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Uber Suspends Autonomous Vehicle Testing After Accident

After a collision in Tempe, Arizona over the weekend, Uber says they are voluntarily suspending further testing of the self-driving vehicles. An...

Motor Vehicle Deaths on U.S. Roadways Surge 6% in 2016

Concerns reignite over the dangers of distracted driving as the National Safety Council (NSC) estimates roadway fatalities of 40,200 people in 2016,...

Mechanical Failure & Improper Maintenance Probable Cause in Ride the Ducks Accident

On Tuesday the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) cited the probable cause of "mechanical failure and improper maintenance" after an investigation of...

Halloween Safety Tips

Let's ensure the safety of our children tonight. Unfortunately, it's a night where treats and excitement often get mixed with accidents and...

Types of Insurance Coverage Inherent in Personal Injury Claims

Washington law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance. Adequate insurance coverage will ensure that both you and others are protected in...

Protecting Public Safety While Allowing Innovation to Flourish – Who’s In Charge?

Last month, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx issued a policy that will increase the role of federal officials to “ensure that safety is...

Traffic Deaths Rise in First Half of 2016

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released numbers showing that traffic deaths rose in the first half of 2016, as compared...

Potentially Destructive Storm This Weekend

We would like to urge all Washington drivers are to use extra caution when driving this weekend as our first big storm...

Pedestrian Accidents in Washington

According to Washington’s Preliminary 2013 Annual Collision Summary, 1,700 Washington pedestrians were involved in a fatal/injury related collision with an automobile in...

Health Spending Grows at Snail’s Pace

According to a recent study conducted by analysts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), health spending in the U.S....

Driver Killed After Speeding Car Launches Over Embankment in Renton

Many residents of the greater Seattle community may believe that speeding is just an ordinary course of business when driving upon a...

VA Improving Access to Medical Care?

We recently informed on the shocking results of an audit conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you recall, this...

The Washington State Crime Victim Compensation Program

Let’s administer a quick quiz. What do reckless driving and driving under the influence have in common? Yes, they’re both acts that...

Seattle Family Survives Frightening Crash

On Halloween evening, a truck collided with at least nine other vehicles along the 9200 block of Rainier Avenue South. According to...

Portable Heater Recall Provides Safety Reminder

Seattle, and much of the State of Washington for that matter, has experienced unseasonal cold spells over the past few weeks. In...

Police Body Cams – Good, Bad, or Ugly?

Questions and controversy surrounding police body cams are escalating to new heights in Washington and around the nation. Washington Attorney General Bob...

Filling the Gap With… – A Short Explanation of GAP Insurance

Gap insurance, of course. The “GAP” in gap insurance stands for “Guaranteed Auto Protection.” If an auto accident occurs, this insurance can...

Independent Medical Examinations – Knowing the Basics

An independent medical examination, or IME, is often associated with workers’ compensation claims. The examination itself is a medical evaluation conducted to...

Seattleites are Really Horrible Drivers?

While we all probably have our own opinion on this topic, a recent study suggests Seattle motorists need some help. A few...

I Can Easily Find the Safety Record of a Hospital, Right?

A recent reversal of decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has brought this very question into the spotlight. ...

Medical Malpractice Claims Decline Despite Rise in Medical Errors

Approximately 440,000 people are killed every year in the U.S. as a result of preventable medical errors. This is a staggering number. ...

Drivers that Text, What are they Thinking!?

The Phillips Law Firm makes an unprecedented move this month in handing out its notable “What Were You Thinking!?” award. Remember, it’s...

Cyclist Killed in Second Avenue Truck Crash

The Phillips Law Firm would like to take a moment to express our sympathy to the family of Mrs. Sher Kung. Mrs....

Citizen Pulls Over Cop Allegedly Breaking the Law – What Was He Thinking!?

This month’s “What Was He Thinking” trophy goes out to Gav Seim, a self-proclaimed “Liberty Speaker” and Washington resident. Seim recently pulled...

Young Workers More Likely to Get Hurt on the Job

Challenges abound for today’s young workers. High unemployment rates mean young workers face greater competition from adults for jobs traditionally reserved for...

