June 14, 2016 , Personal Injury
Bitten by a dog? Here are some steps to take.
Here’s the short list of steps to take:
Gather information. Write down the names and addresses of any witnesses, the dog owner and the people who were responsible for the dog at the time of the bite.
Gather evidence. Take photographs of the wo...
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June 13, 2016 , Personal Injury
What is loss of consortium?
If your spouse or loved one has suffered a life-changing injury through no fault of their own, you might unfortunately be familiar with this term. It’s commonly used when judges and lawyers talk about the kinds of claims spouses bring in pers...
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June 8, 2016 , Personal Injury
Boating Etiquette
Here in Bellingham we are blessed with many wonderful resources, one of them being the open water. Fishing boats of all sizes, hobby boats from sailboats to cabin cruisers, and whale-watching tourist boats all share the marina and bay. As we begin th...
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June 6, 2016 , Personal Injury
Seattle drivers are some of the worst in the United States
A recent study found that Seattle drivers are some of the worst in nation. Allstate conducted a study which ranked the 200 largest cities in the nation, based on their car accident frequency. Out of the 200 best drivers, Seattle came in at 184, 16 pl...
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June 6, 2016 , Personal Injury
Teen car crashes rise after Memorial Day
Research has found that the 100 days after Memorial Day are the most dangerous, as the number of people killed in a car accident involving teen drivers increases drastically. A majority of these car wrecks involved distractions behind the wheel. The ...
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May 31, 2016 , Personal Injury
Is driving while high dangerous?
Last week, the British Medical Journal published a study about the effects of smoking cannabis (aka marijuana, pot, weed, Mary Jane) on driving ability. Researchers at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, analyzed 9 prior studies and conclude...
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May 12, 2016 , Personal Injury
Skateboarding in the City of Subdued Excitement
Not too long ago, I was driving my car through downtown Bellingham, traveling on North Forrest. When I approached Magnolia Street, I was following a skateboarder on the road. Though he was trying to stay on the side of the lane, as the street sloped ...
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April 11, 2016 , Personal Injury
11 Things you want to have in your car in case of an emergency
You'll find many of the things on this list to be stuff you never have to think about - until it's all you can think about. Chances are, most of you driving on this cold winter Bellingham day will get to your destination safely and without delay. For...
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April 5, 2016 , Personal Injury
Delay. Deny. Defend.
For those who have been negotiating with insurance companies, this might not surprise you: Delay. Deny. Defend. That's the mantra of insurance companies when they negotiate a claim.
Simply put, an auto insurance company’s main objectiv...
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March 30, 2016 , Personal Injury
Houston, we have a problem: a lawn chair is just as safe as your car’s passenger seat in some kinds of crashes
The worst part? It's a car accident scenario that involves our youngest victims: kids in car seats.
A recent article about a lapse in car seat safety in the Bellingham Herald details how the NHTSA knew about a safety problem when childr...
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