Blog/Articles – Althauser Rayan Abbarno
Could Washington lower the DUI BAC limit to .05?
Lowering DUI BAC Limit to .05 — What It Means Washington State lawmakers are once again considering a significant change to impaired driving laws that would reduce the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit from .08% to .05%. This change, proposed in Senate...
New Workers’ Compensation Legislation in the 2026 Washington State Legislature
Each year, the Washington State Legislature considers legislation that can significantly affect workers’ compensation claims, injured workers’ rights, and employer responsibilities. During the 2026 legislative session, several proposed bills could reshape how medical...
Know Your Rights | Free Consultations
If you were injured in a car accident, you may be facing medical bills, missed work, and physical pain. You may also feel unsure about what comes next. Unfortunately, insurance companies often act quickly to protect their own interests — not yours. Speaking with an...
Planning for the future starts today!
Estate planning is often misunderstood as something only needed later in life or only by those with significant wealth. In reality, estate planning is essential for everyone, particularly young adults, new parents, and growing families who want security, clarity, and...
How Subrogation Works in Washington State
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Washington, you may assume that once insurance pays your medical bills, that part of the process is over. Unfortunately, that’s often not the case. Many injured people are surprised to learn—sometimes at the end of their...
New DUI Laws Taking Effect in 2026: What You Need to Know
Effective January 1, 2026, Washington State is updating its impaired driving laws in ways that could have significant consequences for drivers with prior DUI convictions. One of the most important changes involves how past offenses are counted when determining whether...
Washington Laws Are Changing — Are You Ready?
Beginning January 2026, a wide range of new Washington State laws will take effect, impacting employers, employees, health care providers, small businesses, drivers, and families across the Evergreen State. These laws—passed during the 2023–2025 legislative...
Your Rights, Benefits, and the Path Back to Work
Althauser Rayan Abbarno – Protecting Injured Workers Across Washington A workplace injury can turn your life upside down. Navigating Washington State’s workers’ compensation system (L&I) while trying to heal can be stressful and confusing. At Althauser Rayan...
Tips for Pedestrians and Driver: Winter is Coming
As fall transitions into winter in the Pacific Northwest, our beautiful scenery can quickly create dangerous conditions on our roads and sidewalks. Shorter days, heavy rain, falling leaves, frost, and ice all contribute to an increased risk of collisions involving...
Report It Right Away — Protect Your Workers’ Compensation Rights and Benefits
When you’re injured on the job, every minute counts. Reporting your workplace injury right away — to both your employer and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) — is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health,...
