by cooneylaw | Mar 23, 2020 | Bodily Injury
Suffering a personal injury as a result of another person’s negligence is a tough pill to swallow. Even though you didn’t ask for the situation you’re in, you now have to deal with everything it will bring to your life. On the plus side, you’re never alone. You can...
by cooneylaw | Mar 18, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Most people already know that it is dangerous to engage in drunk driving or distracted driving. What they may not realize is that there is a third “d” that is almost as dangerous, and it is drowsy driving. According to information provided by the National Safety...
by cooneylaw | Mar 17, 2020 | DUI
If you’ve been convicted of DUI or Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs in Washington State, then that conviction cannot be vacated. However, old cases that began as a DUI or Physical Control can sometimes be vacated...
by cooneylaw | Mar 5, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate
The idea of estate planning is inextricably linked with last wills and the allocation of personal assets. However, the creation of a financial legacy is only one part of what an estate plan often includes. Your estate plan can also address the potential medical...
by cooneylaw | Mar 3, 2020 | DUI
If you’ve been charged with a DUI or another crime, then reporting the accusation to your employer or school may be one of many things keeping you up at night. Will mandatory court appearances impact your work or class schedule? Will you be able to drive back and...
by cooneylaw | Feb 17, 2020 | Employment Law
The laws regarding non-compete agreements in Washington State changed too drastically in 2020 for a single blog post. Previously, we covered some basic changes regarding salary and compensation, but there were other changes to non-compete agreement laws regarding...
by cooneylaw | Feb 4, 2020 | Employment Law
Starting in 2020 non-compete agreements will be severely restricted by new Washington State laws. The current statutes, RCW 49.62, can be found here. These changes will impact both new non-compete agreements and those that were in effect prior to January 1, 2020. A...
by cooneylaw | Jan 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
Proving liability for a motor vehicle collision can be quite difficult, especially because most people don’t like to admit they were at fault. The guilty party may lie and try to cover up what they did to contribute to the accident. However, there are certain...
by cooneylaw | Jan 21, 2020 | DUI
A blood draw can happen during a DUI arrest in a couple different circumstances. If a law enforcement officer believes a driver is impaired by drugs rather than alcohol, then the officer may look to draw blood. Another common scenario is when someone under arrest for...
by cooneylaw | Jan 14, 2020 | Employment Law
Facing discrimination can be disheartening and frustrating. Sometimes you know something’s wrong, but you can’t put your finger on it. Tens of thousands of people may feel the same way every year, and there are a few common causes that rise to the top. The U.S. Equal...
