March 7, 2017 , Personal Injury
Want to brake check a tailgater in Bellingham? Here are three ways to de-stress instead
Bellingham is a small town in many ways. When I run errands, I often come across friends and neighbors, business associates and many others I've come to know in the many years I've lived here. This means that we're all on the roads going to...
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March 2, 2017 , Personal Injury
Driving through Bellingham on I-5? Know how to stay safe during roadside emergencies
At best, it’s going to make you late, at worst, there’s nothing separating you from cars and semis zinging by so fast your head spins. It can happen to anyone - a roadside emergency. Here are a few tips to help you keep yourself safe.
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February 28, 2017 , Personal Injury
Are Bellingham jurors fair and just in personal injury cases?
Regardless of what zip code people hail from, humans think with a combination of logic and emotion. In a jury trial, the application of these matters greatly.
In a personal injury trial, judges give jurors instructions on how to decide ...
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February 24, 2017 , Personal Injury
What should you have in your car for winter traveling… even in Bellingham
We still have three more weeks of winter, even as the snowdrops and crocuses are starting to bloom here in Bellingham. And yet snow is on the way, in the forecast for tomorrow. This is great news for skiers and other travelers who love to revel in th...
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February 21, 2017 , Personal Injury
Recent study shows drowsy driving a danger for Bellingham drivers
Everyone in Bellingham and beyond knows a drunk driver is a dangerous driver. But another hazard equally dangerous is often overlooked - drowsy driving.
A recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study found that acute sleep deprivation exponentiall...
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February 7, 2017 , Personal Injury
Meet Bill Coats Law’s newest member!
Tiffany Bailey, Associate lawyer at Bill Coats Law, recently adopted Tucker, a 10-week-old puppy. He has become the official office dog.
BCL: How did you know he was the one?
Tiffany: My partner, Tim, picked Tucker out of the litter because he ...
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January 28, 2017 , Personal Injury
What’s the rush?
A bad driving habit that too many drivers share becomes especially dangerous in winter. Any guesses on what I'm talking about? Here's a clue: it's ranked #6 in the list of unsafe driving acts contributing to car and truck crashes.
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January 28, 2017 , Personal Injury
You can’t exercise much from a hospital bed
Walking is an easy and low-impact way to maintain good health. Many doctors recommend it. But if you take a walk and slip on snow or ice, you might be laid up recovering for awhile. Here are some ideas on keeping yourself safe while you walk on Belli...
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January 22, 2017 , Personal Injury
Tis the season for slips and falls in wintry Bellingham
Ah, winter is here in Bellingham, which means it's the season for slip and falls involving snow and ice. During these months, patches of ice can quickly form on cold cement, and as we've experienced already this winter, piles of snow can accumulate o...
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January 17, 2017 , Personal Injury
A personal injury lawyer’s prime objective Part 2
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