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Don’t be Tricked by the other Insurance Company!
You should definitely communicate with your own insurance company’s adjuster, but the insurance adjuster for the other driver’s insurance will probably be more difficult to deal with it. Here are some of the tricks the insurance adjuster will use to try and make you settle your case for an unfair amount. 1. Pretending to be… read more
Celebrate National Water Safety Month this Memorial Day Weekend
May is National Water Safety Month. With the weather looking up for this Memorial Day Weekend, it is important to re-visit water safety tips. Swimming is one of the most popular summer activities. Child drowning is a silent death and unfortunately it happens more often than you think. Drowning is the second leading cause of… read more
Southeast Portland is one of the Worst parts of the City for Bike-car Crashes
Southeast Portland has one of the highest concentrations of bicycle-car related crashes in the city. Data from the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Crash Analysis and Reporting Unit shows 1,600 reported incidents between 2009 and 2013. Among the top six most dangerous roads for cyclists is Powell Boulevard where 22-year-old Alistair Corkett los his right leg… read more
One trick that is important to be aware of is how adjusters can use an independent medical exam (IME) as an excuse to deny your injury claims. An independent medical examiner is a doctor who has not been involved in a patient’s treatment and care, and is chosen by the insurance company. It’s kind of… read more
National Bike to Work Day is Friday May 15th
This May is Bike Month in Portland and all across the country. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is celebrating with fun events and activities for cyclists all over the city. For a full list of events, visit the PBOT website. Friday, May 15th, is National Bike to Work Day. Mayor Charlie Hales named this week… read more
We are not doctors, but we regularly work with people who are seeing medical doctors, naturopathic physicians, chiropractors, surgeons, acupuncturists, massage therapists, osteopaths, and all sorts of other medical providers and specialists. In our opinion, the most important things to look for are: Excellent medical skills. Healing from your injuries is more important than your… read more
What you should expect from a lawyer. You have the right to a lawyer who is enthusiastic and informed about you and your case. You have the right to a lawyer whose staff is enthusiastic and informed about your case. You have the right to a lawyer who turns off the phone, stops checking email,… read more
The Warning Signs of Drowsy Driving
More than one-third of American’s polled by the National Sleep Foundation said they have actually fallen asleep at the wheel before. Many people who have fallen asleep had an accident or nearly had one because they had dozed off or were too tired to drive. The National Traffic Safety Administration estimates about 100,000 police-reported crashes… read more
Settlement Lawyer or Trial Lawyer?
Some lawyers advertise that they have been to trial hundreds of times. This many or may not be useful. The lawyer may have done a lot of criminal trials. Criminal trials are very different from personal injury trials. Some other lawyers may go to trial often because they are not very good at negotiating, so… read more
Oregon House Bill Passes Banning Left-Lane Hogs on Highway
This week a bill designating the left lane on interstate and state highways for passing only has made it though the state House. House Bill 3414 applies to roadways with two lanes or more of traffic moving the same direction and violators could receive tickets for $160. The bill is intended to help increase safety… read more
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