May 18, 2017 , Personal Injury

Types of wrongful death claims and the statute of limitations on them matter to survivors

Often when someone dies in an accident that should not have happened, there are a lot of questions the survivors need to ask. After the initial shock fades and it sets in that the loved one is gone, the effects of their loss start to sink in. If that...
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May 5, 2017 , Personal Injury

Help! My car was in an accident, but I wasn’t in my car. Here’s what to do

It's a phone call no one wants to answer. If you lend your car to someone else and they are involved in an auto wreck, things can get awfully complicated. It seems like if you're not anywhere near the accident, you couldn't possibly be held liable an...
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May 5, 2017 , Personal Injury

When accidents don’t happen: fraudulent accident claims

It may seem innocent enough: get in a fender bender and exaggerate your injuries to get a higher compensation amount than you would otherwise. These auto insurance companies are so huge and rich it wouldn't matter, right? But it doesn't just impact t...
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May 2, 2017 , Personal Injury

What to expect in a personal injury settlement process

They say the best things come to those who wait, and in a personal injury case, that is very true. Each personal injury situation is unique and wrought with its own complexities. It can take years for a complete and thorough investigation to turn ove...
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April 28, 2017 , Personal Injury

Numbers don’t lie: US drivers think they drive safer than they actually do

Distracted driving is an epidemic. More and more data show this sad fact. And yet drivers report feeling more confident with their driving ability than ever. The combination of that attitude with the range of distractions available to drivers is...
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April 14, 2017 , Personal Injury

Tips on navigating Bellingham’s traffic roundabouts

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you’ll see them more on more on Bellingham roads. Roundabouts! They’re becoming a popular alternative to conventional intersections because they reduce accidents and severity of crashes that do occur. Also, they keep the...
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March 28, 2017 , Personal Injury

Helpful legal resources

Here at Bill Coats Law, we want to help accident victims find the help they need to recover. If you are not in the Bellingham area and your needs match one of our colleagues below, please visit the appropriate link to find help recovering. Any questi...
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March 23, 2017 , Personal Injury

Know your alarm, know your battery!

Chances are, you’ve already checked and changed your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms already. This is because you’ve committed yourself to the schedule of bi-annual checks each time you set your clocks back or forward with Daylight Savings. Youâ...
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March 14, 2017 , Personal Injury

When hot dogs attack, and other perils of baseball fandom

Every MLB ticket has a disclaimer printed on the back. It lets fans know that they assume the risks of getting hit by balls or broken bats. However, there are some gray areas in the gray matter involved, as in this case at a Pittsburgh Pirates g...
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March 7, 2017 , Personal Injury

Following too closely in Bellingham will get you ticketed

Washington State Patrol is currently conducting a campaign to dissuade drivers from following too closely. The reason for the crack down on this dangerous driving behavior is that more than 9,500 collisions were caused by following too closely l...
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