by cooneylaw | Sep 14, 2021 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
Auto accidents involving vehicles striking pedestrians and cyclists often cause severe injuries. Crisp fall weather in the Inland Northwest means plenty of folks are still enjoying an after dinner stroll or an evening bike ride with children. As the sun sets a little...
by cooneylaw | Aug 31, 2021 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, DUI
Driving habits got a lot worse during Covid. Even though there were fewer cars on the roadways, too many folks saw the open roads as an opportunity to speed… or worse. These bad habits led to a rise in the number of deaths on our highways despite the sharp drop in...
by cooneylaw | Aug 17, 2021 | DUI
Everyone knows DUI’s are dangerous and potentially deadly. Public service campaigns, driver education and strict DUI laws haven’t eradicated them from our roadways. Two years ago we asked whether technology could reduce driving under the influence and recent...
by cooneylaw | Aug 3, 2021 | DUI
Washington State DUI laws set the legal limit for alcohol .08. This alcohol limit is based on nearly 100 years of medical research. Did you know a few years ago a legal limit for marijuana intoxication was added to Washington’s DUI statutes? That limit is 5 ng of...
by cooneylaw | Jul 20, 2021 | Estate Planning & Probate
Estate planning usually begins with discussing your plans with your family and loved ones. Maybe someone you know has become gravely ill or recently passed away bringing these issues to the forefront. The discussions might range from your medical wishes if you aren’t...
by cooneylaw | Apr 27, 2021 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
A comprehensive estate plan includes several legal documents that clearly lay out your wishes, including a Health Care Directive. This document, also referred to as a Living Will or Advanced Directive, clearly states your wishes regarding the use of certain...
by cooneylaw | Apr 13, 2021 | DUI
The short answer is no, you can’t get a DUI in Spokane on a Lime Scooter. This doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to drink too much and hop on an electric scooter. You could injure yourself by running into a curb or you could strike a pedestrian crossing the street. You...
by cooneylaw | Mar 30, 2021 | DUI
The Preliminary Breath Test or Portable Breath Test (PBT) is a handheld device that tests your breath alcohol content (BAC) at the roadside. Under Washington State law the PBT results aren’t accurate enough to be used against you in a DUI trial. However, they can be...
by cooneylaw | Mar 9, 2021 | Employment Law, Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment by those in positions of authority has been in the news a lot more the last few years. Some cases involve political figures, sports figures and even those outside the public eye. The collective voices of the people speaking out against sexual...
by cooneylaw | Mar 2, 2021 | DUI
Being arrested for DUI is expensive. There are too many variables to pin down an exact cost for all DUI’s, but most folks will spend around $8,000 over several years when you add up all the expenses related to a first offense DUI. The DUI costs can start racking up...
