Category: Car Accidents

Regulations to Decrease Oregon Older Driver Accidents

It is common knowledge that the average age of the population is increasing.  This is due to the fact that the aging population is much larger now than it has ever been before.  And with this aging population comes the realization that there are now many older drivers who are still in possession of their… read more

Ask the Oregon Injury Lawyer: Do I Have a Case?

If you are ever in a case where you were operating an airplane, truck, or automobile and were in an accident then you should definitely consider getting together with an Oregon injury lawyer. Depending on who was responsible for the accident, you could be eligible for a settlement. For example, if you were in a… read more

Hit By a Driver Who Ran the Red Light

Past Client Says She Was “Really Glad to Be Connected to Josh Shulman” of DuBois Law Group I was driving in the vehicle with my family when we got hit by a driver who ran the red light. We just had minor injuries that interfered with our normal life for several months. We were really… read more

How To File An Oregon Accident Report

Just because you are a safe driver, doesn’t mean that you do not run the risk of being in an accident. Knowing this, you should always prepare know what to do should this ever happen to you. And knowing what to do in this situation also includes understanding how to file an Oregon accident report… 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

Wi-Fi Technology Saves Lives of Pedestrians and Bicyclists

In 2011, America recorded the lowest number of road traffic fatalities in more than 60 years. Sadly, that trend is reversing in 2012, and one of the reasons for the new spike in numbers, according to NHTSA officials, is drivers becoming distracted through the use of relatively new technology and specifically through cell phone use…. 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

Injury Compensation Cases Recently Settled

The Portland injury compensation lawyers 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: 1)   Y.S. was an avid bicycle rider who was unable to ride her bike for over two months after being hit by a car. She… read more

Prevent Underage Drinking and Driving in Oregon

Without a doubt, drunk driving is a problem in Oregon, along with the rest of the country. And when you combine alcohol and motor vehicles, and then add an underage driver into the mix, you’ve got a real recipe for disaster. Now, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) is looking for ways to prevent underage… read more

Oregon Hit and Run Laws Need to Change

At the moment, Oregon hit and run laws provide an unintentional but obvious loophole that actually encourages drivers in certain situations to flee the scene, even if they intend to turn themselves in later on. However, that time lapse can be fatal for the injured person left behind. Why would anyone leave an injured person… read more