Blog/Articles – Althauser Rayan Abbarno
Washington state roads less safe than the national average
According to recent traffic statistics, Washington state roads are currently less safe than the national average, with traffic fatalities rising sharply in recent years. A big reason why the attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno urge their clients to not waive...
Hope Cards provide victims proof of protection orders
The Washington state Legislature improved the Hope Card program with Rep. Dan Griffey's HB 1460. The policy will deliver more safety and peace of mind for victims of abuse and domestic violence. In 2023, the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has developed a...
Injured workers and families get a financial boost
As the 2025 Washington state legislative session wraps up, Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1788 to increase benefits to workers and their families after a workplace injury. The new law Consolidates the worker's compensation calculation for workers who are permanently...
Workers’ Compensation: Your First Steps
Filing a workers' compensation claim in Washington State involves several steps. Here’s how you can do it: 1. Report the Injury to Your Employer As soon as possible, tell your employer about the injury. It’s important to report it right away to ensure that your claim...
Insurance Subrogation: Simplified!
The injury attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno get asked a lot of questions in their FREE injury consultations. A common question is "What is Subrogation?" Here is a simple answer: Imagine you have a friend who hurt their leg, and they have a health insurance...
Personal injury protection is important after a car accident.
In Washington state, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance is required as part of the state's auto insurance laws. Here's why it's important: No-Fault Coverage: Washington is a no-fault state, meaning that after a car accident, your own insurance will cover your...
A duty of ‘good faith and fair dealings’ for injured workers makes way through Legislature
Senate Bill 5463 looks to hold Self-Insured Employers to a new duty of "good faith and fair dealings" to injured workers in the Stat of Washington. No such duty is required of self-insured employers and third-party administrators. Currently, Workers who, in the course...
New federal registration requirements can impact your business
By Ryan Endsley Attorney with Althauser Rayan Abbarno A new law requiring corporate entities doing business in the United States to register their Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of...
Local Law Firm celebrates National Paralegal Day!
The attorneys and staff with Althauser Rayan Abbarno recognize the importance of their paralegals to the legal process by celebrating National Paralegal Day. National Paralegal Day, an annual event on October 23rd, celebrates those who do the legal research and...
New Washington law regulates deepfakes and “synthetic media” in campaigns
There is a lot of discussions about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and synthetic media in politics. This year, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5152, defining synthetic media in campaigns for public office. What is the law? Political...
