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Teen Driving Safety Tips

Inexperience is the main reason why teens are likely to get into a car crash. New drivers have an increased likelihood of getting into a car crash due to their lack of experience driving. It is important to make sure your teen has had a proper amount of education and practice when learning how to… read more

What happens to your money from a personal injury settlement when you divorce?

If a husband or wife were awarded a settlement from a personal injury claim, then many factors depend on how it will be distributed in the divorce. Oregon is an equitable distribution state, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the award will be split equally in half. It also depends on how the money was allocated… read more

Portland Named in Top 5 Best Bike-Friendly US Vacation Destinations

Bicycling keeps growing and many travelers look to getting around a new city on two wheels. Travel Pulse recently published a list of the top 5 best bike-friendly US vacation destinations and Portland made the cut. The other four are Boulder, San Francisco, New York/New England and Minneapolis. Portland is very serious about biking and the… read more

Safe Driving Tips in Foggy Conditions

With all the morning fog in Portland last week, it is important to drive safely in these conditions. Pay attention to local weather conditions to check when there is possible fog in the mornings and/or evening and adjust your driving habits accordingly. Allow extra room in between other vehicles to avoid a collision. Use fog… read more

Portland Transportation Goal to End City Traffic Fatalities by 2025

The new safety goal from Portland’s Director of Transportation is to end traffic fatalities in the next ten years.  Auto fatalities and deaths can be avoided, but it is a collaborative effort to decrease the numbers.  The Bureau of Transportation released a 2-year work plan earlier this week.  Distracted driving and speeding are two of… read more

What Evidence should you Gather for your Car Accident Case?

After a car accident, it is important to gather as much evidence as possible for your insurance claim or injury lawsuit. The more documentation to support your claim, the more likely you are to reach a settlement in your favor. Below are some of the important types of evidence to gather for your car accident… read more

What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Wrongful death claims are brought against a defendant who caused the death of someone else due to negligence or intentional harm. A wrongful death claim is when a relative of the deceased person files a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death. One of the most common situations for a wrongful… read more

Is your child in the right car seat?

Children are extremely vulnerable to injury in a crash if they are not properly fastened in the right car seat. Event if you find the right car seat, it is extremely important to know how to install it correctly. As your child grows older, make sure to transition them into a car seat that fits… read more

What are my legal rights if I was injured at work?

Employers are required to provide their employees with safe working conditions in a healthy environment. If an employer fails to meet this criterion, then an employee may be injured as a result. Even in the safest workplaces, accident can still occur. To protect your rights if injured at your workplace, the first step is to… read more

Who is at fault in a pedestrian-car accident?

People always remember the old adage “the pedestrian has the right of way”, but that is not always true from a legal standpoint. If you see someone run across the road in the middle of traffic, your first instinct is to believe it is the pedestrian’s fault. Ultimately in a personal injury case, the jurors… read more