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Yousling Helps Client Reach a 1.7M Settlement In Auto Accident Case

Shareholder Jonathan Yousling secured a $1.7 million verdict for a client who suffered lifetime injuries in a motor vehicle accident.  Car Accident and Injury Jonathan’s client was in a rear-end collision several years ago. While the damage to the vehicles was minor, the client ended up permanently injured from the accident. When Jonathan took their […]

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6 People Missing After Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

On Tuesday, March 26, a 948-foot-long cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse. A viral video depicting the bridge’s collapse has been widely shared across major global news networks.  Six construction workers who were fixing potholes on the bridge during the time of

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Accident Prevention Programs: WAC 296-56-60009

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries oversees worker safety in the state. To help address potential workplace hazards and ensure that there are preventative safety measures in place, businesses are required to have an accident prevention program.  Washington Administrative Code 296-56-60009 discusses what accident prevention programs must include. As an employer, it is

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Public Calls for Motorcycle Safety After Horrific Crash

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, two people were airlifted to the hospital after a horrific motor vehicle crash involving nine motorcycles and two passenger vehicles.     This crash blocked traffic on State Route 18 for over four hours with three of the motorcyclists sustaining serious injuries. In the event of this accident, one driver’s vehicle rear-ended

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Reviewing PPE Safety for Construction Sites Through WAC 296-54-511

Personal protective equipment (PPE) can prevent serious injuries from taking place on construction sites. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that their employees are wearing the proper equipment for their job. Washington State Legislature’s WAC 296-54-511 addresses personal protective equipment standards in the workplace.  What is Personal Protective Equipment? PPE can include

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GLP Attorneys Client’s Case Featured In Spokesman-Review Reporting On Washington’s HB 1300

As featured in the Spokesman-Review, Sharon Hayes, a client of GLP Attorneys’ RJ Ermola, is suing a now-retired Spokane obstetrician-gynecologist, David Claypool for medical negligence and medical battery. This case proceeds at a time when critical protections for patients of fertility and assisted reproduction providers are slowly becoming law, with the latest being Washington’s HB

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Protection Against Assisted Reproduction Fraud: WA HB 1300

On February 27, 2024, the Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1300, which would expand and codify protections for individuals and families from fraudulent, deceptive, and malicious practices in assisted reproduction procedures. Following House concurrence, the bill will head to the Governor’s desk for signature, and is expected to be signed into law. The bill

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Logging Work Area and Communication Regulations: WAC 296-54-513 Explained

Logging is a large industry in Washington State. With the scale and potential dangers in the logging industry, laws, and extensive regulations are in place to make it safe for workers. Loggers and logging companies must understand the safety laws and regulations in place to prevent logging accidents and workplace injuries.  This blog post will

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