Blog/Articles – Althauser Rayan Abbarno
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,...
Cold, Wet, and Dark: A Dangerous Formula for Winter Car Accidents in Washington
As winter sets in across Washington State, drivers face a dangerous combination of cold temperatures, wet roads, and dark skies. Each factor alone increases the risk of car accidents — together, they create the perfect storm for serious collisions and injuries. At...
What makes roads so slippery in Washington … aside from the rain!
The injury attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno get a lot of questions why the roads in Washington are extra slippery in winter months ... aside from just the rain! Here are some reason: 🌧️ 1. Oil and grime build up during dry weather When it hasn’t rained for a...
Fraud Case Highlights Importance of Following Doctor’s Orders in Workers’ Compensation Claims
A recent workers’ compensation fraud case in Skagit County shows how important it is for injured workers to follow their doctor’s restrictions and understand the rules of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) system. According to an...
What to do if you’re in a car crash and the other driver is uninsured — a quick guide
If you’re injured in a wreck and the other driver has no insurance, it’s stressful — but there are concrete steps you should take right away to protect your health, your legal rights, and your ability to get medical bills paid. Below is a plain-English checklist and...
🎃 Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers, Parents, and Trick-or-Treaters
🚸 Halloween Is Fun — But It’s Also Dangerous Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids and families. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most dangerous nights for pedestrians, especially children. Studies show that pedestrian fatalities...
