Law Office of Lori S. Haskell

05/20/2022

Did you know that people who hire an attorney after an auto accident on average receive 3X more from insurance companies than people who don't?

https://www.haskellforjustice.com/post/do-i-need-to-hire-an-attorney

09/27/2021

Deeply honored to be chosen as the 2021 Trial Lawyer of the Year. This award from the Washington State Association for Justice is given annually. It is particularly poignant because it's named after my mentor, Tom Chambers.

02/08/2021

Just won a big case in Supreme court. There is now a new cause of action to sue the police--Negligent Ex*****on of a Warrant. Mancini v. City of Tacoma. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article248817960.html

My client hung in there for 10 years through appeals but thanks to her many people will benefit--including you if the police break down your door. Here's a picture that Kathleen Mancini took of me with the file the night before trial was scheduled to begin.

04/15/2020

Did you know that it is Be Kind to Lawyers Day? Most lawyer strive to do the best for their clients under incredibly stressful situations. If you feel moved to do so, please tell your favorite lawyer how much you appreciate them. It will make a difference. Thank you.

02/11/2020

Surprise medical bill? You’re protected now.

Have you or someone you know ever received a medical bill for something you thought was covered? Starting this year, surprise medical…

02/09/2020

Owner of a Toyota or Honda? Check if your car is one of the millions being recalled for unrelated safety issues:

Two of Japan's biggest automakers, Toyota and Honda, are recalling millions of cars over unrelated safety issues.

11/25/2019

in 1990, the Lake Washington Floating Bridge broke apart and sank. https://t.co/d9Zqsd6YO6 https://t.co/5eaIq9HuSH

On November 25, 1990, after a week of high winds and rain, the 50-year old Lacey V. Murrow Bridge (Lake Washington Floating Bridge) breaks apart and plunges into the mud beneath Lake Washington. Since it takes some time for the bridge to sag and finally crack apart, news cameras are poised and ready...

11/20/2019

On this day in 1923, the U.S. Patent Office grants Patent to Garrett Morgan for his three-position traffic signal....

On November 20, 1923, the U.S. Patent Office grants Patent No. 1,475,074 to 46-year-old inventor and newspaperman Garrett Morgan for his three-position traffic

11/11/2019

in 1889, Washington became a state. https://t.co/XwCvIP2MQp https://t.co/XEGD7QpPy9

On November 11, 1889, Washington becomes the 42nd state of the United States of America. On February 22, 1889, the United States Congress passed an act enabling the territories of Washington, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana to seek statehood. This was the first enabling act passed by Congres...

08/30/2019

Accidents caused by drivers who ran red lights killed 939 people in 2017, the most recent year crash data was recorded, which is a 28% increase since 2012, according to a new report from AAA

Deaths caused by drivers running red lights hit their highest rate in 10 years, according to a new report from AAA.

08/18/2019

Today in 1920: 19th Amendment is ratified, guaranteeing women the right to vote. The amendment was the result of generations of women overcoming objections and making the case that "Votes for Women" 🗳️ would strengthen American democracy 🇺🇸:

Three generations of women fought to overcome objections and convince the male voters who would decide the issue that women had the right to vote.

08/10/2019

On , 1944, the creation of mascot Smokey Bear was authorized by the Forest Service. This cub, rescued from a 1950 forest fire was originally called 'Hotfoot Teddy,' but was renamed 'Smokey Bear' after the popular mascot.

“On , 1944, the creation of mascot Smokey Bear was authorized by the Forest Service. This cub, rescued from a 1950 forest fire was originally called 'Hotfoot Teddy,' but was renamed 'Smokey Bear' after the popular mascot. ”