Attorney Roxanne Eberle has been appointed by the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors to serve on the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection Board for a term of three years. The Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection Board was established by the Washington State Bar Association and the Washington Supreme Court. The fund's purpose is help compensate clients who suffer a direct financial loss caused by the dishonest conduct of a lawyer in connection with the practice of law. Roxanne … [Read more...]
Do you know the details? Washington’s Cell Phone Law Turns 1 Year Old
On Friday, Washington's law banning the use of cellphones held to one's ear or texting while driving turned a year old. As you probably already know, it makes holding your phone to your ear or texting while driving a primary offense. That means an officer can ticket you for those actions without you having to do something else wrong first, like blow through a red light or speeding. I'm posting the link to the Seattle Times' article (below) because it has some good information. For example, I … [Read more...]
By Telling Cops of Dad’s Advice to Get a Lawyer, Suspect Didn’t Actually Ask for Lawyer | ABA Journal
I'm not a criminal defense lawyer and I don't practice criminal law. However, when I was in law school and while studying for the bar exam, I used to drill my then-teenage daughter, "You don't have a Constitutional right to a parent. You only have a Constitutional right to an attorney. You must be unequivocal in your request for an attorney. You cannot say, 'Do you think I need an attorney?' 'Maybe I should get an attorney?' You must say, 'I-WANT-AN-ATTORNEY!' in clear language." All that … [Read more...]
Heat danger: 500th child dies in a hot car | Consumer Reports Car Blog
I saw this story and thought that it was particularly timely and important to post, especially as the weather warms up the Puget Sound area. Enjoy the summer, but stay safe above all. - Roxanne Heat danger: 500th child dies in a hot car Jun 3, 2011 2:55 PM Since 1998 through just last week, 500 children have died after being left unintentionally in a hot car according to the child safety organization Kids and Cars and now that the warm weather is upon us that number is unfortunately, likely … [Read more...]
Only fools drive distracted: National Distracted Driving Month starts today | Consumer Reports Car Blog
Only fools drive distracted: National Distracted Driving Month starts today. Consumer Reports Car Blog - Apr 1, 2011 4:28 PM It may be April Fools day, but it’s also the first day of National Distracted Driving month. While we just blogged about the decline in fatal crashes for 2010 to the lowest recorded levels, there are still many traffic safety issues, and distracted driving is one of them. We all see it every day on the road: people texting, talking, and doing many other things behind … [Read more...]
Survey shows 1 in 5 are surfing the web from behind the wheel | Consumer Reports Cars Blog
Survey shows 1 in 5 are surfing the web from behind the wheel Nineteen percent of people in a recent State Farm Insurance survey admit to accessing the Internet while driving. The top web activities found include looking at directions, reading email, looking up specific information, checking social networking sites, and writing and sending emails.Most people said they engaged in these activities while stopped at a red light or driving in traffic. Other common times were during daylight hours, … [Read more...]
Gallagher Blogs: James Madison’s Birthday – Freedom of Information Day
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 James Madison's Birthday - Freedom of Information Day Freedom of Information Day is observed on March 16 in honor of James Madison, who was born March 16, 1751 (March 5, Old Style -- there was a calendar change in the 1700s). Why Madison? In addition to shaping the Constitution and pushing for the Bill of Rights, he left us some inspirational prose on the topic: A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a … [Read more...]
Teen driving act to be reintroduced in Congress | Consumer Reports Cars Blog
Teen driving act to be reintroduced in Congress In 2009, over 3,400 teens were killed in motor vehicle accidents, which represents 10 percent of all vehicle fatalities. To help address the problem and reduce deaths, a new teen driving act is being reintroduced in Congress after it was stalled last year and supporters are hoping this will be the year it will finally get passed. The STANDUP Act (Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act) sponsored by Senators Kirsten E. Gillibrand D-NY, … [Read more...]
Daylight saving time: Short-term health risks, long-term gains |Consumer Reports Health Blog
Every Spring the time change takes me by surprise. It is important to recognize the short-term risks involved in "losing" an hour of sleep in our already-sleep-deprived society. I thought the article below from the Consumer Reports Health Blog informational. I hope you do too. - Roxanne Daylight saving time: Short-term health risks, long-term gains The hour of sleep you will likely lose early Sunday morning might pose a few health risks, at least for a couple of days. But after … [Read more...]
Progressive underpaid customers’ claims | Seattle PI
State: Progressive insurers underpaid customers' claims By VANESSA HO SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF If your car is totaled and you have insurance, you expect to be paid the full amount of the car's cash value, right? But the state says three Progressive insurance companies were underpaying Washington policyholders, CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY: State: Progressive insurers underpaid customers' claims. … [Read more...]