- Michael Myers | June 13, 2006 11:37 AM |
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MiscellaneousThere are lots of qualified personal injury attorneys. But they all have different styles. Some may be right for you. Others may not. It's really a question of fit. If your attorney isn't a "good fit" you should think about discharging the first attorney and hiring a second. Your second attorney will agree to divide the fee--based on the amount of work performed--with the first attorney. ...
- Michael Myers | June 12, 2006 6:40 PM |
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MiscellaneousThe Seattle Times recently ran an article about the first crab season completed under a new harvest system intended to create a more profitable, less wasteful and safer crab fleet. According to the Times, the results are mixed. Perils still remain in harvesting crab in some of the world's most treacherous waters. And some crews were upset by a lower pay scale.Between 1980 and the winter of...
- Michael Myers | June 12, 2006 9:40 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsESPN reported that Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger broke his jaw and nose in a motorcycle crash Monday. He was not wearing a helmet. According to ESPN Roethlisberger remained in serious but stable condition after seven hours of surgery. ESPN also reported that Roethlisberger's brain, spine, chest and abdomen appear to be without serious injury. ESPN.com's John Clayton has confirmed that...
- Michael Myers | June 11, 2006 6:49 PM |
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MiscellaneousI read a story in the Seattle times about a child who died because her mother didn't use a car seat. The storymade me think right away about the recent entries in this blog about injuries to children. While there isn't a wealth of caselaw, I think that a child injured because his or her mom did not use a carseat has a claim against the mother. And what this really translates to is having a...
- Michael Myers | June 11, 2006 6:13 PM |
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MiscellaneousI mentioned yesterday that children potentially have much longer to bring personal injury claims than adults. Other specific rules apply to personal injury claims brought by children. Historically children were not allowed to sue their parents. Over the years this rule changed. Now, with some exceptions, children can sue their parents for (1) intentional or reckless injuries and, much more...
- Michael Myers | June 10, 2006 6:09 PM |
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MiscellaneousIn Washington, most people have three years to bring a personal injury lawsuit. If they don't, the "statute of limitations" bars their claims. But injuries to children are treated differently. In most cases the statute of limitations does not start running against childrent until they turn 18 years old. Even if children were injuries a long time ago, it may be possible to bring claims for...
- Michael Myers | June 09, 2006 5:58 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsKATU Television in Portland, Oregon reported that a man from Austria lost his life on Interstate 5 Thursday afternoon in a fiery crash involving a semi-truck and several other vehicles. The crash happened around 4:40 p.m. on I-5 southbound in the area of the Ridgefield Junction (exit 14). Apparently traffic was slowing due to a lane closure for construction. A chain reaction crash began when a...
- Michael Myers | June 06, 2006 12:26 PM |
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MiscellaneousMany people think that personal injury claims must be brought in the country where the injury occurred. Not the case. In many instances the claims can be brought where the negligent or at-fault person lives. For instance, if you are injured in British Columbia in an accident involving a Washington driver, you can pursue your claim in Washington. The same is true if you are in Europe and are...
- Michael Myers | June 05, 2006 5:18 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesThe Seattle PI ran an interesting story about the Alan Ritchey plant in Auburn, Washington. The story appears at the following link: Playing By The Rules Brings Trouble. Alan Ritchey is a fascinating company. In addition to running an MTESC center in Auburn, it engages in a number of other businesses. More about the MTESC center can be found at the following link: ARI MTESC. Alan Ritchey...
- Michael Myers | June 05, 2006 10:50 AM |
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MiscellaneousDepositions are important events in a personal injury case. A deposition has been explained (somewhat formally) as follows: A deposition is the sworn testimony of a witness taken before trial held out of court with no judge present. The witness is placed under oath to tell the truth and lawyers for each party may ask questions. The questions and answers are recorded. The most important...
- Michael Myers | June 05, 2006 9:24 AM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseLast week the press announced that the family of a 76-year-old Longview woman, who died after suffering a head injury from a fall in a nursing home and being left undiagnosed for more than two days, will receive a nearly $1.9 million settlement.According to court documents, the woman was admitted to the Evergreen Frontier nursing home in January 2004 for rehabilitation from a stroke, where she...
- Michael Myers | June 03, 2006 9:10 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesTraffic accidents are governed by a detailed set of rules (the "Rules of the Road") contained in the Revised Code of Washington. Slip and fall accidents are usually governed by common sense and what an ordinary person would consider "reasonable". Construction site accidents are governed by a very detailed and comprehensive set of rules in the Washington Administrative Code (the "WAC"). The...
- Michael Myers | June 03, 2006 9:00 PM |
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MiscellaneousSample text from a Holland America (in this case, Windstar) ticket appears below. The ticket--whether you realize it or not--is your "contract" with Holland America. I'm sure you're thinking "that's funny...I don't remember negotiating a contract with Holland America." Of course you don't remember. You didn't negotiate a contract with Holland America. It's a one-sided contract (otherwise...
- Michael Myers | June 03, 2006 8:48 PM |
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MiscellaneousA 52-year-old woman died Thursday night after falling beneath a Metro bus in Shoreline. The woman stepped off the bus at a stop near Richmond Beach Road and 15th Avenue Northwest in Shoreline. But she then apparently slipped and fell off the curb and beneath the bus. The bus driver pulled away from the stop, hitting the woman.Her death is a tragedy...something that should have been avoided. ...
- Michael Myers | June 03, 2006 2:23 PM |
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MiscellaneousAccording to the Tacoma News Tribune a car-hauler that jackknifed on Interstate 5 near Gravelly Lake Drive during the lunch hour Friday caused at least five accidents involving seven semitrucks and 11 other vehicles. Several people were hurt. The Tacoma News Tribune also reported that a 66-year-old Tacoma man was injured when his Ford F-150 truck was struck from behind and pushed under a...
- Michael Myers | June 02, 2006 6:30 AM |
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MiscellaneousThis year we decided to remodel our house. It was a big undertaking and significant financial investment so we wanted to make sure we "got it right". We scoured the Internet and asked everyone we know for references. Finally we identified the two best residential contractors in Seattle. We gave them our plans and specifications and asked them to bid the job. Both were somewhat reluctant to...
- Michael Myers | June 01, 2006 4:22 PM |
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MiscellaneousMay was National Bike to Work Month. More and more people are electing to bike to work year round because it is healthy, inexpensive and good for the environment. There are several things to consider before you start commuting. Several websites offer the following tips:1. Start off easy. 2. Don't feel you have to go the distance. 3. Figure out your route. 4. Test it before you commute. 5....