July 13, 2016 , Personal Injury
How to handle running off the road in Bellingham, WA
As the final part of the "how to handle series" we will be looking at running off of the road while driving in Bellingham, WA. Staying alert and following these tips can help prevent car accients in Bellingham and across Whatcom county.
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July 12, 2016 , Personal Injury
How to avoid an accident in Bellingham with ABS
A good way to prevent a car accident or accident in Bellingham is using your ABS if necessary. One of the beauties of ABS is that it allows steering during hard braking. But this can create serious problems if you do it improperly. A quick techn...
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July 11, 2016 , Personal Injury
How to handle Panic Stops in Bellingham, WA
Imagine the freeway is completely blocked. A big rig has spilled its load, a motorist has run out of fuel in the middle lane of rush-hour traffic or a herd of mule deer is crossing I-70 in Utah. You must stop NOW. If your vehicle has computer-control...
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July 5, 2016 , Personal Injury
How to handle tailgating in Whatcom County
It’s amazing how simple it is to get a driver’s license. Passing a written exam plus a white-knuckled few turns around the neighborhood near the DMV is about all it takes to get a license. And yet the average American commuter spends 38 hours per...
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June 28, 2016 , Personal Injury
What is the Value of My Case?
Though it’s a tough question to answer, most clients and prospective clients ask it. Factors that impact case worth greatly are the extent of the injuries, how they affect the injured person’s life, and whether those injuries are permanent or not...
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June 21, 2016 , Personal Injury
Skateboarding safety: part 1
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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June 20, 2016 , Personal Injury
The next steps to take after a slip and fall accident in Bellingham
Slips and falls can lead to serious injuries all over Bellingham and Whatcom County. They can happen just about anywhere – outside, on an improperly de-iced street or sidewalk, or in a store where there was a spill. They can happen when you least e...
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June 15, 2016 , Personal Injury
Why I became a personal injury attorney
People always ask me why I love to help people who have insurance claims. Here's why:
The experience in my life that most inspired me to become a lawyer who fights insurance companies hit close to home. It was 1991, and I was away from hom...
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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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