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Most Common Types of Premises Liability
When you think of personal injury cases, especially when someone gets hurt by slipping on a wet floor or tripping down a flight of stairs, you’re seeing examples of premises liability claims. If the owner of a property is responsible for loss or injury to another person, either through neglect or willful action, then premises liability…
Read MoreMost Dangerous Intersections in Vancouver, WA
If you live or work in Vancouver, Washington, it’s a good idea to know where the most dangerous intersections are located. If you know where accidents often happen, you can either plan alternate routes or you can take extra safety precautions at those intersections. According to The Columbian, Vancouver has the highest rate of pedestrian…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do After an Auto Accident?
Auto accidents can happen to even the most cautious of drivers. Although extremely stressful and terrifying, it is important to remain calm and take control of the situation. These are the steps you should take if you ever find yourself involved in an auto accident. These steps help you address your health needs while also…
Read MoreWhat Happens When My Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Runs Out?
A common question we get at the Philbrook Law Office is “what happens when my PIP runs out?”. There’s not necessarily an easy cut-and-dry answer to this question, but there are some common scenarios. Who pays my medical bills after I’m injured in an accident? What is personal injury protection (PIP)? What does it…
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights After I Get Pulled Over?
After the Philando Castile shooting in Minnesota, people have been a little skittish about what happens when they get pulled over. Statistically, a traffic stop is the most dangerous thing a police officer can do. So in some, if not all cases, the officer may be just as nervous as you are. Before we get…
Read MoreIn the State of Washington, you can fight and win infractions issued after a traffic accident!
Matthew PhilbrookFounding Attorney Matthew Philbrook attended Clark College, Washington State University, and Gonzaga University School of Law. He is a member of the Washington State and Oregon State Bar Associations and started Philbrook Law Office in 2005. He specializes in Personal Injury, DUI and Criminal Defense cases. Learn more about Mr. Philbrook.
Read MoreCan I Vacate or Expunge my criminal conviction in the State of Washington?
The State of Washington allows for a onetime vacation of criminal convictions. In order to be eligible to vacate a conviction, a person must be crime free for a fixed period of time, which depends on the type of offense. Vacate and expunge are often used interchangeably. The process in the State of Washington is…
Read MoreCan a person be guilty of drunk driving if he only had one drink?
The crime of drunk driving is generally defined in two ways: (1) having a blood alcohol content above the limit set by law, or (2) driving under the influence of alcohol. To find a person guilty under the first definition, a jury must be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the person’s blood alcohol…
Read MoreWhat Is the Role of the Federal Government in Criminal Law?
Crime has long been considered the concern of state government. States are authorized to protect their citizens from criminal activity by prosecuting criminals. States are also authorized to determine what constitutes a crime statutorily (through the legislature) and through common law. The federal government, on the other hand, has limited jurisdiction and must link any…
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