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What to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney
If you have decided to hire a lawyer, how do you find a good one? We can offer a few hard and fast rules, and a few guidelines. Hard and Fast Rules Rule #1: Meet with the lawyer before you sign anything. If you have a bad feeling about the lawyer, trust your gut instinct,… read more
Portland Bridges may get $33 Million for Cyclist/Pedestrian Upgrades by 2020
Some of Multnomah County’s busiest bridges crossing the Willamette River could see biking and walking upgrades within the next five years. One of the new ideas for the Hawthorne Bridge would be to separate the bike and foot traffic area into possibly using one of the four auto lanes on the bridge deck. There is a… read more
Do I Need an Attorney to Settle my Case?
You may not need an attorney for your accident. If you have minor injuries, you are not in bankruptcy, all of your medical bills have been paid by PIP, and the insurance company treats you respectfully and truthfully, you may be better off settling your lawsuit directly with the insurance company. It is usually difficult… read more
Uber & Lyft are now legal in Portland thanks to a 120-day Pilot Program
Tuesday night the City Council voted 3-2 to allow ride-sharing companies to operate in Portland as a part of a 120-day pilot program. Since Uber starting running illegally in Portland back in December, that made it hard for some of the commissioners to trust their business practices. The 120-day pilot programs would lift the long-standing… read more
These are the times when you find out what you are really made of. Anyone can be optimistic when the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. But we Oregonians know how to keep a good attitude when the weather is bad. It is natural and easy to fall into self-pity when you have… read more
Driver-Pedestrian Safety Tips this Spring
With some of the warmest weather hitting the Portland area this weekend, it is important for drivers and pedestrians to be aware of each other to avoid accidents. As the weather gets nicer, more people will be outside enjoying themselves. Parents, make sure when your kids are playing outside, they stay off busy roads to… read more
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Most Americans drivers believe that hands-free devices are safer than using your cell phone. Over 30 studies show that hands-free devices are no safer because your brain is still distracted by the conversation you are having. Driver’s can miss up to half of what is going on around them including traffic lights, stop signs, pedestrians… read more
What is a broken arm worth? How about a bulging vetebral disc that causes nerve pain down the arm for six months until surgery fixes it? What if the surgery doesn’t work? Unfortunately, there is no science to this. In fact, here’s the crazy way that our society figures out what a broken arm is… read more
FAQ’s About Auto Accident Insurance in Oregon
What if the other driver was at fault, but doesn’t have insurance? How will I pay my bills? Well, to pay your bills initially, you will be able to use your PIP. But in addition to PIP, you will also have other coverage in your policy to cover expenses over $15,ooo. In Oregon, every driver… read more
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
In 2013, 3,154 people were killed in distracted driving crashes. Distracted driving has become an increasing issue over the last few years and is easily preventable. Texting and driving is one of the most common forms of distracted driving. Seventy-one percent of young people say they have sent a text while driving. Texting and driving is not… read more