Year: 2012
Auto Accidents Downtown Prompt Traffic Signal Changes
The intersection of any two streets you care to mention will always come with its own inherent set of dangers. The busier the street, the greater the chance that someone will do something at that intersection that leads to someone’s car getting banged up. However, Portland car accident attorneys have noticed that one intersection in… read more
Why Mandatory Binding Arbitration Can Be Hard on Injured Oregonians
Oregon drivers who have been injured by other negligent road users have always had the right to consult Portland personal injury lawyers and seek compensation through the court system. In these cases, a judge or jury listens to the evidence presented from witnesses to the accident, doctors who have treated the injured driver and employers… read more
Defective Airbags Can Cause Actionable Injuries
Beyond a shadow of a doubt, cars are becoming safer as each new model is introduced. New and improved safety devices are now standard equipment on even the most basic compact car, and in larger luxury and family models and SUV’s, you’d be forgiven for thinking you could drive your vehicle off a cliff without… read more
Preventing Lead Poisoning at Home in Oregon
Lead is one of the most toxic chemicals that can still be commonly found in Oregon households today. Most know of its dangers, but not everyone knows how many children are still exposed to the potentially devastating consequences of long term exposure to the element that was not long ago commonly found in many popular… read more
Real Client: Her Car Tipped Over and She had to Be Cut Out
This is a real story about one of our real 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. “Rachel” was driving through a large intersection in Beaverton, OR (Washington County)… read more
Real Client: Drunk Driver Injured Our Clientin Chain Collision
This is a real story about one of our real drunk driving accident 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. “Matt” was driving in front of a friend in… read more
Real Client: Car Speeding Away From Police Crashes into Tree and River
This is a real story about one of our real speeding accident 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. “Margaret” was riding in her boyfriend’s car when he started… read more
How Much is My Oregon Motorcycle Injury Claim Worth?
Every Oregon motorcyclist knows that if they’re in a collision with a car, no matter whose fault it is, the motorcyclist is going to bear the brunt of the damage. And while motorcyclists often get a “bum rap” due to the ingrained prejudices of many motorists, the fact is that a high percentage of accidents… read more
Real Client: Woman Rear-Ended in Beaverton Car Accident
This is a real story about one of our real auto accident 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. “Frieda” was driving in Beaverton, OR when she was rear-ended…. read more
Real Client: Family Crashed When Driver Ran Stop Sign in the Fog
This is a real story about one of our real auto accident clients. All names of individuals have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty alike. But the names of insurance companies are real, and the details of what happened have not been changed. The “Johnson” family was driving on Hwy 213 when… read more