by cooneylaw | Dec 12, 2018 | Animal Bites
A common response heard from dog owners in Spokane after their pets have been involved in attacks is that the animals never displayed any sort of aggressive tendencies before. This is likely done in hopes of earning leniency on both themselves and their dogs....
by cooneylaw | Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you are pulled over by a police officer, you may want to record the interaction to document what happens and what is said. Many times, there is mis-communication between what the officer asks and the explanation that is given. Once this happens, how are you...
by cooneylaw | Oct 12, 2018 | Car Accidents
Traffic accidents have many consequences and destroy lives on a daily basis. Sometimes a crash results in a fatality, while other accidents may not claim any lives but do leave victims with permanent injuries that will never let them enjoy life in the same way again....
by cooneylaw | Oct 1, 2018 | Car Accidents
If you think that cell phone use is the most distracting thing while driving, think again. Studies show that driving with kids in the car is much more distracting than using a phone, and if you are a parent in Washington this may come as no surprise. According to...
by cooneylaw | Sep 14, 2018 | Car Accidents
From distracted driving to accidents caused by the use of alcohol or illegal drugs, there are a plethora of reasons why motor vehicle crashes happen. There are many other risk factors to be aware of, some of which may be less common but equally concerning. For...
by cooneylaw | Sep 7, 2018 | DUI
Recently, a Washington State University football player was accused of Baby DUI. It appears he was under 21 years of age and driving in Pullman, Washington with a breath alcohol content of .076. He’ll likely have to fight two separate cases: one against the...
by cooneylaw | Aug 31, 2018 | Car Accidents
For many people, coffee is part of a morning routine, an essential step in getting ready for the day ahead. Often, people who drink coffee and other hot beverages bring their drink behind the wheel, especially if they do not have a lot of time (such as those who have...
by cooneylaw | Aug 18, 2018 | Uninsured/underinsured Motorist Accidents
When it comes to motor vehicle collisions, the consequences can be incredibly overwhelming, whether victims experience mental trauma, debilitating injuries or lose their lives. These challenges can be especially difficult for car crash victims in Spokane and across...
by cooneylaw | Aug 16, 2018 | DUI
The Washington State Traffic Safety Commission has announced extra Driving Under the Influence (DUI) patrols starting in August and running through Labor Day Weekend (see link at the end of this post). This can be an especially dangerous time on the roadways around...
by cooneylaw | Aug 7, 2018 | DUI
When a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrest occurs in Washington State the government does not immediately take away someone’s driver’s license. The key word is “immediately.” Many people think they lose their license at the time they are...
