by cooneylaw | Jul 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
Age and car accidents are often linked. You have likely heard that the fatal car accident rate for teens is higher than for other age groups and that they get into accidents far too often when considering the percentage of drivers who are teens and the amount of time...
by cooneylaw | Jul 15, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians and cyclists are a major part of Washington traffic. In fact, self-propelled transportation is popular in Spokane and across the rest of the state. Experts estimate that somewhere between 25% to 30% of the population in Washington doesn’t drive....
by cooneylaw | Jul 14, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace can make a person feel like they have to leave their job and potentially stagnate their professional growth. All too often, sexual harassment claims get dismissed by companies because they strongly feel like the whole case is based...
by cooneylaw | Jul 14, 2020 | DUI
DUI laws can be tricky when it comes to legal limits for marijuana and alcohol. Washington State law allows folks who are 21 and older to have a small amount of alcohol and/or marijuana in their blood and still legally drive. Obviously, drivers will have a problem if...
by cooneylaw | Jul 3, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate
Many people overlook estate planning because they think they will have plenty of time to get everything in writing before something happens. The fact is that you never know when life will throw something unexpected your way. One component of the estate plan that can...
by cooneylaw | Jun 30, 2020 | DUI
Drivers arrested for DUI in Spokane, Washington often deal with their vehicle towed from the scene. Law enforcement often call a towing company to come get the vehicle unless the it’s parked in a safe location or unless someone like a friend or family member can...
by cooneylaw | Jun 19, 2020 | Car Accidents
The Fourth of July has always been a favorite holiday among Americans, and there’s no reason to think that this year will be any different. Unfortunately, it’s also the most dangerous day of the year to be out on the roads. Why is driving so dangerous on the Fourth of...
by cooneylaw | Jun 16, 2020 | Auto Accidents, Car Accidents
Automobile accidents follow one of the most basic laws of physics: momentum conservation. In a two car collision the momentum of each vehicle prior to the collision is equal to the momentum of each vehicle after the collision. The transfer of forces to and from each...
by cooneylaw | Jun 12, 2020 | Firm News
Many people think of broken bones as a relatively minor injury that can occur when you’re in a motor vehicle crash or suffer from a fall. While it is true that they can heal without incident, there are also instances in which they can lead to serious complications....
by cooneylaw | Jun 11, 2020 | DUI
An arrest for DUI in Washington State gives rise to two separate cases: a criminal case in court and a completely separate Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) case. An arrest for DUI leads to both a mandatory court appearance the next business day and a...
