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On March 18, Philbrook Law celebrated an important milestone. Twenty years ago, Philbrook Law opened its doors with a simple but powerful mission – to stand by the people of Washington State during their most challenging times. Matthew Philbrook, who began practicing law in 2001, founded our law firm. Over time, the firm has grown…

Washington State and the rest of the country have recently seen car insurance costs spike. While annual rate hikes are the norm, the new numbers suggest unprecedented jumps in costs for drivers. Sadly, those increased costs could lead to more drivers getting behind the wheel without coverage or with minimal coverage. As a result, drivers…

Picture this: a medical emergency strikes, and the last thing you need to worry about is how much the ambulance ride to the hospital will cost. It’s a scary moment, and you want to focus on getting the help you need. Here’s the problem – ambulance rides can be extremely expensive, especially if the ambulance…

With the new year come and gone, California has passed a new law that will allow for state residents, as well as tourists, to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers. With mass shootings at schools, grocery stores, nightclubs, movie theaters, and so on, this new law perhaps takes the right step in mitigating further tragedies. While…

One of the first few states to legalize cannabis, Oregon is now leading the way for another Schedule I drug: psilocybin mushrooms. These hallucinogenic fungi have been known in popular media as the drug that causes trippy experiences, including users imagining melting walls or multicolored skies. As exciting as that image is, the scientific reality…

Due to safety concerns after the death of a child, and numerous reports of injuries, Peloton is informing consumers who bought their treadmills to cease using the products immediately. Customers should contact Peloton for a full refund. John Foley, the CEO of Peloton, apologized for waiting to comply with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission…