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May 22, 2023

The Carlisle + Byers glossary of legal terms

Why it’s important to understand legal jargon Alphabet soup? Or maybe Alpha-Bits cereal was more your flavor (sadly, yes, Alpha-Bits cereal has been discontinued). Either…

Rich Byers

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May 3, 2023

The leading causes of slip, trip, and fall cases

Before we dig in, let me say this: If you're injured in Washington State while on the job, such as in the case of a…

Rich Byers

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Personal Injury (PI)

April 12, 2023

Motor Vehicle Accidents Best Practices

Where to Start The Aftermath of a Motor Vehicle Accident According to a poll by ABC News, the average wait time at a major coffee…

Rich Byers

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March 1, 2023

Comparing car insurance: casualty vs. liability insurance

What car insurance policy is right for me? Before comparing casualty vs. liability insurance, it's important to understand that the insurance landscape is vast. There’s…

Rich Byers

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February 13, 2023

Wage information explained: the devil is in the details

How much do you really make? Seems obvious enough, but it isn’t. What’s the minimum? What’s the maximum? What about benefits, and how much are…

Rich Byers

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Injured on the Job News Worker’s Compensation

January 25, 2023

How to handle claim suppression in the workplace

What is claim suppression? Claim suppression is anything your employer says or does to discourage you from filing an industrial insurance/workers’ compensation claim. Employee and…

Rich Byers

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Medical malpractice News Wrongful death

December 23, 2022

Things you should know before filing a wrongful death lawsuit

What is a wrongful death lawsuit? This isn't a pleasant matter to discuss, but it's imperative to understand if you get involved in such an…

Chris Carlisle

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Car Accidents News Personal Injury

December 22, 2022

What to look for in a motor vehicle accident attorney

Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident Anyone who's been involved in a severe car accident knows how stressful the aftermath can be. With…

Rich Byers

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Injured on the Job News Personal Injury (PI)

November 30, 2022

How to navigate the legalities of a trucking accident

Getting in a trucking accident at work If you've been involved in a trucking accident using a company-owned vehicle, there are a few things you…

Rich Byers

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Injured on the Job News Worker’s Compensation

November 30, 2022

Independent medical examination guidelines you should know

What is an IME? Before we can get into our independent medical examination guidelines, let's ensure we understand the basic concept of an independent medical…

Chris Carlisle

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L & I News Worker’s Compensation

November 22, 2022

How to reopen your claim for workers’ compensation

Do you need to reopen a workers’ comp claim? If your claim was denied/rejected, you must protest or appeal the denial within 60 days. You…

Rich Byers

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November 4, 2022

Washington State statute of limitations explained

What is a statute of limitations? Ah, another legal term, and you want to get to the point and know what it means, right? We…

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