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  • Motorcycle Accidents in Washington: What Riders Need to Know About Their Rights

    August is peak motorcycle riding season in the Pacific Northwest. As longer days and drier roads draw more riders onto Washington streets and highways, the risk of crashes rises too. A motorcycle accident can raise legal questions that don’t arise in the same way after a typical car accident. Motorcycle injuries are often more severe,…

  • Seattle Bicycle Accidents: Your Legal Rights After a Bike Crash 

    Seattle is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country, but bicycle accidents remain a common cause of serious injury, leaving many riders searching for a bicycle accident lawyer in Seattle who can help protect their rights. In the aftermath of a crash, cyclists are often left dealing with medical treatment, missed work, damaged equipment, and questions about what…

  • Important Washington State Supreme Court Primary Election 2026

    As attorneys working daily and diligently “in the trenches” of Washington’s civil justice system, we see firsthand how critical it is to have a fair, experienced and thoughtful judiciary to protect individual rights, ensure fairness, and preserve the integrity of our courts. With the upcoming election, five of the nine Washington Supreme Court positions are…

  • Richard Adler Elected to Cascade PBS Board of Directors

    July 16, 2026 SEATTLE, Wash. – Richard Adler has been elected to the Board of Directors of Cascade PBS, the Pacific Northwest public media organization known for public television programming, independent journalism, local storytelling, and community engagement. Adler brings to the board a long and distinguished career grounded in legal representation of individuals and families…

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  • The Future of Self-Driving Cars is Here. Is Seattle Ready?

    California DMV Can Now Ticket Self-Driving Cars: What That Means for Public Safety and When Self-Driving Cars Might Reach Seattle Self-driving cars are no longer a concept of the future; they’re becoming part of today’s transportation landscape. California’s Department of Motor Vehicles recently moved to assert enforcement authority over autonomous vehicles (“AVs”), including the ability…

  • How Traumatic Brain Injuries Affect Personal Injury Claims in Washington

    According to the CDC, approximately 223,000 people in the United States are hospitalized with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year. Yet many brain injuries still go undiagnosed or dismissed as “minor” because symptoms are not always immediately apparent.  A traumatic brain injury occurs when a bump, blow, or jolt to the head disrupts normal brain function. Some…

  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Impact on Personal Injury Cases

    Know your legal rights when filing a personal injury claim.

  • A Call to Action Regarding Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance

    As you likely know, your patients have been negatively affected by the Washington State Supreme Court’s decision in the 2024 case of Schiff v. Liberty Mutual.  The Schiff case allows auto insurers to use a database called FairHealth to pay no more than the 80th percentile of a treatment cost billed to PIP insurance based…

  • When Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Seattle? A Washington State Guide 

    The moments after a car accident can feel overwhelming.   If you’ve just been rear-ended on I-5 or sideswiped in a Seattle parking lot, you’re likely dealing with a flood of immediate concerns. Between medical concerns, insurance calls, and unanswered questions, it’s not always clear what steps to take – or if you need legal help.  Not…