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
Common Accidents with Construction Vehicles
The Pacific Northwest is an area of the country that is constantly progressing and evolving its infrastructure, including its buildings, airports, transportation systems, and roadways. While this is good for the economy and good for future generations, it also means that roads and other areas are full of construction vehicles. Construction vehicles are known for…
Read MoreWhy Chronic Pain Injuries Last a Lifetime
Any type of accident in Vancouver or Battle Ground can cause pain. Car accidents, truck accidents, and other motor vehicle accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, burns, and many other types of injuries. Slip and falls, product malfunctions, and other accidents cause many of the same injuries. Acute pain is…
Read MoreAre “Accidents” Really Accidents?
At Philbrook Law Firm, our lawyers represent personal injury victims. This means we represent anyone who is injured due to the preventable conduct of others. More precisely, it means the following: Someone owed you a duty of care. That someone breached their duty of care. You suffered your injuries (or a loved one died) due…
Read MoreWhat Makes Vancouver and Battle Ground Roads Dangerous?
There are many heavily traveled roads throughout Vancouver and Battle Ground, Washington. These roads include I-5 and I-205. SR 14 starts in Vancouver and moves east. SR 500 begins in north Vancouver and connects with I-205. SR 503 is a state highway that provides transportation routes for Clark and Cowlitz counties. The 54-mile-long road runs…
Read MoreAutumn Accident Hazards
The autumn months in Washington are spectacular. The leaves turning oranges, reds, yellows, golds, and russets can take your breath away. Vine maples, Franklin trees, Washington Hawthorns, red oaks, quaking aspen, dogwoods, and other trees in the local parks and along the highways lure local Vancouver and Battle Ground residents and tourists from across the…
Read MoreWhy Rollover Accidents Are So Dangerous
A recent accident in Vancouver, Washington is a reminder that vehicle rollover accidents are extremely dangerous. News about an accident on State Route 500 near southbound Interstate 205 disclosed that two people were seriously injured when they were ejected from a vehicle that rolled over several times. Traffic was backed up to the Fourth Plain…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit Filed Against Two Stars of Jackass Movie Series
Some pranks, even pranks for entertainment shows, can cause serious injuries. One case in point involved a “Jet Ski Tug of War,” stunt for the movie series Jackass. An air traffic controller has filed a lawsuit against several cast members, alleging that their actions caused him to have a near-fatal head injury. The defendants argue…
Read MoreBackup Cameras Will Soon Be Available for Commercial Trucks and Tractor-Trailers
Backup accidents are a very common type of truck accident in Vancouver and Battle Ground. The longer the truck or tractor-trailer combination, the more difficult it is for a truck driver to see behind that truck. Difficulty seeing behind a truck or trailer makes it hard for the truck driver to stop safely, merge into…
Read MoreDoes Your Child’s Mattress Contain Fiberglass?
The manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of products designed for children need to take precautions to ensure their products are safe for children. A recent lawsuit involving mattresses made with fiberglass for children illustrates how dangerous toxins and other product defects can be for children. A class action lawsuit was filed against Zinus, Inc. a South…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between an Injury Lawsuit and a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
The world around us is beautiful in many ways, and we have the right to live our lives to the fullest. While that may be the case, it doesn’t mean that the world isn’t also a dangerous place. Whether it’s due to someone’s negligence when they were changing lanes, handling heavy equipment, or mopping up…
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