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Back to School Reminders on Concussion Awareness
School has started back up in the Puget Sound, and it’s that time again. Everyone is getting get equipped for the year: new backpacks, lesson plans, schedules, sports gear, and transportation arrangements. It’s all about…
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Chad’s Legacy Project Advancing Mental Health Education
Enabling access to health care and pursuing justice is at the core of what we do. When I had the opportunity to join the Board of Directors for Chad’s Legacy Project, a non-profit organization dedicated…
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Washington State Supreme Court Strengthens PIP Coverage for Victims
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance under an auto policy is intended to protect victims of motor vehicle collisions by covering reasonable, necessary and related medical expenses and lost wages following an injury. PIP coverage applies…
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The Wrongful Death Laws that Just Won’t Die
Back on February 22, 2018, I wrote a blog post about how unfair and outdated Washington State’s laws concerning wrongful death is. I was optimistic that these laws, which date back to the early 1900s,…
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Washington State Keeps Implicit Racial & Ethnic Bias out of Trials
Every trial lawyer prefers a juror who will help and not hurt their client’s case. Probably not a huge revelation, right? But there are still rules. Lawyers can’t just start striking potential jurors in a…
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Should you Care About Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
The answer is 100% yes. Uninsured Motorist automobile insurance coverage lets you file insurance claims for damage to your vehicle, lost work, your medical bills, and more if you’re hit by a vehicle with no…
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The Death of the Wrongful Death Law?
Let’s say you‘re a citizen outside of the U.S., and your adult child visits Washington state. The child dies because of someone else’s negligence, like a drunk driver, also known as a wrongful death claim.…
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Change to Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations For Minors
Navigating a personal injury claim can be daunting – especially when it involves a claim of medical negligence by a healthcare provider. This is especially true in dealing with the “Statute of Limitations” in such…
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“Outrageous” Conduct and the Law
Many of us see things that are outrageous every day – whether it’s on tv, in our community or on our daily commute to work. Did you know that under Washington law there is an…
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The Recreational Use Statute: It’s Not Always Fun and Games
Probably the last thing on your mind when launching your boat, going camping or digging for clams on a beach is “What happens if I get hurt? What if my injury is due to a…
