Year: 2011

Oregon Dog Bite and Animal Attack Laws

Whatever it is that causes a dog to attack and bite someone, it can be a horrifying and life-altering experience, especially if a child is involved. Besides the physical injuries, including scars that can last a lifetime, there can also be emotional and psychological consequences.  In Oregon, dog bite laws can be quite complicated, and… read more

What to Do When Your Insurance Claim is Denied: Tips from A Portland Injury Lawyer

A bad situation just got worse. You were driving your car home from work and were involved in an accident in downtown Portland. You had to go to the doctor a day or two later, because you were injured. It meant you missed a couple of days off work; you weren’t paid, and your boss… read more

The Most Common Car Crash Injuries Lawyers See in Portland

Oregon car crashes are all too common, and those accidents are caused by an almost endless number of factors, to vehicles of all shapes and sizes, carrying people of every age, sex, race and religion. And oftentimes after one of these accidents, it’s necessary to call on the services of a Portland car accident lawyer,… read more

Portland Motorcycle Accidents and Fatalities Statistics

Motorcycle enthusiasts have long said they love the freedom they feel when they’re out on the open road, wind in their hair (or helmet, it they’re smart), and that there’s nothing quite else that compares. That freedom comes laden with peril, however. The latest motorcycle accident statistics show that riders are almost six times more… read more

How Does My Car Insurance Determine the Worth of My Personal Injury Case?

You’re driving down the street in Portland, paying attention to the traffic all around you, and you proceed through a clear intersection because you have the green light. Bang! Someone who wasn’t paying attention ran a red light, smashed up your car, and worse, injured you. The other party says they’re sure their light was… read more

Free Oregon Car Accident iPhone App from Portland Attorneys

Being involved in an Oregon car accident is a frightening experience; many victims find themselves frozen in panic and unable to perform the necessary actions to help keep themselves and their families safe. The ever-growing rise in hand-held technology has led some to turn to their smart phones to help assist them following their collision,… read more

Guide to Gathering Evidence after Your Portland Car Accident

While it unlikely that you intended to become involved in a traffic accident and get injured as a result, if you find yourself in such a situation, you do have a duty of care to act in your best interests. In this article, we’ll be examining how to gather the evidence necessary for you to… read more

National Child Passenger Safety Week Sept. 19-25, 2011

During National Child Passenger Safety Week, we encourage all Portland parents to educate themselves about how to ride with children safely. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in 2008 there were 4 children under the age of 14 killed in motor vehicle crashes EVERY DAY. This number might seem extremely high, but it’s… read more

How to Sue a Portland Bar for Serving a Drunk Driver

At a chemical and biological level, alcohol is a depressant. Many people are confused by this statement, because they often experience a “high” after they have been drinking and feel the effects. Alcohol provides this “high” because it has depressed those other parts of the brain that keep us in balance: the rational and logical… read more

3 DUI Deaths Over the Labor Day Weekend

According to the Oregon State Police troopers on Tuesday, three people died during the 2011 Labor Day weekend. Historically, at least since 1970 when they began keeping track, the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) has found that an average of 7 people die in drunk driving related accident son this weekend… read more