January 14, 2017 , Personal Injury

Facing a personal injury claim? Find answers on my YouTube channel

When I was in college many years ago, my mom’s home was burglarized. It seemed like a pretty straight forward claim to us. No one expected the insurance company to push back, especially after so many years of her loyalty and premium payments. But t...
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January 10, 2017 , Personal Injury

Just how safe are Bellingham roads?

Many Bellingham drivers wonder how safe it is to drive out there, even when roads aren’t icy from this latest cold snap. The good news, our state is one of the safest in the country. But the bad news is there is evidence that we are a nation of bad...
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December 8, 2016 , Personal Injury

Five Car Tips for Your Frozen Vehicle

Whatcom County is not accustomed to freezing temperatures.  Here are 5 tips that may help you get your car ready for your morning commute: Avoid windshield Ice: Rub half an onion on your windshield the night before a storm for easier scraping...
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December 7, 2016 , Personal Injury

Who Is At Fault for Accidents in Bad Weather?

Snow is coming.  Unfortunately, the rate of accidents due to this will probably increase.  So who is at fault when an accident happens due to weather? Bellingham Washington Personal Injury Attorney Bill Coats explains: To have a valid personal inju...
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December 1, 2016 , Personal Injury

Bellingham Washington Medical Examiner Investigates & Testifies in Wrongful Deaths Cases

The long running television show, Law & Order Special Victims Unit, has Dr. Melinda Warner as its medical examiner.  Castle had Dr. Sidney Perlmutter.  Bellingham and Whatcom County Washington has Gary Goldfogel, M.D.  Whether real...
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November 30, 2016 , Personal Injury

Another Death Caused By Drinking!!

Jason Lyle “Bone” Schuyleman’s was riding his Honda motorcycle on December 5, 2014, when he was hit by a Chevy Suburban.  He died later that evening.  The Defendant’s alcohol level was 0.05 when his blood was taken; four hours after...
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November 17, 2016 , Personal Injury

Bellingham Washington Log for Supervised Teen Driving Practice

Your teen has completed the Curriculum for new drivers.  Now is the hard part for us parents.  The State of Washington requires that we supervise our child’s driving for 50 hours of out-of-class practice, which includes 10 hours of night ...
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November 17, 2016 , Personal Injury

Perils of Inexperienced Drivers Changing Lanes in Bellingham Washington

It wasn’t until my daughter was learning to drive that I realized how much “muscle” memory is involved.  Changing lanes, for instance, requires many actions that experienced drivers do without even realizing it.  Let’s say that you ...
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November 16, 2016 , Personal Injury

“Expect More Traffic Jams When Bakerview Costco Opens” Cautions Personal Injury Attorney Bill Coats

On November 19, 2016, Costco will be moving from its Meridian location to Bakerview in Bellingham Washington.  What will this mean to traffic patterns?  Can you say “CONGESTION?”  Bellingham IS planning on short and long term impro...
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