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Holiday Parties and Sexual Harassment
People often think of sexual harassment as conduct inside the workplace during normal business hours. The reality is that sexual harassment can happen anytime, including after-work functions like business trips or holiday parties. Generally, an employer is responsible...
Talking to Loved Ones about your Estate Plans
Estate Planning may not be top of mind during the busy holiday season. However, it can be a good opportunity to discuss your estate plans with your loved ones. An open conversation about your estate plan is an important part of making sure your wishes are followed...
Who Pays Medical Bills from Auto Accidents
Confusion and stress over medical bills, especially if a high cost surgery is involved, is one of the biggest reasons folks call an attorney after the initial shock of an auto accident has subsided. These medical bills may be partially or even fully covered by a few...
Your “First” Last Will and Testament
Every adult should have a Last Will and Testament. Your Will provides clarity about your wishes to family and loved ones who are already grieving. Most people only consider starting their own estate plan when something causes them to think about their own mortality....
Shorter Days Mean Less Visibility For Pedestrians
Auto accidents involving vehicles striking pedestrians and cyclists often lead to severe injuries or even wrongful death. As our Inland Northwest summer turns to fall many of us enjoy an evening stroll or bike ride with kids. The sun is setting earlier each day which...
DUI Limits for Alcohol and Marijuana
Washington State DUI laws set the legal limit for alcohol .08. This alcohol limit is based on nearly 100 years of medical research. When the state legalized marijuana, the DUI laws were also changed to add a legal limit for marijuana intoxication. This marijuana DUI...
Driving the Day After a DUI Arrest
Folks arrested for DUI in Washington State do not immediately lose their driver’s license. The key word is “immediately.” Most people face a license suspension starting 30 days after their DUI arrest, but doesn’t start right away. Confusion about the timing of license...
In a Collision Bigger Cars are Safer… for their Occupants
In automobile accidents the folks inside bigger vehicles are usually safer. This is due to one of the basic laws of physics: momentum conservation. This principle says the total combined momentum of two colliding objects just prior to a collision is equal to the total...
Why Driving the Speed Limit is So Important
Motor vehicle accidents caused by excessive speed are dangerous and, sadly, many are avoidable. Too many of the collisions caused by a driver’s decision to go over the speed limit have proven fatal, like what often occurs when a speeding driver strikes a pedestrian in...
Avoid These Mistakes After a Major Car Crash
Most people injured in a motor vehicle crash in Washington State want healing and closure. It’s tempting to focus on moving forward with your life. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek financial compensation. There are a...