Seattle, and much of the State of Washington for that matter, has experienced unseasonal cold spells over the past few weeks. In the quest to stay warm, many of us have turned to portable heaters for respite. But, please note that these products are not without safety concerns. Phillips Law Firm is committed to protecting […]
Questions and controversy surrounding police body cams are escalating to new heights in Washington and around the nation. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson provided a recent legal opinion in which he stated that police don’t need a citizen’s permission to record interactions using cameras worn on police uniforms. Ferguson’s opinion may, or may not, have […]
Gap insurance, of course. The “GAP” in gap insurance stands for “Guaranteed Auto Protection.” If an auto accident occurs, this insurance can protect a driver from having to pay the potentially significant difference between: (1) the amount the driver owes on his car loan; and, (2) the car’s estimated value. Yes, insurance issues always have […]
https://www.justiceforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/phillips-lawfirm-logo.svg00Austin Camphttps://www.justiceforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/phillips-lawfirm-logo.svgAustin Camp2015-01-30 14:16:032021-01-20 10:49:32Filling the Gap With… – A Short Explanation of GAP Insurance
An independent medical examination, or IME, is often associated with workers’ compensation claims. The examination itself is a medical evaluation conducted to determine the status of a worker’s medical condition. IMEs can undoubtedly raise several questions for those who have filed a workers’ compensation claim. Let’s clarify matters by taking a closer look at IME […]
Washington workers’ compensation benefits take many forms. Some of these include: medical benefits, wage replacement and partial disability awards. But, how do you know which benefit applies to your specific workers’ compensation claim? The answer will essentially depend on the severity of your injury and whether this injury prevents you from returning to work. Let’s […]
While we all probably have our own opinion on this topic, a recent study suggests Seattle motorists need some help. A few minor adjustments or some slight tinkering may not suffice. According to Allstate Insurance’s “America’s Best Drivers Report,” Seattle ranks 173rd among 200 U.S. cities in terms of safe driving. A rank of 173 […]
A recent reversal of decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has brought this very question into the spotlight. The answer may surprise you. The reality is that currently there is no simple way to find out the safety record of a hospital. CMS and Hospital Mistake Data Up until last month, […]
https://www.justiceforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/phillips-lawfirm-logo.svg00Austin Camphttps://www.justiceforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/phillips-lawfirm-logo.svgAustin Camp2014-12-11 15:38:582021-01-20 11:06:37I Can Easily Find the Safety Record of a Hospital, Right?
Approximately 440,000 people are killed every year in the U.S. as a result of preventable medical errors. This is a staggering number. Despite this figure, a recent report from the consumer group Public Citizen informs us that medical malpractice payments are actually trending downwards. How could medical malpractice claims be on the decline despite significant […]
The Phillips Law Firm makes an unprecedented move this month in handing out its notable “What Were You Thinking!?” award. Remember, it’s never a good thing to receive this award because it’s a reminder to the general public that you took some form of carelessness that endangered a member of your community. So, the unprecedented […]
https://www.justiceforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/phillips-lawfirm-logo.svg00Austin Camphttps://www.justiceforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/phillips-lawfirm-logo.svgAustin Camp2014-12-09 16:10:312021-01-20 10:27:58Drivers that Text, What are they Thinking!?
The Phillips Law Firm would like to take a moment to express our sympathy to the family of Mrs. Sher Kung. Mrs. Kung tragically died last month after she was struck by a truck while crossing Second Avenue on her bicycle in downtown Seattle. Mrs. Kung was a wife, a new mother, and an attorney […]
Portable Heater Recall Provides Safety Reminder
Categories: News
Seattle, and much of the State of Washington for that matter, has experienced unseasonal cold spells over the past few weeks. In the quest to stay warm, many of us have turned to portable heaters for respite. But, please note that these products are not without safety concerns. Phillips Law Firm is committed to protecting […]
Police Body Cams – Good, Bad, or Ugly?
Categories: News
Questions and controversy surrounding police body cams are escalating to new heights in Washington and around the nation. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson provided a recent legal opinion in which he stated that police don’t need a citizen’s permission to record interactions using cameras worn on police uniforms. Ferguson’s opinion may, or may not, have […]
Filling the Gap With… – A Short Explanation of GAP Insurance
Categories: Car Accidents, Insurance
Gap insurance, of course. The “GAP” in gap insurance stands for “Guaranteed Auto Protection.” If an auto accident occurs, this insurance can protect a driver from having to pay the potentially significant difference between: (1) the amount the driver owes on his car loan; and, (2) the car’s estimated value. Yes, insurance issues always have […]
Independent Medical Examinations – Knowing the Basics
Categories: Workers Comp
An independent medical examination, or IME, is often associated with workers’ compensation claims. The examination itself is a medical evaluation conducted to determine the status of a worker’s medical condition. IMEs can undoubtedly raise several questions for those who have filed a workers’ compensation claim. Let’s clarify matters by taking a closer look at IME […]
What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
Categories: Workers Comp
Washington workers’ compensation benefits take many forms. Some of these include: medical benefits, wage replacement and partial disability awards. But, how do you know which benefit applies to your specific workers’ compensation claim? The answer will essentially depend on the severity of your injury and whether this injury prevents you from returning to work. Let’s […]
Seattleites are Really Horrible Drivers?
Categories: Car Accidents
While we all probably have our own opinion on this topic, a recent study suggests Seattle motorists need some help. A few minor adjustments or some slight tinkering may not suffice. According to Allstate Insurance’s “America’s Best Drivers Report,” Seattle ranks 173rd among 200 U.S. cities in terms of safe driving. A rank of 173 […]
I Can Easily Find the Safety Record of a Hospital, Right?
Categories: Medical Malpractice
A recent reversal of decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has brought this very question into the spotlight. The answer may surprise you. The reality is that currently there is no simple way to find out the safety record of a hospital. CMS and Hospital Mistake Data Up until last month, […]
Medical Malpractice Claims Decline Despite Rise in Medical Errors
Categories: Medical Malpractice
Approximately 440,000 people are killed every year in the U.S. as a result of preventable medical errors. This is a staggering number. Despite this figure, a recent report from the consumer group Public Citizen informs us that medical malpractice payments are actually trending downwards. How could medical malpractice claims be on the decline despite significant […]
Drivers that Text, What are they Thinking!?
Categories: Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, What Was He Thinking!?
The Phillips Law Firm makes an unprecedented move this month in handing out its notable “What Were You Thinking!?” award. Remember, it’s never a good thing to receive this award because it’s a reminder to the general public that you took some form of carelessness that endangered a member of your community. So, the unprecedented […]
Cyclist Killed in Second Avenue Truck Crash
Categories: Bicycle Accidents
The Phillips Law Firm would like to take a moment to express our sympathy to the family of Mrs. Sher Kung. Mrs. Kung tragically died last month after she was struck by a truck while crossing Second Avenue on her bicycle in downtown Seattle. Mrs. Kung was a wife, a new mother, and an attorney […]