Founding Attorney Matthew Philbrook attended Clark College, Washington State University, and Gonzaga University School of Law. He is a member of the Washington State and Oregon State Bar Associations and started Philbrook Law Office in 2005. He specializes in Personal Injury, DUI and Criminal Defense cases. Learn more about Mr. Philbrook.
Posts by Matthew Philbrook
On and Off-Ramp Accidents in Washington State
Driving on flat straight roads is difficult enough for most drivers. Driving on on-and-off ramps is especially dangerous. The first danger is that these roads curve forcing drivers to drive slowly to stay on the road and in their lane of travel. The second danger is that drivers entering roadways from ramps need to merge…
Read MoreAre Electric Trucks Safe?
More and more manufacturers are developing electric cars and trucks. The driving force behind the development is the thinking that electric vehicles help the environment by reducing or eliminating the need for fossil fuels. This is why Washington State adopted the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program and Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) Rule last November for…
Read MoreThe Landmark Victory of the Sandy Hook Families Against Remington
On December 14, 2012, a man walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and murdered 20 children and six adults with a rifle. For almost nine years, the families of the victims – and much of the country – have been screaming for some kind, any kind, of justice. On February 15, 2022,…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Kratom, a Supplement Advertised as a Painkiller
Many people who have accidents suffer from chronic pain. Painkillers are also used by people who have cancer and many other terminal diseases. All painkillers should be prescribed by a physician. Drugs and supplements are generally regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Claims about the efficacy of drugs and supplements are regulated by…
Read MoreBroken Bones – Symptoms, Treatment, and Complications
Nearly any type of accident can cause a victim to suffer broken or fractured bones. Car accidents, construction accidents, slip and fall accidents, defective products, and nursing home abuse are just a few of the types of personal injury accidents and incidents that cause broken bones. There are 206 bones in the human body and…
Read MoreUsing Video Evidence in Car Accident Cases
Video footage of the car accident that caused your injuries is usually the strongest evidence you can have to bolster your case. The damage to the vehicles, the police report, and the statements of eyewitnesses all count – but if you want to sway an insurance adjuster, a defense lawyer, or a jury, then video…
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries, Neuropathy, and Car Accidents
Cars often make our lives easier; we get to go to the places we want to go and do the things we want to do. Their convenience helps us to forget how dangerous they can be when we least expect it. You can suffer a critical injury at a moment’s notice. One of the most…
Read MoreMove Over Law in Washington State
It seems like common sense to pull over to the side of the road when we hear a siren, or we see those flashing lights in our rearview mirror. But the Move Over laws in Washington state are actually a little more complicated than you might think. The law does not simply require you to…
Read MorePrepare Your Car for the Cold Weather Season
It’s starting to get cold in Washington State. The roads start to ice up. The snow starts to fall. The temperatures start to drop. Dangerous weather conditions cause car accidents and truck accidents because many drivers don’t take precautions before they even get in their cars. Many drivers don’t understand how to drive when weather…
Read MoreWhat Short-Term and Long-Term Complications May Arise from Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries are caused by any forceful blow to the head. Some of the accidents that often cause brain injuries include car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle spills, slip and fall accidents, construction accidents, sporting accidents, and explosions. The recovery process is often long and expensive. Many TBI victims require surgeries, visits with specialists such…
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