SCOTUS Ruling in Barnes v. Felix: Removing “Chronological Blinders”
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) delivered an important decision in the case of Barnes v. Felix Barnes v. Felix, No. 23-1239, slip op. at 5-6, 2025 WL 1401083, (U.S. May 15, 2025). It took the opportunity to...
Character on the Course: What Cheating at Golf Says About Integrity in Life—and in the Law
As a personal injury attorney, I spend my days advocating for people who’ve been hurt—often by the reckless or dishonest actions of others. And in both the courtroom and in life, one quality I value above nearly all others is integrity.
That’s why something as seemingly trivial as...
Navigating the Challenges of TBI Recovery
Almost nothing can change a person's life like a traumatic brain injury. These significant injuries can cause physical disability, behavioral and cognitive changes, learning problems, and developmental delays. Often, TBI recovery can be a long, expensive, and complicated process as patients re-learn the basics and come to understand how to cope...
The Importance of Talking to an Attorney After a Catastrophic Injury in Seattle
When you're facing a catastrophic injury in Seattle, getting legal support early helps protect your rights, preserve evidence, and set the foundation for a strong recovery strategy. These injuries often involve long-term medical care, significant financial losses, and difficult questions about what your future will look like. Speaking with an attorney...
What Kind of Pole Do You Like Dancing On?” — And Other Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Justice
As civil plaintiff attorneys, we’re taught a basic rule:
Don’t ask your own client questions during their deposition.
It’s not the time. Save it for trial, when it matters.
Let the defense ask.
Let them posture.
Let them try to score points.
But lately, I’ve stopped playing by that rule...
Who’s Liable for Your TBI? Understanding Fault and Negligence
A sudden jolt or impact to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can change your life forever. Symptoms might start out subtle, or they may worsen over time, making recovery unpredictable. When someone’s irresponsible actions cause a TBI, it makes an already tragic situation much more difficult.
So You’re Gonna Be a Juror
Many of us have experienced it: being summoned for jury duty. The first feeling is usually anxiety, but then I see the dates. It turns out our firm has a trial set for that same court during that time. I think I’ll be excused since I work with the attorneys on the...
The More Things Change: Challenger Disaster and Modern Aviation Lessons
January 28, 2025, is the 39th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger’s tragic explosion shortly after launch over the ocean in Florida, which in 1986 took the lives of all the brave, talented, and optimistic astronauts on board. A defective...
Tragic Pedestrian Death Highlights Rail Crossing Dangers
On a beautiful sunny winter day this week, a man was killed at Alaskan Way and Broad Street at the Seattle waterfront. Although investigation is ongoing, he may well have failed to appreciate that after a train had passed, it was not safe to cross...
Tragic Tree-Fall Accident on Highway U.S. 2 Claims Two Lives
On December 18, 2024, a tree fell on a box truck on Highway U.S. 2 (also known as State Route 2) near the Spokane Airport exit. In the blink of an eye, it killed the two occupants. WSP photos of the tree show it was obviously dead, and obviously tall enough to...