Washington has a dram shop statute that makes a business which sells alcoholic drinks or a host who serves liquor to a drinker who is obviously intoxicated or close to it, strictly liable to anyone injured by the drunken patron or guest. Statutory violations are “punishable by a fine of not more than $500 as […]
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If you’ve been injured in an accident, have taken the responsible party to court and have been awarded compensation you still have an important decision to make. Should you accept the compensation as a lump sum or structured payments? It’s a very important decision and can be a confusing one to make. To help ease […]
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Last year, the Washington State Department of Transportation set about to determine if women and specific minority groups were still experiencing discrimination when being awarded contracts on public works projects. They hired Colorado-based BBC research and consulting group to conduct this study. BBC found that firms that were owned by white women were winning enough […]
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CDC researchers have discovered that the older an employee is when he or she is injured, the longer the recovery process will take. Those workers over the age of 55 required between 11 and 12 days of recovery after a workplace injury. Their younger counterparts only required an average of 6-9. Although older workers generally […]
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Since 2008 when the recession hit, more companies in Washington have turned to hiring temporary employees, as a way of filling their employment needs without making commitments. This trend has made an impact on the job market and the temporary employment industry employs 2.8 million workers. Yet there is a human price to be paid […]
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Three Everett Police officers filed a federal lawsuit against the Everett Police Department claiming racial discrimination. The lawsuit alleges that even though the officers together had more than 60 years of experience, they were denied promotions because of their race. Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal and a basis for filing an employee rights […]
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently ordered the Auburn, Washington based fleet, Oak Harbor Freight Lines, to pay one of their truck driver’s lost wages. According to OSHA, in 2010, the truck driver notified his carrier that he was sick and taking a prescribed cough medicine. This cough medicine would […]
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According to 2011 statistics, 16% of Washington State drivers are currently driving without insurance. If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured or under-insured driver, you may have many questions. Who will pay for my medical expenses? How will I get my car repaired? What will I do about all this work […]
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Washington is an “at will” employment state. This means that employers have the right to terminate your employment without notice, warnings, or reasons. It also means that you have the right to leave your job without giving warning, notice, or reasons. Yet this does not mean that employers can terminate someone wrongfully. So how do […]
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Pregnant women are at an increased risk for sustaining serious injuries in auto accidents. Even car accidents that occur at low speeds can impact a pregnant woman enough to harm her baby. In addition, growing pregnant bellies make it difficult for seat belts to fit properly, thus causing additional harm to the mother and baby. […]
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Can Bars Be Held Liable for What Their Patrons Do? – Understanding Washington’s Dram Shop Laws
Categories: DUI Accidents, Personal Injury
Washington has a dram shop statute that makes a business which sells alcoholic drinks or a host who serves liquor to a drinker who is obviously intoxicated or close to it, strictly liable to anyone injured by the drunken patron or guest. Statutory violations are “punishable by a fine of not more than $500 as […]
Should I Choose a Lump Sum Payment or Structured Settlement Payments for My Personal Injury Compensation?
Categories: Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an accident, have taken the responsible party to court and have been awarded compensation you still have an important decision to make. Should you accept the compensation as a lump sum or structured payments? It’s a very important decision and can be a confusing one to make. To help ease […]
Is Discrimination Over for White Women in Washington?
Categories: Employee Rights
Last year, the Washington State Department of Transportation set about to determine if women and specific minority groups were still experiencing discrimination when being awarded contracts on public works projects. They hired Colorado-based BBC research and consulting group to conduct this study. BBC found that firms that were owned by white women were winning enough […]
Older Washington Workers May Recover Slower
Categories: Workers Comp
CDC researchers have discovered that the older an employee is when he or she is injured, the longer the recovery process will take. Those workers over the age of 55 required between 11 and 12 days of recovery after a workplace injury. Their younger counterparts only required an average of 6-9. Although older workers generally […]
Temporary Workers Face More Dangers on the Job
Categories: Workers Comp
Since 2008 when the recession hit, more companies in Washington have turned to hiring temporary employees, as a way of filling their employment needs without making commitments. This trend has made an impact on the job market and the temporary employment industry employs 2.8 million workers. Yet there is a human price to be paid […]
Everett Police Officers Allege Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
Categories: Employee Rights
Three Everett Police officers filed a federal lawsuit against the Everett Police Department claiming racial discrimination. The lawsuit alleges that even though the officers together had more than 60 years of experience, they were denied promotions because of their race. Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal and a basis for filing an employee rights […]
OSHA Awards Washington Trucker with Lost Wages
Categories: Employee Rights
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently ordered the Auburn, Washington based fleet, Oak Harbor Freight Lines, to pay one of their truck driver’s lost wages. According to OSHA, in 2010, the truck driver notified his carrier that he was sick and taking a prescribed cough medicine. This cough medicine would […]
Who Pays the Bills in a Car Accident with an Uninsured Driver?
Categories: Car Accidents
According to 2011 statistics, 16% of Washington State drivers are currently driving without insurance. If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured or under-insured driver, you may have many questions. Who will pay for my medical expenses? How will I get my car repaired? What will I do about all this work […]
“At Will” Employment in Washington – What are Your Rights?
Categories: Employee Rights
Washington is an “at will” employment state. This means that employers have the right to terminate your employment without notice, warnings, or reasons. It also means that you have the right to leave your job without giving warning, notice, or reasons. Yet this does not mean that employers can terminate someone wrongfully. So how do […]
Pregnancy and Car Accidents: Protect Yourself & Your Baby
Categories: Car Accidents
Pregnant women are at an increased risk for sustaining serious injuries in auto accidents. Even car accidents that occur at low speeds can impact a pregnant woman enough to harm her baby. In addition, growing pregnant bellies make it difficult for seat belts to fit properly, thus causing additional harm to the mother and baby. […]