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 in 2005. He specializes in Personal Injury, DUI and Criminal Defense cases. Learn more about Mr. Philbrook.
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Software Creates Doubts About the Reliability of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created Hours of Service (HOS) rules to help keep track of when truck drivers are driving their vehicles. The purpose of the rules is to help ensure that drivers don’t operate their trucks while they’re tired. Tired drivers cannot anticipate emergencies and respond to emergencies in the same…
Read MoreMarijuana May Do More Harm Than Good for People with PTSD
Many victims of accidents suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in addition to all their physical injuries. For some victims, their PTSD is in response to the trauma of coping with their injuries. For other victims, their PTSD is due to constant rethinking about how the accident occurred. According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms…
Read MoreLiability for Truck Overloading Accidents
Large trucks carry cargo. That’s their job: to carry as much cargo as possible to destinations throughout Washington and across the country. The more cargo that can be carried in one trip or in one truck, the more money everyone involved in the truck shipment makes. The primary incentives for trucking companies and truck drivers…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
The brain is a delicate organ, and trauma to the head can easily lead to permanent brain damage. This is why we require cyclists and motorcycle riders to wear helmets. But you don’t need a helmet to drive or ride in a car, because people believe that the vehicle’s frame will protect them from harm.…
Read MoreWho Is Liable If I Get Hurt on or Near a Worksite?
While we know that many construction workers are hurt on the job, we typically do not think about the dangers that the public may experience when they have to go around construction worksites. Any type of construction site can be dangerous to the people who have to commute around it, especially by foot. Therefore, when…
Read MoreHow Does Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Work in a Car Accident Claim?
If you are a driver in the state of Washington, you may have been asked about adding a specific coverage when purchasing your car insurance. This coverage is called Personal Injury Protection (PIP). Most people have heard about this, but there may be people who have it and do not even realize it. Many drivers…
Read MoreHow an 18-Wheeler’s Tech Can Help Your Injury Case
Safety tech in cars has come a very long way in the past few decades. From lane assist to back-up cameras to self-parking systems, there isn’t much our day-to-day vehicles can’t do. Safety tech in commercial trucks, however, has largely been limited to black boxes and bubble mirrors. But it looks like that’s all about…
Read MoreAdin Johnson Received the Rising Star Award from CCBA
Philbrook Law is excited to announce that Adin Johnson was recognized by the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) on Sunday, March 12, with its Rising Star award, which is given to attorneys who have been practicing for less than five years, in recognition of outstanding achievements. Matt Philbrook was asked to present Adin’s award, but…
Read MoreCan Watching Videos Train Drivers to Be More Careful Around Bicycles?
Vancouver, WA has some cool bike trails. Some are paved, and some are more rugged – but all of them offer a chance to (literally) stretch our legs and take in the view. Over the past decade or so, we’ve seen more and more people choosing to cycle around town than take their cars. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreWhat States Love Pickup Trucks the Most – and Where Does WA Fall?
The pickup truck is a highly versatile, visually appealing, and powerful vehicle, capable of taking you and your loved ones just about anywhere you need to go. Although it might not beat a sports car in a race, it still packs a horsepower punch. In states with vast, open roads and abundant outdoor recreational activities,…
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