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… READ MORE
WINTER DRIVING IS HERE! The recent changes in weather have necessitated the shut down recently of several mountain passes. This adjustment in driving is something that most people in Washington are used to, but a reminder about the dangers… READ MORE
Wage loss concerns during COVID-19 Wage loss is a form of damage that many clients believe is straight-forward, but in reality, it can be difficult to prove. For example, If you were injured and had to take time off of… READ MORE
COVID-19 Nursing Home Claims Because it is well known that the Coronavirus is both highly infectious as well as very impactful to older persons, especially those with certain pre-conditions, nursing homes have been hard hit by this pandemic. The question… READ MORE
As part of our blog this month we are sharing this informational post by the Renton Police Department on a mistake that drivers are making too commonly. We hope that this effort will help driver safety by further spreading the… READ MORE
Office Re-opening Guidelines during Covid-19 The State Bar of New York recently proposed a list of guidelines applicable to the re-opening of law Offices. While much of their work focused on large office environments and the legal field, there are… READ MORE
Most of us are (hopefully!!) well acquainted with the basic rules of driving, such as always driving to the right, obeying the basic speed law, the mandatory use of turn signals, and obeying all traffic and road signs. But the… READ MORE
New Washington Paid Family Leave Act is in Effect – Washington has a new family leave act that provides benefits to persons who have to take time off from their jobs due to a serious health condition, a new child,… READ MORE
Judgeship recommendations – In this blog post, we wish to convey information about the upcoming judicial elections in Washington. Because Judges at all levels, from each County’s Superior Court to the state’s Supreme Court, are elected positions in our state,… READ MORE
New Safety Technology is Not Always Standard on New Automobiles – While some technologies are standard, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, for example, are set to be standard features on vehicles produced after September 2022, there are still… READ MORE
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