There are several scenarios that can cause injury to another on someone else’s property. You might hear these referred to as “slip and fall” accidents. This refers to someone slipping on driveway ice or water left on the floor at a restaurant, for example. We also see people in our community who are injured on… Read more »
As a homeowner, each of us has a duty to provide a safe place for those we invite into our homes. That goes for whether the get together is to visit, to share a meal, or for an overnight stay. When we fail, bad things can happen. Someone can die. I recently settled a case… Read more »
As Yakima County begins to allow businesses to re-open, I have often been asked if a business could be held legally liable (at fault) if a customer or consumer is exposed to COVID-19 and gets sick. The short answer: it’s complicated. In Washington State, for a business to be held liable a person must show… Read more »
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an explosion in bike riding. There’s been at least a 50% increase in bicycle sales and trails are much busier. A review of bicycle laws seems appropriate, particularly for those just returning to the activity. Helmets: Surprisingly, Washington State Law does not require bicycle riders to wear helmets,… Read more »
We have all heard the taglines that car insurance companies love to use in order to grab our attention by hitting us where it matters most – our wallets. But, when we look at the actual numbers, are we really saving money on car insurance by paying less, or are we just paying for less… Read more »
COVID-19 has changed everything over the past three months. Too many people have gotten sick, been hospitalized with life-threatening respiratory symptoms or have died. Several local businesses have closed and others are in danger of going out of business. Many people are unemployed. Our economy has taken a big hit. One thing that hasn’t changed,… Read more »
Last May, five teenagers were injured at Zillah High School after a bounce house flew into the sky with a gust of wind. At least one student was critically injured and airlifted to a nearby hospital. This news was shocking to most people, as bounce houses are often associated with good-hearted fun. Inflatable attractions like… Read more »
We spend plenty of time in them, yet people seem to forget that the rules of the road do not necessarily apply in a parking lot car accident. Indeed, the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61, et seq. (titled “Rules of the Road”) states that the chapter specifically applies “exclusively to the operation of vehicles… Read more »
The rock band Chicago famously sang “Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?” At Abeyta Nelson part of our job is to pay close attention to time limitations on accident or injury claims. If appropriate legal steps are not taken within the parameters set forth by statute, claims can be… Read more »
Abeyta Nelson Injury Law is proud of our nearly 40 years of practice in the Yakima Valley, and we are especially grateful for your business in times as trying as these. We know that even during a national state of emergency, personal legal issues don’t go away. Abeyta Nelson attorneys are still here for you… Read more »
A person’s life can be turned upside down in a single moment. Our 46-year-old client, Shawn Clary, lives on a small acreage near Eltopia, a small town outside of Pasco, Washington, with his wife of 16 years and their teenage son. He had worked as a journeyman electrician in The Tri-Cities for 12 years. His… Read more »
We’ve all heard the term “ambulance chasers,” a derogatory term used to describe personal injury attorneys. It insinuates we tastelessly chase injured clients. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Attorneys get a lot of ribbing (who hasn’t heard a good lawyer joke?) and personal injury attorneys seem to get the brunt of it. There… Read more »
Abeyta Nelson Injury Law attorneys Terry Abeyta and Maggie Lund recently filed suit against the Grandview School District (see story in the Yakima Herald-Republic and on KIMA TV). Two former Grandview High School students allege that in 2016 their former teacher, Zachary Joseph Sybouts, sent them inappropriate communication and photos of himself, made advances and… Read more »
After a long, fun, and sometimes hectic summer, I always welcome the cooler, softer embrace that fall brings to Eastern Washington. When the leaves begin to change color and the sunburns from poolside days begin to fade, families across the Yakima Valley know what it means: it’s time to send the kids back to school…. Read more »
The impact of social media is widespread and far-reaching. Top social media sites include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. In 2018, there were 243,600,000 social media users in the United States alone. That’s right…more than 243 million! Most of you reading this have an account on at least one of these sites. Social media… Read more »
We really listen to our clients. Here’s why that makes ALL THE difference. Abeyta Nelson Injury Law recently represented a young woman who was struck by a vehicle as she crossed a street near her college campus in Seattle. Prior to hiring Abeyta Nelson Injury Law, she had been represented by two other lawyers at… Read more »
The legal profession has a long and proud history in the United States. Out of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 25 were lawyers. Out of the 55 men who attended the Constitutional Convention, 32 were lawyers. Two of the three men who wrote the Federalist Papers, commonly considered to contain some of… Read more »
Wildfires are now common in Washington starting as early as April and extending through mid-October. Many firefighters were surprised when over 50 wildfires broke out this year in March in typically wet western Washington. Although many of the fires are on public land, our state is experiencing more fires that also burn private property. More… Read more »
At long last the snow is gone, there’s green grass, and temperatures are warming. This is the time that many Valley residents think about getting on that motorcycle and hitting the open roads. You’ve tuned your bike, have your full leathers and helmet on, and you’re ready to go! But wait, you’re not ready unless you… Read more »
Television advertising about car insurance is downright misleading. Progressive Insurance advertises a gimmick called “Name Your Own Price.” GEICO advertises that “15 Minutes Could Save You 15 Percent.” Liberty Mutual encourages potential clients to “Only Pay for What You Need.” These slogans are designed to sell more insurance, not give people information important to making… Read more »
