration stations" w...
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