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Costs of a Court Trial in a Personal injury Case

No one likes the thoughts of having to make a court appearance, especially if they think they’re going to be questioned by a cold-hearted, aggressive attorney who is going to try to make them look like the biggest liar on the planet. Then there’s the expense of hiring a lawyer to represent your best interests…. read more

Drunk Driving Crack Down in Portland

All traffic accidents are regrettable under any circumstances and even more so when someone gets injured. Thousands of Oregon drivers are unfortunate enough to be injured every year, and hundreds are killed in accidents that are caused by everything from poor road conditions and appalling weather to medical conditions or texting while driving. However, Portland… read more

Tips for Safe Winter Bicycle Riding

For many people, the winter months would see their bicycles stored safely away in the shed, waiting for the snow and ice to melt and the thermometer to rise. Exercise enthusiasts who schedule regular cycling treks as part of their workout routine, turn to indoor tracks or other means of keeping fit until spring once… read more

Budget Cuts Lead to No Road Paving, Possible Injuries

Our Portland personal injury lawyers may be in for a busier year than usual in 2012. Bumpy roads lead to increased accidents—fact—for both cyclists and motorists, and it’s up to the city to provide safe thoroughfares for the people using them. The latest round of budget cuts, however, would appear to indicate that Portland road… read more

Good Portland Personal Injury Lawyers Hate Frivolous Lawsuits

The famous expression, “Only in America…” was almost undoubtedly created by someone who had heard of a ridiculous lawsuit being filed by a person who felt they could get rich quick at the expense of a faceless insurance company or giant corporation. These claims, also known as “frivolous lawsuits” are an expensive nuisance the legal… read more

Portland Biker Takes Safety Seriously

In 2011, a total of 319 people lost their lives on Oregon roads. That figure is almost identical to 2010 statistics. Tragically, however, the number of cyclists who were killed in traffic accidents more than doubled in the past 12 months. This raises questions regarding the safety of Oregon roads for bicyclists, and what can… read more

What Happens if My Car is Totaled in an Accident?

You were driving your pride and joy down the highway on a sunny day without a care in the world.  The stereo was belting out your favorite song, and the weekend was just around the corner. What could possibly go wrong? Suddenly, the answer to that question appeared in the form of a pickup truck… read more

Oregon Allstate Insurance Claim for Personal Injury

You only have to hear the words, “You’re in good hands,” to know which insurance company is being discussed. That slogan has been with Allstate Insurance for decades. The company has grown to become the largest publicly held personal lines insurer in the country, with a staggering $131 billion in total assets. More than 16… read more

Oregon USAA Insurance Claim for Personal Injury

USAA (which stands for United Services Automobile Association) Insurance was founded in 1922 by 25 U.S. Army officers. They met in San Antonio, Texas, and offered to insure each other’s cars when no one else would. Since then, USAA has grown to the point where they now boast 8 million members and a net worth… read more

What is Bodily Injury Liability Insurance? How Do I File a Claim?

It’s a sad fact of life that the number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States is medical costs, and if you’ve been sued for causing injury to someone else in an auto accident, they may make an Oregon bodily injury liability claim against you. In that case, if you don’t have appropriate or… read more