Considering how dangerous it is to text and drive, these statistics are alarming. Talk to your teen about this issue when they start driving – AND set a good example by never texting while driving yourself. – Roxanne One-third of U.S. teens report texting while driving: CDC By David Beasley ATLANTA | Thu Jun 7, […] Read more »
State Patrol reminds graduates to be careful with celebrations – Tukwila Reporter
This warning by the State Patrol is timely – the UW has their graduation ceremonies today, as do many of the area high schools. Be safe while we CELEBRATE the enormous accomplishments of our graduates. – Roxanne State Patrol reminds graduates to be careful with celebrations By STEVE HUNTER Tukwila Reporter Reporter JUNE 7, 2012 […] Read more »
FREE showing of the award-winning movie, “Hot Coffee” followed by Q&A with Attorney Roxanne Eberle
Following a FREE showing of the award winning movie, “Hot Coffee” hosted by the Saltwater Unitarian Church and the Washington State Association for Justice in Des Moines, WA on Saturday, March, 24, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., attorney Roxanne Eberle will facilitate a Q&A period to discuss the film and the issues it raises. The Washington […] Read more »
Getting Started — A Word to the Wise Renter – Insurance – NYTimes.com
The New York Times posted a good article explaining the need for Renter’s Insurance and some specifics about the types of coverage you need. The bottom line is that your landlord’s policy is not going to cover you in the event of a loss, except in very rare exceptions. Feel free to call me with […] Read more »
Do you know the details? Washington’s Cell Phone Law Turns 1 Year Old
On Friday, Washington’s law banning the use of cellphones held to one’s ear or texting while driving turned a year old. As you probably already know, it makes holding your phone to your ear or texting while driving a primary offense. That means an officer can ticket you for those actions without you having to […] Read more »
By Telling Cops of Dad’s Advice to Get a Lawyer, Suspect Didn’t Actually Ask for Lawyer | ABA Journal
I’m not a criminal defense lawyer and I don’t practice criminal law. However, when I was in law school and while studying for the bar exam, I used to drill my then-teenage daughter, “You don’t have a Constitutional right to a parent. You only have a Constitutional right to an attorney. You must be unequivocal […] Read more »
Heat danger: 500th child dies in a hot car | Consumer Reports Car Blog
I saw this story and thought that it was particularly timely and important to post, especially as the weather warms up the Puget Sound area. Enjoy the summer, but stay safe above all. – Roxanne Heat danger: 500th child dies in a hot car Jun 3, 2011 2:55 PM Since 1998 through just last week, […] Read more »
Only fools drive distracted: National Distracted Driving Month starts today | Consumer Reports Car Blog
Only fools drive distracted: National Distracted Driving Month starts today. Consumer Reports Car Blog – Apr 1, 2011 4:28 PM It may be April Fools day, but it’s also the first day of National Distracted Driving month. While we just blogged about the decline in fatal crashes for 2010 to the lowest recorded levels, there […] Read more »
Survey shows 1 in 5 are surfing the web from behind the wheel | Consumer Reports Cars Blog
Survey shows 1 in 5 are surfing the web from behind the wheel Nineteen percent of people in a recent State Farm Insurance survey admit to accessing the Internet while driving. The top web activities found include looking at directions, reading email, looking up specific information, checking social networking sites, and writing and sending emails.Most […] Read more »
Gallagher Blogs: James Madison’s Birthday – Freedom of Information Day
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 James Madison’s Birthday – Freedom of Information Day Freedom of Information Day is observed on March 16 in honor of James Madison, who was born March 16, 1751 (March 5, Old Style — there was a calendar change in the 1700s). Why Madison? In addition to shaping the Constitution and pushing […] Read more »