by James Lambka | Feb 24, 2021 | Injury Law, Washington Law
WHAT IS NEGLIGENCE IN TORT LAW? – Washington law matches the laws of most states in their general definition of what negligence is. The Washington pattern jury instruction indicates that negligence is the failure to exercise ordinary care: Negligence is the...
by James Lambka | Feb 23, 2021 | Injury Law, Washington Law
WHAT IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST? – There are many types of conflicts of interest in the legal setting. There are enough that attorneys have written entire books covering them all. In personal injury law, there are some types of conflicts that we see more often...
by James Lambka | Dec 29, 2020 | Medical Info, Washington Law
Wiener & Lambka present: What medical conditions can support an application for a handicap parking placard. – Today’s topic focuses on what medical conditions can support an application for a handicap parking placard. Many people in Washington may not know a...
by James Lambka | Dec 28, 2020 | Slip & Fall, Washington Law
WHAT IS THE PUBLIC DUTY DOCTRINE?- A recently issued opinion from the Washington Court of Appeals, Division One, Perillo v. Island County et al, No. 80055-8-I, has an excellent discussion of the public duty doctrine. In short, this doctrine provides immunity to a...
by James Lambka | Nov 29, 2020 | Automobile Accidents, Injury Law, Washington Law
Distracted driving is a phenomenon that has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. This can be attributed mostly to smartphones, which essentially function as mini computers and entertainment consumption devices. Drivers may get distracted while driving...
by James Lambka | Nov 29, 2020 | Automobile Accidents, Injury Law, Washington Law
Today’s topic focuses on the issue of the family car doctrine. Many people in Washington may not know a lot, or at all, about the family car doctrine. That’s why we feel it’s imperative to define it for our readers. So what is the family car...
