by cooneylaw | Nov 1, 2019 | Bodily Injury
Some of the most serious injuries that motorcyclists can suffer are broken bones. There are precautions that cyclists can take to reduce their risk of getting seriously hurt though. Motorcyclists who engage in impact exercises and lift weights generally have stronger...
by cooneylaw | Oct 29, 2019 | DUI
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is dangerous and the tough laws in Washington State haven’t eliminated them. There may be new technology on the horizon to help make our roadways safer. Currently, the government does not require installation of anti-DUI devices...
by cooneylaw | Oct 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense
On July 28, 2019, the New Hope Act altered the laws in Washington State that allow people convicted of crimes to vacate those convictions. Details on this new law and the actual text can be found here. So what does this act change? If you have been convicted of a...
by cooneylaw | Oct 12, 2019 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Just knowing that you are a power of attorney may not be enough for you to effectively undertake the role for your family member in Washington. Being sure that you are fully aware of your responsibilities and under what conditions you will be required to take over may...
by cooneylaw | Oct 3, 2019 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
One of the most common parts of estate planning involves signing a durable power of attorney form that gives an agent the authority to make certain decisions on your behalf. In Washington, the law allows your agent to make a variety of medical and financial choices if...
by cooneylaw | Oct 1, 2019 | DUI
When someone is facing a DUI or other criminal charge they often ask how to minimize the publicity about their case or how to keep their case out of the paper. Generally, there are two points where a criminal case could be in the news: at the beginning when the events...
by cooneylaw | Sep 19, 2019 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Many Washington residents spend a lot of time trying to decide what should be done with their house once they are no longer living. Sometimes, there is an easy solution to this question. However, if you have more than one child or person you wish to leave the house...
by cooneylaw | Sep 17, 2019 | Firm News
Many people who experience a motor vehicle crash will want to move on with their life as quickly as possible. However, handling the situation quickly shouldn’t be nearly as important as protecting your rights in Spokane as an injured party. When someone causes a...
by cooneylaw | Sep 17, 2019 | DUI
Getting a DUI can lead to many emotions like regret and disappointment. It can also be a confusing time trying to figure out simple things like where the courthouse is located or whether your license is valid. If you are charged with a DUI, then an experienced...
by cooneylaw | Sep 3, 2019 | Employment Law
When people hear the term, “age discrimination,” they often immediately think of people who have been victims of this type of mistreatment in the workplace. While ageism does definitely affect those, who have been singled out, what may come as a surprise...
