Washington Appeals Court Rejects Overly Lenient Discipline of SPD Officer for Excessive Force
By Lisa Benedetti
Today, the Washington State Court of Appeals
Courtroom View Network to Host Panel on Ride the Ducks Trial
Two years ago, we completed the four-month-long Ride the Ducks trial. The case was fully recorded by Courtroom View Network which has invited us to revisit the trial through the use of video clips and a panel discussion. Karen Koehler and Andrew Ackley will be presenting Ride the Ducks Part 1...
Injured Bicyclists May Qualify for Underinsured Motorist Benefits in Washington
By Daniel R. Laurence
If you are injured by a motor vehicle while riding your bicycle, the Washington Supreme Court has given you a hand up by allowing you to claim uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits under your own...
Nine Quick Tips for Brief Writing
By Garth L. Jones
During my 26 years with the Stritmatter law firm, I have written countless briefs in countless cases. Gleaning from my experience, I have come up with nine tips for writing effective and persuasive...
The “Idaho Stop” is Now Legal in Washington
By Daniel R. Laurence
In 1982, Idaho made it legal for a person riding a bicycle to treat a stop sign as a yield sign. This is not a license to “blow through” stop signs; it is...
Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Caused by Airbags and Other Explosive Sounds
By Ray Kahler
Can you lose your hearing from a car accident? The answer is yes. Many studies have reported profound high-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus following air bag deployment in an automotive accident.* In fact, in...
Child Personal Injury Claims: What to do if a Child Is Injured at a School or Playground
When a child is hurt on a playground, the responsible party can include the playground owner, the school district or local government, the equipment manufacturer, the contractor, or the supervisors in charge. If the injury stems from a defective product, unsafe design, or negligence, the family...
Washington Should Bring Premises Liability Law Into the 21st Century
By Garth L. Jones
Background
Historically, the common law has defined a land possessor’s duty to a person who is injured by a condition or activity on the premises according to the entrant’s status...
Are your kids gambling in video games?
By Ray Kahler
Unless parents and grandparents play video games themselves, it can be challenging for them to know what children are really doing when playing video games. It would come as a surprise to many parents...