Did you know that wage theft happens more frequently than any other type of theft in the United States? Some reports estimate that workers lose roughly $482 million annually to wage theft. This far exceeds the total losses from robberies, burglaries and other common...
A will is an important document for a person’s legacy. This document allows people to instruct how their assets should be managed after they pass away. Unfortunately, a large number of Americans do not have a will. Some of those that do have a will may not have valid...
You may have felt that there’s less space on the road than there used to be. The main reason for this is that cars have got bigger. Modern cars have crumple zones and airbags which bloat the vehicle size. Yet, that’s not the only reason they’ve increased in size....
Night driving in Washington comes with unique risks you might not expect. As darkness falls, your vision becomes limited and hidden hazards emerge. From busy city streets to winding country roads already familiar to you, Washington's diverse landscape adds extra...
As you drive, it is important to stay vigilant for other drivers who might harm you. If someone is weaving across the road with a bottle of Jack in one hand or revving their vehicle at the lights, you should give them a wide berth. But most drivers who could cause you...
Divorce can certainly happen for many reasons, and no two cases are the same. Some of the top reasons that people cite include financial stress, extramarital affairs, abuse, abandonment, growing apart and criminal convictions. In some cases, divorce has multiple...
Every adult should have a durable power of attorney for health care, identifying someone to make health care decisions when they are unable to communicate their wishes. This party is called a health care proxy, and they typically make tough and quick decisions. You...
A recent accident is stressful enough without adding the confusion of the legal system to the mix. For instance, if you were hurt in Washington state, you might worry that being partly at fault means you can't seek compensation. However, under Washington's comparative...
Many times, when it comes to distracted driving accidents, the root cause is just that the other driver was using their smartphone. These devices are usually prohibited on the road, but people use them for a variety of reasons – programming a GPS, taking pictures,...
Virtual visitation allows whichever co-parent is not residing with their children – on any given day – to stay connected with them via video calls, messaging and other online platforms. Determining the ideal frequency for virtual visitation can be challenging. A...