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Domestic Violence during COVID-19
Stay-home and shelter-in-place orders can create stress between spouses and domestic partners. Disputes can arise over changing finances, home-schooled children and even interruptions to hobbies and other enjoyable activities. Spokane County already has one of the...
Dog attacks can cause catastrophic injuries to victims
Dog bites can be serious to the point that a victim has catastrophic injuries. While much of the outcome depends on the kind of dog, the size of the animal, the size of the person being attacked and the length of time the attack goes on, it’s important to know that a...
Several ways that employers discriminate against pregnant people
Pregnancy is often a time that is both exciting and stressful for the expectant mother. Particularly if this is her first pregnancy, she may not know what to expect or how her body will react to the demands of creating a new life. Some women are able to remain at work...
How to talk about your estate plans with your family
Nobody really likes to talk about the future when they’re talking about their own mortality. Odds are good that the people who love you won’t be so keen on having that conversation, either. Just the same, talking about your estate plans with your family is an...
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents During Warm Weather
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents increase every year as the weather in Spokane warms up. Automobile drivers just aren’t used to sharing the roads, yet. Adults and children get outside for a stroll and ride their bikes around neighborhoods and parks. This year, during...
More speeders equal more worries about safety for Washington
Lots of people around the country and in Washington State are currently working from home or just driving less and that’s leaving the roads unusually empty with reduced traffic. Apparently, some people can’t resist the temptation to roar through the streets as fast as...
Emergency Leave for Employees impacted by COVID-19 – Part II
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) was recently passed to protect employees during a public health emergency, like the current COVID-19 pandemic. The EPSLA expands Paid Sick Leave to include qualifying leave for employees who are subject to quarantine or...
Emergency Leave for Employees impacted by COVID-19 – Part I
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) was recently passed to protect employees during a public health emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic. This new law expands the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by allowing an employee to take leave related...
Why do most crashes happen close to home?
Have you ever heard someone say that most car accidents happen close to home? You may find this a bit surprising. It’s easy to assume that accidents would be more likely to occur farther from home while you are traveling on unfamiliar roads than while driving through...
The role of inexperience in car accidents
Why do teen drivers get into car accidents? Is it because they break traffic laws or get distracted by their phones? Is it because they turn the music up too loud or drive in a car packed with their friends? These things do play a role. However, the National Safety...