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Is Oregon a No Fault State?

Car accidents are such a nuisance. First, there’s the damage to your vehicle itself, and then there’s the often contentious question of who caused the crash? That question can be difficult to answer at the best of times, even when one driver was clearly at fault. Their version of the events leading up to the… read more

Parents’ Responsibility After Teenager Is in a Car Accident?

Teenagers don’t want to hear this, but they are considered an “at risk” category of driver. They mostly feel like they know better, drive better and are more skillful than the road users around them, in spite of the fact they’ve only been driving for a short time. Once they get behind the wheel with… read more

Oregon Motorcyclists, Stop Your Friends from Riding Drunk

Oregon motorcyclists have the reputation, deserved or otherwise, for being a breed apart and occasionally, a law unto themselves. This is almost certainly unfair, as it’s safe to say motorists that use four wheels are equally as likely to violate Oregon’s road safety laws as those that go around the state on two. What it… read more

Portland Sports Injury Attorneys: Laws Now Favor Victims

Tens of thousands of Oregon children are involved in organized sports every year, and one thing is as certain as night following day. When kids get involved in sports, some of them get hurt. Many parents are left devastated when the sport their child played with such joy and passion ends up causing a devastating… read more

Real Rear-End Accident Attorneys Settlements

The Portland rear-end accident attorneys at DuBois Law Group have been working hard make sure our clients get fair settlements after their accidents. Here are some recent settlements we’ve achieved: J.E. was rear-ended when she stopped to let a bicyclist cross at an intersection. With over $10,000 in damage done to her car, and serious… read more

Oregon Burn Injury Statistics Climb During Dry, Hot Summer

It seems like every second day, a new section of Oregon is being hit by wildfires, and the hot, dry summer which has still not come to an end has certainly played its part in the increased number of burns this year. Humans have also played their part, and this is a particular concern to… read more

Did You Follow the Rules During August Stop on Red Week?

August 5 to 11 was the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) Stop on Red Week – seven days set aside every year to highlight the importance of coming to a complete stop at red lights, and the dangers of not doing so. While any right-thinking person knows that it’s simply not smart (nor is… read more

Oregon Bad Faith Claims

No one really enjoys paying for insurance; it’s not one of those things you get a really good feeling about when you’re handing over your hard-earned money. What’s more, it’s one of those things you absolutely have to buy, but hope you’ll never use. When bad things happen and you need to call upon your… read more

Bad Insurance Company Behavior: A Great Example

It would probably be fair to say that the behavior, policies and practices of many insurance companies would be enough to offend the sensibilities of a large piece of driftwood. The refusal of insurers to act in good faith and in a fair and equitable manner could bring tears from a stone, but most of… read more

Teen Driving Laws Getting Tougher

The days of the double date or those of eight teens piling into the car for a quick trip to the Dairy Queen are being legislated out of existence by state legislatures. Strict limits are being placed on the number of teens that can occupy a car at any given time, and the police and… read more