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What Proof is Required for a Wrongful Death Case?
A Wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit because the damages the Plaintiff is seeking are strictly monetary. Criminal cases result in a type of punishment such as a fine or imprisonment. The monetary damages awarded must obtained through a civil lawsuit. The Plaintiff is the person who is bringing the civil lawsuit and is typically… read more
Portland Sues Uber for Operating Illegally in the City
On Monday, the City of Portland filed a lawsuit against the ride sharing service, Uber, for operating illegally. The case has moved from the Multnomah County Circuit Court to federal court per Uber’s request. Accommodating Portland’s rules for Uber would cost more than $100,000 and change their business model completely. The San Francisco-based ride-sharing company… read more
Should I Hire A Wrongful Death Attorney for my Case in Oregon?
Wrongful death in Oregon is defined as a death “caused by the wrongful act or omission of another”. A typical wrongful death case is caused by a negligent, reckless or intentional act. These actions would be the same as one to support a personal injury claim if the deceased person had lived. The main difference… read more
Two Portland Lawyers create app ‘Driving While Black’
A new app called ‘Driving While Black’ was designed by two Portland Lawyers to help people of all races and officers who have pulled them over. With the app, you can alert friends if you have been pulled over. There is a button to record your conversation, a complaint function and a commend function for… read more
Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Every personal injury case is unique, but there are common factors each person can expect in most cases. Any legitimate personal injury case will involve a personal injury and need proof to make it past the summary judgment stage. If the damages appear to be more than a small claims court, then a Portland personal… read more
Bicycle Helmet Safety
Under the ORS 814.485 law, anyone under the age of 16 is required to wear a helmet when riding as an operator or rider of a bicycle on premises open to the public. The helmet must be labeled certifying they are compliant with the US CPSC standards. Bicycle helmet usage is not required by law… read more
City Planners are looking at $5 million safety improvements on 82nd Avenue
The Oregon Department of Transportation is looking to spend $5 million to improve pedestrian and driver safety at five major intersections on 82nd Avenue in East Portland. All of the 5 chosen intersections are ranked in the top 5% for the most dangerous in Oregon. The safety improvements will be added on the 7.3-mile stretch… read more
Living with a Brain Injury
According to the CDC, 2.4 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. A brain injury can change everything about a person in a matter of seconds. The effects of a brain injury vary greatly from person-to-person and depend on factors such as cause, location and severity. The top two causes of TBI… read more
Is Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Safe?
With more states legalizing recreational marijuana use, people worry that more drivers under the influence of pot will lead to an increase in traffic deaths. Researchers have studied the effects of driving under the influence of marijuana and it seems a bit hazy. The effects of driving while high of driving while high on marijuana are slower… read more
Tips for Handling a Hit and Run Driver Claim
If you are the victim of a hit and run accident, you are likely to feel angry and confused about what to do under the circumstances. Many people are unsure of the next steps to take or how to file a claim. Below are some helpful tips to understand what to do if you were in a hit… read more