Non-Profit Insurers in Washington are sitting on $2.4 billion in surpluses
Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by Debi in Blog
More than one million people in the state of Washington now have no health insurance. At the same time, non-profit health insurers sit on $2.4 billion – yes billion – in surpluses. This is just plain wrong. See this editorial in the Seattle times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.Previewcom/html/opinion/2017198475_guest10kreidler.html
Fatal Consequence of Texting While Driving
Posted on 23. Sep, 2011 by Debi in Blog
A Seattle teenager texting his girlfriend rear-ended a family vehicle. The ensuing crash killed a 3 year old child. There are no words for the grief this family will always feel. Read more at: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010875683_texting24m.html
Hot Coffee . . . the real story behind the McDonald’s coffee verdict
Posted on 22. Sep, 2011 by Monte in Blog
For many years now, the McDonald’s “hot coffee verdict” has been synonymous with out of control juries and the call for tort reform. The impact of this verdict has been so powerful that many attorneys across the country specifically discuss the case with jurors during the jury selection process. But there is a surprising new [...]
Loan Sharks Prey on the Injured
Posted on 11. Feb, 2011 by admin in Blog
You’ve seen the commercials on television, offering to advance you money on your personal injury claim. What they don’t tell you is that the interest rate can exceed 100% per year. Sadly, this industry is almost entirely unregulated. Injured people often have lost time from work and have unpaid medical bills. They mistakenly believe that [...]
Ballot Initiative I-1082 lacks oversight
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by Monte in Blog
An important initiative will be on the ballot. I-1082 would allow private insurers to offer workers compensation coverage to employers without significant oversight or regulation.
Tougher Cell Phone Bill is now Law!
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by Debi in Blog
An important safety issue was addressed in Washington state when Governor Gregoire signed the Cell Phone Bill (SB 6345) into law March 26th.