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New York Times Report High Rates of Drugging in Nursing Homes Hidden By Phony Diagnoses

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In a recent discovery, a New York Times investigation revealed a new ongoing case of nursing home abuse happening across the nation where doctors have used the false diagnosis of schizophrenia to justify inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs on dementia patients. These diagnoses have been used to heavily sedate residents in place of hiring more […]

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What is Diminished Value in Relation to an Automobile Collision?

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Introduction Diminished value is the most under-utilized claim in the automobile insurance industry. It often goes unpursued because of the lack of understanding. Here we will define diminished value, why it is an important consideration when managing an automobile claim after a collision and how we can help ensure you are fairly compensated for vehicle

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Congratulations to our 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees

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GLP Attorneys is proud to announce our 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees. This year, ten of our attorneys made the list, including one being awarded Top 100 Super Lawyers Honoree for the second time in his career – Shareholder James F. Gooding in our Seattle office. Check out the full video from Marketing,

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GLP Attorneys $3 Million Settlement in Maritime Case: Galstad vs. KGM and AUS

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GLP Attorneys Shareholder James Gooding and Partner Sara Maleki recently reached a $3 million settlement in a maritime case involving the construction of the 520 bridge in Seattle, Washington. Gary Galstad was hurt while working as an underwater construction diver on the 520 bridge. The injury happened when the defendant construction company disconnected a 1,200

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Associate Attorney Falin McKenzie Publishes Book Review for WSAJ on “Nursing Home Cases: When Caregivers Stop Caring”

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Associate Attorney Falin McKenzie, who works in the Vancouver office of GLP Attorneys, published a book review called “A Practical Guide for Nursing Home Cases” for the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) in June 2021. The reviewed book was Mark Kosieradzki and Joel Smith’s Nursing Home Cases: When Caregivers Stop Caring. To read the

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Washington Construction Worker Killed off Highway 520 after Being Pinned by an 11,000-pound Steel Beam

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The Seattle Times reported on the death of a construction worker on June 2, 2021, who was working on the job of the Highway 520 Montlake Project when he was pinned between a huge beam and a semi-trailer flatbed. While other construction workers were able to free the man, he tragically died on the way

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The Seattle Times Reports Amazon Drivers More Prone to Injuries than Warehouse Workers

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A report done by the national labor organization found that Amazon’s drivers who deliver packages nationwide are getting injured more than any other job within the company, and even more so than UPS drivers. Specifically, “Amazon’s contract delivery drivers got hurt at nearly double the rate of the company’s fulfillment center employees. Warehouse workers in

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GLP Attorneys Featured in The Seattle Times for Article “Top 3 Tips for Finding a Safe Nursing Home”

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GLP Attorneys sponsored Seattle Times’ article, “Top 3 Tips for Finding a Safe Nursing Home,” which was posted online May 3, 2021, was also featured in The Seattle Times Sunday print paper on May 9, 2021. Choosing a nursing home for your loved one does not have to be complicated, but often families do not

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GLP Attorneys Shareholder Janelle Carney and Partner Scott Shawver Present at the Washington State Association for Justice Spring Conference

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GLP Attorneys is proud to support our fellow trial lawyers in the Pacific Northwest through our support of great continuing legal education courses. Shareholder Janelle Carney and Partner Scott Shawver shared lessons learned from a recent insurance bad faith case against State Farm in a Zoom presentation on May 8, 2021 to attendees of the

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Longer Walk Signals Have Been Added Throughout Seattle to Decrease Automobile/Pedestrian Collisions

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In a move to increase safety and lower the chance of pedestrians being hit by cars while crossing the street, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has updated their guidelines and extended the amount of time pedestrians are given at crosswalks. SDOT worked closely with a group of advisors on the change, including Disability Rights

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