Fewer Cases Better Results
With children traveling to and from school starting this month, it is important to keep an eye out for them while driving. The accident rates with children as pedestrians or bicyclists tend to go up during back-to-school and we want to make sure Oregonians are safe during this time of year.
How to Take a Dog Bite Case to Small Claims Court
Many dog-bite disputes never make it court due to negotiations between the injured person and the dog owner or insurance company. If you were injured by a dog, there are a few different options you have to take the case to court. Small claims court is typically recommended because in most states you can sue… read more
Safety Changes Coming to North Williams Avenue
North Williams Avenue will be seeing new safety changes to make it more bike and pedestrian friendly. Four-thousand bicyclists use it everyday along with 8,000 cars, trucks and buses. New changes include a much wider lane for just bikes on the left and one motor vehicle traffic lane on the right. Bicyclists agree it will… read more
What to Do if You Get into an Accident in a Parking Lot
People tend to be multi-tasking and not paying attention to where they are going in parking lots. There are many issues that arise in a parking lot accident and it is important to be able to deal with them to protect your interests. Below are some tips on what to do if you find yourself… read more
How to Choose the Right Witness for Your Accident Claim
Having the right witness can make or break your accident claim. The presence of third party witnesses and their credibility is crucial to your claim. One of the first questions the insurance company will ask about filing a claim is if there were any witnesses present besides the drivers. The insurance adjuster will want to… read more
Driving with a Hangover Could be as Dangerous as Drunk Driving
Two studies by researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and University of the West of England in the UK presented a series of driving tests that mimicked highway driving. The individuals had an average of 10 alcoholic drinks the night before. The subjects did not have any alcohol present in their blood but still… read more
How Much Money is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you’re considering filing a claim with an insurance company because youve been hurt (personal injury lawsuit) you’re probably wondering how much your case is worth. Our civil justice system awards money (damages) to the person injured by making the party responsible for the injury (or their insurance company) pay the injured person for the… read more
The 7 Most Common Motorcycle Accidents & How to Avoid Them
Reduce your odds of getting into a motorcycle crash with these tips. The more educated you are about motorcycle safety, the lower the chance of being injured or killed. Safety gear is helpful but doesn’t necessarily prevent injury in a crash. Below is a list of seven common accidents and how you can prevent them…. read more
One of the most dangerous drivers on the road isnt the aggressive driver or even the distracted driver. One of the most dangerous drivers on the road is the tired driver. About 17% of road fatalities have been attributed to a tired driver, but little is done to keep people aware of the dangers of… read more
East Portland Plans to Add 18 Pedestrian Beacons
As the new school year begins, officials gathered at Southeast 113th and Stark Street for the new installation of pedestrian flashing beacons at five busy Portland intersections. These five are the first of 18 new beacons to be installed for a $1.9 million project to address pedestrian safety in East Portland. When a pedestrian pushes… read more
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