Due to the current economic climate, many people cannot afford legal services; similarly, many attorneys’ ability to take on pro bono cases has significantly decreased. This means that many people who need legal help are not getting it, economically being denied access to justice. A recent study by the American Bar Association showed that at [...]
Aug
5
2011
5
2011
Feb
25
2011
25
2011
No “Deal” When Your Coupon Expires – LivingSocial and Groupon Profiting Illegally
Thanks to LivingSocial and Groupon, online connoisseurs of “daily deals” in the Puget Sound area, tens of thousands of consumers in Washington have eagerly purchased coupons to restaurants, salons and theaters at significant discounts, ranging from 35-78% off the retail price, with hopes of savingmoney. Unfortunately, these consumers are soon, collectively, thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. The consumers’ [...]
Nov
18
2010
18
2010
Alcoholic Energy Drinks Health Concern, FDA
Following the hospitalization of nine Central Washington Universityunderage college party-goers, who consumed Four Loko energy drinks, state and federal regulators are conceding banning alcoholic energy drinks. One student almost died. Each can of Four Loko contains 12% alcohol, the equivalent of four beers. The issue of energy drinks is all of the media today, according [...]
Oct
20
2010
20
2010
I-405 Defective Highway Design Claim: $30 Million Verdict
A King County jury recently awarded $30.2 million to a young man who suffers from quadriplegic paralysis from a collision on I-405. The young man, Koti Hu, was rear-ended by a painting company’s truck on the 70th Street onramp onto northbound I-405. Mr. Hu sued both the private painting company and the Washington State Department of [...]
Oct
19
2010
19
2010
Washington State Insurance Commissioner: Vote No on I-1082
Our State’s Insurance Commissioner, Mike Kriedler, deems I-1082 as the insurance industry’s way to unfairly ”Deny, Delay, Defend” valid on-the-job injury claims. Protect yourself, your family and your future. Read the fine print and make an informed decision when voting in November. As Insurance Commissioner, Mr. Kriedler is responsible to ensure Washington State insurance policyholders are [...]
Sep
16
2010
16
2010
Unemployment Falls in Washington State
Washington State experienced a decline in unemployment claims. Last month there were 3,000 fewer new claimants. For those who recently lost their job, follow my Step-By-Step Guide on Avvo: How To File For Unemployment Benefits in Washington State. Copyright © 2010 The Filutowski Law Firm, PLLC. This post is intended for general information purposes only [...]
Sep
10
2010
10
2010
Washington State Dog Owners Strictly Liable for Dog Bites
A lawsuit was recently filed in Snohomish County Superior Court alleging that a man died from a dog bite. The complaint alleges that the bite on the man’s finger caused a blood clot that got infected that led to a diagnosis of Capnocytophaga canimorsus sepsis, a bacterium commonly found in the saliva of cats and dogs. Washington State [...]
Jun
24
2010
24
2010
Two Weeks Later: A Look at Washington’s New Cell Phone Law
Jeff DuBois of Seattle’s KiroTV News, speaks with a Washington State Trooper Keith Leary about the number of violators of the new law. Suprisingly, most drivers are in compliance. Also, police admit that it is difficult to discern whether drivers are resting their heads in their hands propped on the drivers’ door- or are talking on cell phones. Washington State Patrol [...]
Jun
10
2010
10
2010
Washington’s New Cell Phone Law Takes Effect Today
Attention Washington drivers: starting today, it is illegal to hold a cell phone up to your ear while operating a vehicle. The new cell phone law prohibits drivers from texting or calling while driving. Such violations are a primary offense at $124.00 per ticket. There are some exceptions, including emergencies and utilizing your phone in [...]
Jun
6
2010
6
2010
Washington’s New Cell Phone Law Effective Thursday, June 10
Effective June 10, 2010, Washington State law will prohibit drivers from texting or dialing or receiving calls while operating a moving motor vehicle. Such violations will no longer be a secondary offense. There are some exceptions, including emergencies and utilizing your phone in hands-free mode. A police officer may pull you over just for seeing you [...]
