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Common factors that make a rollover accident more likely
Certain vehicles have a higher likelihood of rollover. Trucks and SUVs, with their higher center of gravity, are especially prone. Rollover accidents are some of the more dangerous types of accidents, and can involve deadly events such as ejecting passengers from the vehicle, or crushing the roof. If you have been involved in a rollover crash, it's highly likely you're facing a great deal of medical bills and expensive damages. Click to learn more about what to do next if you were the victim of a rollover car crash.
One case study of how an expert witness made all the difference for an injured truck driver
When dealing with the aftermath of an accident, one can feel overwhelmed and isolated. There are many decisions to make, and many different agendas of other people and companies trying to influence those decisions. And an accident victim wants only to focus on healing. Here is a short case study of how one commercial truck driver in Bellingham, Washington, was injured in a fluke accident due to someone else's mistake, and how his case relied on the testimony of an expert witness.
Case result involving a fractured arm caused by a commercial truck driver's mistake
Here is one case study of a commercial truck driver whose arm was broken in a fluke accident in Bellingham, Washington.
The #1 thing you need to do after an auto accident
Accident victims have a wide range of reactions after a crash, and as a personal injury lawyer here in Bellingham, WA, I have seen them all. While one might expect that someone would seek medical attention soon after a collision, that's not always the case. I created this video linked through this article on what all accident victims should do after an auto accident.
How one family recovered $2.5M to compensate for their son's senseless death
Losing a child is one of the hardest things a parent can possibly go through. When the child's death could have been prevented if only a few mistakes had not been made, the grief, the anger can feel insurmountable. Here is one family's story of how they lost their son, and the steps their Bellingham, WA lawyer took in helping them recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit to compensate for a lifetime of loss.
One family's story of claiming wrongful death against their son's drowning
Jet skis may look like harmless fun and seem as though they are so easy to operate a child could do it. However, they are capable of high speeds and can be dangerous. Jet skis require training in order to use. When that training is not taken seriously, and children operate these vehicles without adult supervision, accidents can happen. Here is one story of how that accident resulted in the death of a teen.
How a drunk adult can contribute to a child's death without being anywhere near the accident scene
Here is one client's story of how a series of tragic mistakes in the name of having a good time drinking at the lake led to the death of a teenager. Lawyer Bill Coats represented the family of this teen in recovering $2.5M in a wrongful death lawsuit in which the adults who should have been supervising were too drunk to do so.
Ah, the majestic deer. So proud, so noble. So prone to running directly in front of your car in pursuit of some hot tail while you’re doing 70 on the interstate.
Yes, it’s that magical time of year again: the deer rut. Could there be a more repulsive term than “rut”? Maybe “moist rut”? I just threw up. The point is, all of the other animals that I haven’t written about simply call it “mating season” (I mean, I assume?), but nasty-ass slutty deer call it “the rut.” Gross, deer.
Customers at an IHOP in Meridien, Mississippi were left with a sinking feeling this weekend. Unlike most visits to IHOP, though, this sinking feeling wasn't due to the Rooty Tooty Fresh N' Fruity breakfast foods they'd just ingested, but because their cars all fell into a giant hole.
Does it really make sense to hire a personal injury attorney?
Would knowing that settlements are typically 40% hiring with an attorney's representation help? This is what a study conducted by the Insurance Research Council found. If you understand the process of how insurance companies handle auto accident claims, the main reason won't surprise you. Click here to learn why it may be a good idea to hire a personal injury attorney for your accident claim.