by cooneylaw | Jun 18, 2018 | DUI
Consumption After Driving is actually part of the Washington State Driving Under the Influence statute. Most DUI investigations begin the same way: law enforcement observes a moving vehicle commit a traffic violation, they stop the vehicle and eventually arrest the...
by cooneylaw | Jun 13, 2018 | Pedestrian Accidents
Summertime in the Inland Northwest is amazing! Local parks are filled with children playing, but that also means lots of pedestrians are walking to their local parks and crossing busy streets. That can lead to pedestrian accidents. Sometimes pedestrians can be...
by cooneylaw | Jun 9, 2018 | Car Accidents
If you have had a child who was involved in a car accident, you have experienced a whirlwind of emotions. Anger, frustration, fear, and sadness are just a handful of feelings you may have. If your child has been hospitalized due to the injuries it may be difficult to...
by cooneylaw | Jun 1, 2018 | Animal Bites
You may worry about the high costs of plastic surgery if a dog has bitten your child’s face, but the psychological cost to your child may be much higher if the issue is not addressed. At [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″], in Washington, we often provide...
by cooneylaw | May 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
Drivers often recognize that various behaviors can lead to a collision, from driving over the speed limit to getting in the car after drinking too much or failing to stop at a sign. While these are all serious problems that cause many accidents each year, there are...
by cooneylaw | May 7, 2018 | DUI
Every arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Washington State carries the potential for license suspension/revocation. Suspensions or revocations can occur based upon convictions in court or even through a separate administrative process within the Department...
by cooneylaw | Apr 27, 2018 | Car Accidents
There are many weather-related driving hazards that people keep in mind, from ice and snow for those who drive in northern locales to heavy rainfall and dense fog. However, there are other environmental factors that can play a role in a motor vehicle collision, such...
by cooneylaw | Apr 15, 2018 | Uninsured/underinsured Motorist Accidents
Your first thought when the at-fault driver tells you he or she has no auto insurance is that you will file a lawsuit in the Washington courts to get the money to cover your damages. After all, if you file a claim against your own insurance, the rates may go up. Is...
by cooneylaw | Mar 30, 2018 | Car Accidents
When it comes to pedestrian accidents, there are many factors to go over, from common causes of an accident to the consequences of being struck by a vehicle. However, it is important for people to understand which age groups are especially prone to fatal pedestrian...
by cooneylaw | Mar 26, 2018 | DUI
During a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrest in Washington State most people will be asked to submit to a breath test for alcohol. However, if the investigating officer suspects impairment from drugs – prescription or non-prescription, then the officer may...
