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by Michael TarioJuly 11, 2024 Personal Injury Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Fireworks Injuries, Car Accidents, and DUIs Surge Over Fourth of July Holiday

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, marked by fireworks, barbecues, and gatherings with friends and family. However, behind the dazzling displays of light and the patriotic fervor lies a darker side to the festivities. Each year, the holiday sees a spike in fireworks-related injuries, car accidents, and DUI arrests, turning what should be a joyous occasion into a period of heightened risk and danger. This year was no exception, with alarming statistics underscoring the need for greater awareness and safety measures.

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by Michael TarioAugust 21, 2023 Personal Injury Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

How Do I Find a Personal Injury Lawyer Near Me?

Finding a local personal injury lawyer may not be as simple as you think. There are a lot of personal injury lawyers around and some large personal injury law firms that advertise nationally to attract clients from as wide an area as possible. This type of law firm does not offer personalized service; their clients become a number and often get left hanging for months not knowing what is going on with their case. Typically, they have a team of paralegal secretaries handling cases and clients don’t have access to the personal injury lawyer who will ultimately sign off on their claim. If you are asking how to find a personal injury lawyer near me, here are some tips to find the right one!

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by Michael TarioSeptember 15, 2022 Personal Injury Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Focus on National Concussion Awareness Day

National Concussion Awareness Day ® is tomorrow, Friday, September 16th, 2022 so we figured this would be a good time to put some focus on traumatic brain injuries (TBI). As traumatic brain injury lawyers, we have seen first hand the life changing impact a traumatic brain injury can have. Studies have shown that even a “minor” TBI can increase the risk of dementia and other health issues later on in life. When a TBI is caused by the negligent or willful act of another, it only adds to the emotional distress of the injury.

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by Michael TarioJune 29, 2020 Personal Injury Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

What is Duty of Care in Personal injury Law?

Most personal injury claims center around the negligence of the defendant in order to establish the defendant’s fault for the accident. And yet, the very first element in a successful personal injury claim is showing that there was a relationship that created a “duty of care.” It would be helpful to understand what is a duty of care, how it relates to negligence and some examples of when a duty of care is owed.

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