Month: August 2012
Impact of Public Transportation
If you had to take a quick guess as to what it costs to own and operate your car over, say, a five-year period, what do you think it would be? Would it shock you to find out that, if you’re an “average” motorist, the AAA estimates that you’ll spend almost $45,000 over five years… read more
Fatal Traffic Accidents Increase, NHTSA Guesses Why
The year 2011 saw the fewest road traffic fatalities in America in more than 60 years. The last time the number of people killed in U.S. road accidents was as low as last year came in 1949. While officials responsible for road safety, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) were still congratulating themselves… read more
Current Oregon Injury Lawsuits Against Celebrities
Two very famous and exceptionally wealthy individuals have found themselves at the center of high profile Oregon lawsuits recently. Whether the fact that they’re both rich and famous has anything to do with the size of the damages being sought is a bone of contention, with both plaintiffs denying that the defendants’ wealth has anything… read more
Drowsy Driving as Dangerous as Drunk Driving, Experts Say
When you’re out on the road and see someone weaving dangerously between lanes for no reason whatever, or whose speed changes without warning or cause, what’s the first thing that comes into your mind? It would only be natural for you to think, “I’ll bet that driver has had a few too many tonight!” Here’s… read more
Pedestrian Deaths in Oregon a Cause for Concern
It would be fair to say that the majority of Portland pedestrians understand and, for the most part, abide by the rules of the road at intersections or any time they’re crossing a busy street. While knowing and abiding by the rules certainly helps, it doesn’t, however, always ensure the safety of pedestrians. Officials are… read more
New Portland Speed Limit Signs Lower Speed to 20 MPH
Portland’s cyclists, pedestrians and parents of children who walk to school are all breathing a sigh of relief. At long last, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is preparing to roll out between 250 and 300 new speed limit signs right across the city’s neighborhood greenways. These neighborhood greenways are part of the city’s network… read more
Tri-Met Accident Attorneys Understand City Insurance
When people use a bus or light rail service, they are putting their safety in the hands of experienced professional drivers and transportation experts. They quite rightly feel that the very least they can expect is to get from Point A to Point B without coming to any harm. Likewise, Portland-area pedestrians and cyclists who… read more
Oregon RV Accidents: Causes and Legal Options
With its beautiful scenery and thriving wildlife populations, Oregon is a natural destination for sightseers, campers, and those who just love to take big bites out of the great outdoors. Many visitors to Oregon, as well as residents of the state, choose to travel around the state for some downtime in a recreational vehicle (RV)…. read more
Oregon Legal Representation: DuBois Law Group
These are real stories about our real Oregon legal representation clients. All names of individuals have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty alike. But names of insurance companies are real, and the details of what happened have not been changed. Here are the short details of some of the personal injury cases… read more
What is an Oregon Plaintiff’s Attorney?
Let’s say you’re living in Oregon and you’ve been badly injured because of someone else’s negligence. You know there are going to be lots of medical bills, and you’ve lost a lot of money already because you’ve missed a couple of weeks work; the boss is making noises about having to find someone else to… read more