Probably one of the more challenging conditions that we come across in trying to establish that an individual is disabled enough to receive Social Security disability benefits has to do with the diagnosed condition of Bipolar Disorder. It is challenging because the symptoms very between manic episodes and depressive episodes with some periods of normalcy. Frequently, when considering this condition, […]
Read MoreIf you or your children have ever participated in activities such as organized sports or fun-runs, attended a motocross or racing event, or even perhaps ridden carnival rides, it’s likely you signed a liability waiver. The basic idea of the waiver is to release one party from all liability related to its services, including negligent acts, if something does in […]
Read MoreInjured in an accident – Importance of a collision report If you’re involved in a collision where there is damage to one of the party’s property and/or someone is injured, it is important to make sure the police are notified for a number of reasons. Some obvious reasons are to make sure emergency services arrive to assist the injured and […]
Read MoreLoss of consortium is a term most people aren’t familiar with – but in the personal injury world it basically boils down to the loss of love, affection, care and companionship between you and your spouse, or you and your child who have been injured by the negligence of another. If your loss of consortium claim is regarding your spouse, […]
Read MoreIn the spring, summer and fall months in Eastern Washington we see a lot of bicyclists out enjoying the beautiful weather, getting some exercise, or commuting to work. When a bicyclist is on the roadway, however, there are specific laws in place to protect not on the bicyclist, but pedestrians and even those operating vehicles. So what are the laws […]
Read MoreIn the State of Washington, if you are injured on the job or in the course of employment by someone who is not an employee or officer of the company for which you work, or, if similarly injured at work or in the course of employment, but by machinery, chemicals, or some other process not specifically developed or designed by your employer, you […]
Read MoreI was driving west on I 90 when a vehicle, insured by Geico Insurance Company, left its eastbound lane of travel and entered the median at a high rate of speed. Very large stones within the median were then shot into my lane of travel damaging my Audi. Geico called me soon thereafter to tell me where I […]
Read More(Moses Lake Sand Dunes) ATV deaths injuries in Washington put you at financial risk if you are not insured. Riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is fun and exciting. It is an activity participated in throughout the good weather months in eastern Washington. In late May of this year, near Soap Lake, Washington, another young person lost his life. He was simply […]
Read MoreAfter completing two jury trials recently, it caused me to reflect on what the experience must be like the client. From the attorney’s perspective, there is so much taking place in regard to presenting the case in an effective manner that we are at risk of not appreciating the emotional turmoil experienced by the client. For probably the first time […]
Read MoreIf you slip and fall while shopping at your local Safeway, Wal-Mart, or any other store and you are injured as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. In Washington state stores typically owe their customers a general duty to use all reasonable care to protect them from injury while on the premises. Whether or not you are able […]
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