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• Animal attacks

  Don Jacobs | November 19, 2009 12:14 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Who out there isn’t a dog lover? America seems to have a love affair with pets. Pet food and supply stores have become national chains occupying huge warehouse stores set up to supply us with...

• Texting while driving

  Don Jacobs | November 17, 2009 11:39 AM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Be honest. How many of you have sent a text message while driving? If not, have you ever checked your Blackberry or your I-Phone while sitting in traffic to check the stock market? Or check on the...

• The Imbalance of Balance Billing

  Don Jacobs | October 16, 2009 12:37 PM | 2 CommentsVancouver, WA

  A hallmark of fiscal responsibility is paying your bills in full and on time. The last thing you want, especially after an accident, is the added stress of a poor credit score or an...

• Private Health Insurance Profits Soar

  Don Jacobs | January 29, 2008 12:42 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Health insurance is expensive. Small business people are especially hurt by the rising costs to cover employees. And good luck finding affordable coverage if you are self employed. The rates for self employed even healthy people are sobering. So it must mean that health insurance companies are struggling right? They keep raising the rates and finding more and more conditions they don't...

• Allstate insurance tactics revealed in new book

  Don Jacobs | August 13, 2008 7:59 PM | 2 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Allstate has generally become known as the worst insurer in America due to its “deny, delay, and defend” method of handling claims. A new book describes the tactics used by the company that allowed...

• What to do if an accident occurs

  Don Jacobs | May 12, 2009 1:32 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  When consumers find themselves the victim of an auto accident, confusion often reigns. “I’ve never been in an accident before” or “I don’t know what to do” are...

• Slip and fall injuries on snow and ice

  Don Jacobs | December 23, 2008 4:23 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Winter has finally hit the Portland/Vancouver area. The papers are full of multiple vehicle collisions caused by slippery road conditions. The emergency rooms are reporting an increase in fracture...

• The abuse of vulnerable adults

  Don Jacobs | April 21, 2009 12:36 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  It seems that all too often we hear about a family member who has physically or financially abused an elderly parent or relative. It may start out innocent enough, with the family member...

• Toyota recalls 4 million cars

  Don Jacobs | October 07, 2009 11:52 AM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Toyota just issued a warning to consumers about a defective floor mat that can force down the accelerator pedal on many of their popular models. The mats have already been cited as the cause of...

• Kids suing parents

  Don Jacobs | October 10, 2008 1:46 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  The Washington Supreme Court looked at an interesting case involving a tragic drowning recently. The parents of a three year old girl left her in the care of her stepfather. The stepfather claimed...