Why Three Years Matters When Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Please, let’s try to keep the following a secret from Russell Wilson. We have no desire or intent to upset him. However,...

Oregon Woman Torches Thousands of Acres to Cure Firefighters’ Boredom

This month’s “What Were They Thinking” award sends the Phillips Law Firm to Oregon. If you recall, these monthly awards are handed...

Proving Causation in Personal Injury Claims

Let’s assume for a moment that a train commuter is racing towards a slowly moving train that is just starting to depart...

Protected Bike Lanes Well Underway in Seattle

If you haven’t noticed yet, something a bit different is emerging alongside several of Seattle’s roadways. No, we’re not talking about foreign...

Insurance Bad Faith Claims

According to Woody Allen, “There are worst things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance agent?” ...

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Uber Suspends Autonomous Vehicle Testing After Accident

Motor Vehicle Deaths on U.S. Roadways Surge 6% in 2016

Mechanical Failure & Improper Maintenance Probable Cause in Ride the Ducks Accident

Halloween Safety Tips

Types of Insurance Coverage Inherent in Personal Injury Claims

Protecting Public Safety While Allowing Innovation to Flourish – Who’s In Charge?

Traffic Deaths Rise in First Half of 2016

Potentially Destructive Storm This Weekend

Pedestrian Accidents in Washington

Health Spending Grows at Snail’s Pace

Driver Killed After Speeding Car Launches Over Embankment in Renton

VA Improving Access to Medical Care?

The Washington State Crime Victim Compensation Program

Seattle Family Survives Frightening Crash

Portable Heater Recall Provides Safety Reminder

Police Body Cams – Good, Bad, or Ugly?

Filling the Gap With… – A Short Explanation of GAP Insurance

Independent Medical Examinations – Knowing the Basics

Seattleites are Really Horrible Drivers?

I Can Easily Find the Safety Record of a Hospital, Right?

Medical Malpractice Claims Decline Despite Rise in Medical Errors

Drivers that Text, What are they Thinking!?

Cyclist Killed in Second Avenue Truck Crash

Citizen Pulls Over Cop Allegedly Breaking the Law – What Was He Thinking!?

Young Workers More Likely to Get Hurt on the Job

Why Three Years Matters When Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Oregon Woman Torches Thousands of Acres to Cure Firefighters’ Boredom

Proving Causation in Personal Injury Claims

Protected Bike Lanes Well Underway in Seattle

Insurance Bad Faith Claims

Get a free case review

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Renton

Seattle

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Uber Suspends Autonomous Vehicle Testing After Accident

Motor Vehicle Deaths on U.S. Roadways Surge 6% in 2016

Mechanical Failure & Improper Maintenance Probable Cause in Ride the Ducks Accident

Halloween Safety Tips

Types of Insurance Coverage Inherent in Personal Injury Claims

Protecting Public Safety While Allowing Innovation to Flourish – Who’s In Charge?

Traffic Deaths Rise in First Half of 2016

Potentially Destructive Storm This Weekend

Pedestrian Accidents in Washington

Health Spending Grows at Snail’s Pace

Driver Killed After Speeding Car Launches Over Embankment in Renton

VA Improving Access to Medical Care?

The Washington State Crime Victim Compensation Program

Seattle Family Survives Frightening Crash

Portable Heater Recall Provides Safety Reminder

Police Body Cams – Good, Bad, or Ugly?

Filling the Gap With… – A Short Explanation of GAP Insurance

Independent Medical Examinations – Knowing the Basics

Seattleites are Really Horrible Drivers?

I Can Easily Find the Safety Record of a Hospital, Right?

Medical Malpractice Claims Decline Despite Rise in Medical Errors

Drivers that Text, What are they Thinking!?

Cyclist Killed in Second Avenue Truck Crash

Citizen Pulls Over Cop Allegedly Breaking the Law – What Was He Thinking!?

Young Workers More Likely to Get Hurt on the Job

Why Three Years Matters When Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Oregon Woman Torches Thousands of Acres to Cure Firefighters’ Boredom

Proving Causation in Personal Injury Claims

Protected Bike Lanes Well Underway in Seattle

Insurance Bad Faith Claims

Get a free case review

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