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How to Find the Right Doctor after a Car Accident For most people, getting into a car accident is not at the top of their “To Do” list of things to do for the day. Unfortunately, car accidents happen whether we want them or not. Many things make getting into a car accident frustrating, not…

Why Motorcycle Accident Victims Should Have an Experienced Motorcycle Personal Injury Attorney Motorcycles are not only exciting to ride but they are also, unfortunately, one of the most dangerous vehicles on the road has given the likelihood and severity of motorcycle accidents. Having an experienced motorcycle personal injury attorney can dramatically improve the success of…

Why Going to the Emergency Room After a Car Accident is a Good Idea The only thing I hate worse than going to a doctors appointment is going to the emergency room. You finally make the dreaded decision to go despite knowing it is going to be crazy expensive and knowing that it is very…

Elder Abuse: A Public Health Concern The older population in the United States is growing at a faster rate than the younger population. Many of the older adults are considered frail and vulnerable, they may be unable to take care of their own daily needs, and they often depend on others for help. This leaves…

The insurance company is offering me money after my accident. Should I take it? Taking money from the insurance company for your medical bills before you finish with treatment is always a bad idea. When you are injured in a car accident and open a claim with the insurance company, the insurance company faces an…

Car Versus Pedestrian Auto Accidents Benefit From Having a Personal Injury Attorney Car manufacturing has come to a long way with safety features protecting passengers involved in Car Accidents from what could be substantially worse injuries; however, when a pedestrian is hit by the car the pedestrian does not have the good fortune of the advanced protection…

What to Expect In Your Car Accident or Personal Injury Consultation and What to Bring Many personal injury law firms, including Ritchie Reiersen Law, offer free consultations regarding your car accident and the following will describe what to expect and also what material you should bring to help get your case off to a fast and successful…

Bicycles and Automobiles – 3 Feet of Space On January 1, 2020 a new law went into effect in Washington. Where previously automobile drivers had to simply pass “at a safe distance”, the new law requires that automobiles give bicycles at least 3 feet of space when passing them on a road.  The highlights of the…

Immigrant Innovation Scholarship Winner As a law firm that supports immigrants, we’re reminded each day about the impact of immigrants in our communities. The immigrant experience is synonymous with innovation, and we enjoy hearing stories from immigrants and the children of immigrants about their efforts to live the American Dream. For this reason, we were…

2022 Immigrant Innovation Scholarship At Ritchie-Reiersen Injury & Immigration Attorneys, we believe that immigration improves communities and positively impacts the growth of a country. As a personal injury and immigration firm, we love supporting our community and helping people to accomplish their dreams. We created the Immigrant Innovation Scholarship for students who are passionate about improving the lives…