Yes, You Should Buy More Car Insurance

When it comes to having an automobile, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Cars these days are expensive. Even the cheapest ones cost several thousand dollars. No one wants to have to spend even more money on fixing the car should they ever end up in an accident. What is even more…

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Who’s the Most At Risk for Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving is, sadly, not uncommon. Plenty of people have glanced at a text or maybe typed in a new address into their GPS while stopped at a red light or as they’re pulling out of a parking lot. However, just because it is common doesn’t mean it is any less dangerous. Thousands of lives…

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Are “Accidents” Really Accidents?

At Philbrook Law Firm, our lawyers represent personal injury victims. This means we represent anyone who is injured due to the preventable conduct of others. More precisely, it means the following: Someone owed you a duty of care. That someone breached their duty of care. You suffered your injuries (or a loved one died) due…

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What Makes Vancouver and Battle Ground Roads Dangerous?

There are many heavily traveled roads throughout Vancouver and Battle Ground, Washington. These roads include I-5 and I-205. SR 14 starts in Vancouver and moves east. SR 500 begins in north Vancouver and connects with I-205. SR 503 is a state highway that provides transportation routes for Clark and Cowlitz counties. The 54-mile-long road runs…

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Why Rollover Accidents Are So Dangerous

A recent accident in Vancouver, Washington is a reminder that vehicle rollover accidents are extremely dangerous. News about an accident on State Route 500 near southbound Interstate 205 disclosed that two people were seriously injured when they were ejected from a vehicle that rolled over several times. Traffic was backed up to the Fourth Plain…

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What Happens if I’m Injured by an Out-of-State Driver?

Washington is a large and beautiful state, from our lush rainforests to our awe-inspiring mountains. Our state holds plenty of natural and man-made wonders for anyone to come and visit. Already, our state welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to come and explore what we have to offer. While this attention stimulates our…

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Electric Vehicles: Silent – But Deadly?

In a world of loud, combustion engines that pollute the air with fumes as well as sound, having a quieter and more eco-friendly alternative seems like just the fix. Electric vehicles have been around for a long time, but have recently been gaining more popularity as technology advances. While electric vehicles have many benefits to…

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Why Do Cars and Trains Collide?

Cars and trains don’t collide often – but when they do collide, the consequences are often deadly or catastrophic. There are many precautions that both railroad companies and the drivers of cars and other vehicles should take to avoid these dangerous collisions. When a railroad company or a driver is negligent, they deserve to be…

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What Are My Rights if I Was Hit by an Uninsured Driver?

In Washington, drivers are required to carry a state minimum amount of liability insurance. While most drivers do have the minimum, many motorists also drive without insurance. Even when drivers do have insurance coverage, the state minimum is often not enough to pay for all of your damages. Just one night in a hospital, for…

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