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Drowsy Driving as Dangerous as Drunk Driving, Experts Say

When you’re out on the road and see someone weaving dangerously between lanes for no reason whatever, or whose speed changes without warning or cause, what’s the first thing that comes into your mind? It would only be natural for you to think, “I’ll bet that driver has had a few too many tonight!” Here’s… read more

Pedestrian Deaths in Oregon a Cause for Concern

It would be fair to say that the majority of Portland pedestrians understand and, for the most part, abide by the rules of the road at intersections or any time they’re crossing a busy street. While knowing and abiding by the rules certainly helps, it doesn’t, however, always ensure the safety of pedestrians. Officials are… read more

New Portland Speed Limit Signs Lower Speed to 20 MPH

Portland’s cyclists, pedestrians and parents of children who walk to school are all breathing a sigh of relief. At long last, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is preparing to roll out between 250 and 300 new speed limit signs right across the city’s neighborhood greenways. These neighborhood greenways are part of the city’s network… read more

Tri-Met Accident Attorneys Understand City Insurance

When people use a bus or light rail service, they are putting their safety in the hands of experienced professional drivers and transportation experts. They quite rightly feel that the very least they can expect is to get from Point A to Point B without coming to any harm. Likewise, Portland-area pedestrians and cyclists who… read more

Oregon RV Accidents: Causes and Legal Options

With its beautiful scenery and thriving wildlife populations, Oregon is a natural destination for sightseers, campers, and those who just love to take big bites out of the great outdoors. Many visitors to Oregon, as well as residents of the state, choose to travel around the state for some downtime in a recreational vehicle (RV)…. read more

Oregon Legal Representation: DuBois Law Group

These are real stories about our real Oregon legal representation clients. All names of individuals have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty alike. But names of insurance companies are real, and the details of what happened have not been changed. Here are the short details of some of the personal injury cases… read more

What is an Oregon Plaintiff’s Attorney?

Let’s say you’re living in Oregon and you’ve been badly injured because of someone else’s negligence. You know there are going to be lots of medical bills, and you’ve lost a lot of money already because you’ve missed a couple of weeks work; the boss is making noises about having to find someone else to… read more

Homeowner’s Insurance Covers Injuries

Homeowners insurance—everyone knows what it’s for, of course. When a hail storm shatters a few windows; when a violent wind storm damages your roof, or when a fire breaks out, you give the insurance company a call and ask them to send out an assessor. However, what happens if someone is injured in your home… read more

Cities Are Responsible for Maintaining Road Signs

When an Oregon road traffic accident occurs, it’s quite natural and understandable that the people involved in determining where the fault lies for that accident will take a close look at the actions of the drivers involved just prior to the collision. Unless freak weather, icy roads, falling trees or some other entirely unforeseen event… read more

Diminished Value Claims in Oregon

For many Oregon drivers, their car, SUV or pickup truck is more than just a means of getting to and from work or school. It’s their pride and joy, and when someone crashes into it, causing damage and lowering the value of that vehicle, it’s unlikely that any insurance company will ever offer one of… read more