by cooneylaw | May 20, 2019 | Employment Law
Most working professionals in Spokane likely feel secure that as long as they fulfill the basic expectations of their employment, their employers cannot fire them. Yet that assumption may seem contrary to the philosophy of at-will employment (which the state of...
by cooneylaw | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a parent who is going through divorce, a couple of your biggest concerns may be who your child will live with and how often you will be able to see your child. In many states a child custody award will determine where a child lives. However, in Washington, a...
by cooneylaw | May 3, 2019 | Bodily Injury
Due to motor vehicle accidents, sports or recreation injuries, or any other number of factors, the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal may be damaged, resulting in spinal cord injuries. Like others in Washington who have suffered spinal cord...
by cooneylaw | Apr 22, 2019 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
A common question we here at Cooney Law Offices, P.S. often hear is what happens if a person dies without a will? It is typically coming from concerned family members in Spokane who have recently had loved ones pass away and are now worried that the dispersal of their...
by cooneylaw | Apr 3, 2019 | Bodily Injury
Pedestrians in Washington do their best to keep themselves and their family members safe, but every so often tragedy strikes. According to CNN, in 2018, the deaths that resulted from accidents involving pedestrians was the highest it has ever been since 1990. The...
by cooneylaw | Mar 18, 2019 | Car Accidents
Being involved in a fender bender can be stressful. However, major car crashes can be downright terrifying to experience and can easily lead to life altering injuries By practicing safe driving habits, you can prevent many car accidents. However, sometimes crashes...
by cooneylaw | Feb 1, 2019 | Car Accidents
There are a number of examples of erratic behavior on the roadway, such as intoxicated driving and failing to switch lanes correctly. However, speeding is especially concerning and there are many other ways in which people drive abruptly. For example, drivers who have...
by cooneylaw | Jan 18, 2019 | Car Accidents
There are all sorts of risk factors on the road, including weather conditions and the use of alcohol behind the wheel. That said, speeding is especially prevalent, and this behavior has caused many motor vehicle collisions. Sadly, some of the accidents caused by a...
by cooneylaw | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
While everyone knows that it is a possibility that a car may hit you as you are crossing the intersection, no one really expects that it will happen to them. But what happens when it does? Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise. According to a 2013 National Highway...
by cooneylaw | Jan 4, 2019 | Car Accidents
Some parts of the country can be especially dangerous to drive in during the winter months, such as northern states that see a lot of snow and ice. Many people realize how risky it can be to drive during inclement weather, such as a blizzard or ice storm that makes...
