Abeyta Nelson Injury Law is pleased to welcome Brett Goodman as the newest attorney in the firm, where he will assist in a range of cases, including auto accidents and personal injury. “We are delighted to have Brett join our team at Abeyta Nelson Injury Law,” said Terry Abeyta, law firm founder and senior partner. … Read more »
Due in part to the sheer number of people in the Baby Boomer generation, elder care has become big business. Choosing the right facility, affording the right facility, and making complicated decisions for loved ones can be overwhelming. We want to trust that our loved one will enjoy good quality of life in a nursing… Read more »
If you’ve been injured and need to make a claim against an insurance company for your injuries, you probably need a lawyer to help you. If you are like most people, you’ve never made an injury claim against an insurance company and probably are unsure how to go about choosing the best lawyer for your… Read more »
As a society, we have become more and more aware of the danger posed by concussions. But did you know that Washington was at the forefront of protecting young athletes from the dangers of multiple concussions? In 2009, Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire signed into law the toughest “return-to-play” law in the country — The Zackery… Read more »
Although Maggie Lund, Abeyta Nelson’s newest attorney, was raised in Woodinville and Mercer Island, she began imagining what life would be like east of the Cascades when attending college at Washington State University. “I loved Pullman,” said Maggie. After taking 2 years post-college to consider her academic and professional goals, Maggie was accepted at Seattle… Read more »
It’s true what they say: there’s no place like home. It’s also true that unique risks exist, even in our own homes. Studies show that dangers in the home account for 20,000 deaths, 7 million disabling injuries, and 20 million hospital trips in the U.S. every year. In Washington, a social guest is legally classified as a… Read more »
As I look back on my childhood, there was nothing more freeing than riding a bicycle. I can still close my eyes and remember the day the training wheels came off, and it was time to learn to ride solo (see photo at right). With the air flowing past, I cruised down my family’s driveway,… Read more »
Founding partner Terry Abeyta was recently selected as the Yakima Valley College 2018 Distinguished Alumnus at its 89th annual commencement in the Yakima Valley SunDome on June 15, 2018. Born and raised in Yakima, Terry attended YVC from 1969-1971 where he had some of the best teachers of his education. He benefited from outstanding teachers… Read more »
If you’ve been injured and believe you have a personal injury claim, you shouldn’t file a bankruptcy without first having a thorough discussion with a personal injury attorney. You could lose a large portion of your claim in bankruptcy. A personal injury claim is treated as an asset in a bankruptcy, just like a house,… Read more »
Traumatic Brain Injuries are a silent epidemic in the Yakima Valley, throughout the state, and across the nation. As March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, we at Abeyta Nelson Injury Law want to spotlight this “silent injury” by raising public awareness of an injury which much of the time goes undetected and untreated. An estimated… Read more »
I am often asked: “Is my case going to end up in court?” This is typically one of the first questions I hear at an initial conference with someone who has been injured in a car crash. There is a common misconception that all injury claims end up in court, and ultimately at trial. Many… Read more »
On a typical work day morning, our client, a young farm worker, was driving from his home in the Lower Yakima Valley to the farm where he had worked for the past 10 years. As he approached the farm, our client stopped his vehicle, waiting to turn into his place of work. Suddenly, his vehicle… Read more »
It’s the new year, and January is well underway – which means it’s the perfect time to think about snow and ice on the sidewalks of your property, both residential and commercial. It’s no surprise that slip and fall accidents occur most frequently in winter months, so be diligent in checking and clearing sidewalks and… Read more »
During 2017, Abeyta Nelson Injury Law was honored to have been voted Best Law Firm, Best Personal Injury Law Firm, and Best Attorney by readers of the Yakima Herald-Republic and Yakima Valley Business Times newspapers. On September 26, the staff of the Yakima Herald-Republic newspaper hosted a well-attended awards celebration at Yakima’s downtown 4th Street Theatre to announce the… Read more »
You’ve probably seen the car insurance TV commercials where the unfortunate victim of an automobile collision says their insurance company will only pay for “three quarters of their car” after it was destroyed in an accident. In our experience, it’s not a question of choosing the wrong insurance company – it’s failure to have the… Read more »
According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, fatalities from distracted driving increased 32% from 2014 to 2015. Studies have shown that driving while using a cell phone is more dangerous than driving drunk with a .08 blood alcohol level. Due to the increase of car crashes as the result of driver distraction, Washington state recently… Read more »
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), car accidents occur every 10 seconds in the United States. Sadly, every 12 minutes, someone in the United States will die in a car crash. According to NHTSA, the leading cause of death among people age three to 33 is car accidents. When you take a… Read more »
Abeyta Nelson Injury Law is proud to be a long-time supporter of United Way of Central Washington. We were honored to be chosen for the Campaign Chair’s Award for the 2016-17 campaign. This award, chosen by Campaign Co-Chairs David and Amanda McKinney, is given in recognition of outstanding contribution to United Way’s efforts to raise… Read more »
It’s a beautiful day in Central Washington – why not spend the afternoon on a motorcycle? Before you head out, read our Ellensburg client’s message about motorcycle safety. Many motorcycle enthusiasts claim it’s the wind in their hair, the sense of freedom and the independence they feel that compels them to ride again and again. Despite… Read more »
Across the state of Washington, summertime for most boat owners means it’s time to enjoy the sunny weather and water. Unfortunately, most Washington boat operators don’t think about taking precautions against boating accidents until it’s too late. Here’s some information all boat owners and operators should be aware of in order to avoid boating accidents… Read more »
