Automobile Accidents

• 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...

• 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...

• The importance of following your physician's instructions

  Don Jacobs | September 21, 2009 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  By now we’ve probably all seen those video exposes of people ostensibly disabled getting caught skiing, golfing, or working construction. Some of these folks are in fact, probably committing...

• Texting while driving

  Don Jacobs | September 15, 2009 1:33 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  In this day and age it seems like everyone is always “plugged-in.” Whether it’s an iPhone, a Blackberry, a laptop, or just a cell phone people always seem to be exchanging...

• Mediation

  Don Jacobs | September 11, 2009 12:59 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  More and more automobile collision claims are being resolved by mediation. Mediation is a process by which an impartial mediator assists two or more parties to reach a common goal. Mediation is used...

• Low settlements top insurance complaints in 2008

  Don Jacobs | September 06, 2009 3:33 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  The office of the State Insurance Commissioner is charged with overseeing the business of insurance in Washington. The agency plays an important consumer watchdog role in making sure Washington...

• When to ask for a referral to a specialist

  Don Jacobs | August 23, 2009 7:01 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  The phrase “can I get a second opinion” has been satirized throughout medical history, however this simple question could mean the difference between a fair and reasonable settlement, or...

• Car accidents and mild traumatic brain injury

  Don Jacobs | August 15, 2009 2:34 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Despite airbags and seatbelts, automobile collisions, particularly of the side or frontal impact variety, cause a good number of mild traumatic brain injuries every year. While these injuries...

• Liens and automobile accidents. Who can have them? What do they mean?

  Don Jacobs | July 27, 2009 12:00 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  What is a lien? A lien is actually a very common term, and many people in America currently have liens and might not even realize it. A lien is the legal possession of property by another until the...