by James Lambka | Aug 24, 2021 | Automobile Accidents, Children, Safety, Washington Law
WHEN DO YOU NEED TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS? – With students returning to in-person classroom learning this fall, it is time to review the rules of the road regarding school bus law in Washington State. Many studies have shown that drivers fail to...
by James Lambka | Jul 27, 2021 | Washington Law
PUBLIC DUTY DOCTRINE – What is the public duty doctrine? Up until about 1961, the State of Washington enjoyed what was called “Sovereign Immunity.” This meant that one simply could not sue the State (or a local government) no matter what wrong it had committed....
by James Lambka | Jun 25, 2021 | General Info, Washington Law
NEW LAW: WASHINGTON STATE CREDIT SCORING BAN – Effective on an emergency basis as of June 20, 2021, the use of credit scoring as a rating factor for insurance premiums and coverage is no longer allowed. The ban affects new policies and old policies upon their...
by James Lambka | May 26, 2021 | Washington Law
Suspended License Law Change – OLYMPIA, Wash. — Those who do not pay traffic tickets will no longer have their driver’s licenses suspended starting in 2023. Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5226 on Monday, which will end the practice of suspending driver’s...
by James Lambka | Apr 28, 2021 | Injury Law, Washington Law
WHAT IS AN “IME” ?- “IME” is the abbreviation used in the insurance world for “Independent Medical Examination.” If your insurance company is paying for your medical care following an incident such as an automobile accident, they may ask for you to attend a medical...
by James Lambka | Apr 26, 2021 | Washington Law
DRUG POSSESSION IS CURRENTLY NOT A CRIME IN WASHINGTON- This headline might seem like “fake news” but it is actually correct. Recently, the State Supreme Court overturned the Washington statute governing criminal drug possession. The result is that there is not...
