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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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Attorney Bill Coats Helps Victims of Motorcycle Collisions Caused by Left Turning Vehicles
The vast majority of motorcycle collisions happen at intersections. Imagine that you’re on a motorcycle, turning left when a much bigger, heavier vehicle such as a car or truck comes barreling through and hits you. These kinds of accidents are hard...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
If Your Motorcycle Accident Resulted in Spinal Cord Injury You Need Bill Coats’ Help
Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst kinds that accident victims suffer. Because of the factors present in motorcycle accidents, too often they tragically occur. Motorcyclists simply lack the protection that cars and trucks have. And yet not a ...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents Can Be Deadly on Bellingham and Whatcom County Roads
Washington has a rich and varied landscape, from gorgeous beaches to some of the most incredible mountains in the country. Bellingham and the environs surrounding it in Whatcom and Skagit Counties is blessed with both land and sea, making it a wonder...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Crashes Involving a Single Motorcyclist Still Can Be Good Personal Injury Claims
There is a lot of bias out there about motorcyclists that can come into the picture after a collision. Some motorcyclists do ride recklessly, or don’t wear the proper gear to protect themselves, which results in more extreme injuries in case of a c...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Attorney Bill Coats Represents Accident Victims from Broadside Collisions on a Motorcycle
It might be hard to imagine, but broadside collisions on a motorcycle don’t tend to result in the catastrophic injuries that head-on or rollover crashes incur. However, motorcycles do not have the same protection of a vehicle surrounding them on al...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Brain Injuries from Motorcycle Crashes Are Not Uncommon on Whatcom County Roads
Motorcycles offer a sense of freedom and excitement to those who love to drive them. While it takes a different level of skill and type of license that’s different from cars and trucks, many motorcyclists use it as a primary way of transportation, ...
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