August 31, 2015 , Bicycle Injuries
Bicyclists Who Are Doored Need the Best Legal Representation Possible
It’s not just embarrassing – being “doored” while on a bicycle can be lethal. Being doored means a bike rider slams into the door of a vehicle that has been opened negligently. Sometimes the bike zone is actually in a dangerous place, or ridi...
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August 31, 2015 , Children's Safety
When Your Child Is Hurt By A Careless Driver, Call Attorney Bill Coats
If your child has been hurt by a careless or reckless driver while bicycling, you must be going through a lot of emotions. Not only is your child in pain, you are worried about getting your child the best medical care available, and dealing with a lo...
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August 31, 2015 , Bicycle Injuries
, Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury after a Bicycle Crash in Bellingham is Not Uncommon
Riding a bike offers little protection between rider and the environment. If you are on your bike and are hit by a vehicle, or your crash was caused by some factor beyond your control, you are likely dealing with a lot of injuries. In a collision bet...
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August 31, 2015 , Bicycle Injuries
Bill Coats Helps Bike Accident Victims Who Were Thrown Over the Handlebars
Little is there as protection between the ground and your body if you are thrown over your bike’s handlebars. Always wear a helmet, because it can be the only thing that protects you from injuries. Yet it is technically not a law in many Washingto...
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August 31, 2015 , Bicycle Injuries
Victims in Bicycle Crashes that Result in Spinal Injury Can Call Bill Coats for a Free Case Evaluation
Bicycling has many benefits – economic, environmental, and healthful. It’s a great way of getting around town, especially here in bike-friendly downtown Bellingham. Some of the roads around Whatcom County offer scenic rides beyond compare, and Ga...
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August 31, 2015 , Bicycle Injuries
Bicycle Accidents Resulting in Wrongful Death in Whatcom County
The City of Bellingham has made roads safer for bicycles compared to many cities of its size, but this doesn’t mean drivers know how to negotiate bike traffic safely. When a bicycle and a car or truck collide, it almost always results in greater in...
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August 31, 2015 , Personal Injury
A split second of whiplash can lead to years of pain
Since I work with lots of different accident victims, I see a wide range of injuries. From an industrial accident that brought on pelvic injuries as well as foot and ankle fractures, to losing an eye from a firecracker, I’ve seen many ways people h...
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August 27, 2015 , Children's Safety
It’s Back to School Time! Here are tips on driving safely around kids
Whether met with tears of joy or sorrow for kids all over the country, it is back to school time again. Summer vacation is ending in many districts, and Bellingham kids have already returned to classrooms. This also means it’s time for school buses...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Call Bellingham Attorney Bill Coats Law If You Have Serious Injuries after Motorcycle Crash
If you’re reading this page, you probably know this scenario: You or a loved one has been hurt by a collision while driving a motorcycle. You’re dealing with injuries, and the frustration that comes from mounting medical bills and lack of transpo...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Rear End Motorcycle Collisions Happen When You Least Expect It On Bellingham and Whatcom County Roads
These types of collisions usually result in the motorcyclist paying a heavy price for someone else’s mistake. As with any type of motorcycle collision, riders are vulnerable to a host of terrible injuries, such as brain or back injuries that often ...
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