WHAT DOES PROXIMATE CAUSE MEAN? - In the context of personal injury claims, proximate cause is a term used to discuss the relationship between the event and the injuries claimed to have resulted from that event. The event is usually a type of negligence on...
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 properly...
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. While...
ImPACT for Concussion Management - I was at a doctor’s appointment with the good folks over at Proliance Orthopedic Associates and picked up an interesting brochure that they have put out on ImPACT – Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing. Having...
THE FIVE MAIN CAUSES OF BICYCLE ACCIDENTS - Bicycle and vehicle collisions make up a large portion of bicycle accidents. Bike and car-related accidents often result in serious or even catastrophic injuries – especially if the bicyclist wasn’t wearing a helmet....
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...
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