Category: Catastrophic Injury Accidents
$15.4 Million Dollar Lawsuit Against the State of Hawaii
In the wake of what has been called the biggest ever lawsuit against the state of Hawaii, opinions have varied widely over whether or not the settlement agreed was excessive. However, Oregon park injury lawyers have agreed that in light of the state’s admission of liability and the fact that one of the victims was… read more
Child Attorneys Concerned by Spate of Negligent Gun Deaths
Children see guns on television most every day of the week, and many have difficulty understanding the dangers of a weapon they find in their own or a friend’s home. Portland child gun death attorneys, however, point to recent cases in neighboring Washington state and wonder if it’s the adults that need to be educated… read more
New Bill Could Make Buses Safer, According to Oregon Accident Attorney
With gas prices spiraling ever higher, people are continually looking for less expensive ways to travel, but an Oregon accident attorney has spoken out on the dangers of using some discount bus lines. Now, the U.S. Senate has passed legislation which address safety deficiencies in these companies. Senator Charles Schumer’s bill, recently passed by the… read more
Portland Head Injury Attorney Concerned By Number of Sports’ Injuries
Sports are an integral part of American life, but a Portland head injury attorney recently expressed fears at the high number of sports-related head injuries occurring at all levels of various sports. From the very young right up to and including professional sportsmen using the best of protective equipment, tens of thousands of athletes are… read more
Oregon Car Insurance Lawyers Warn of Car Sharing Risks
Everyone likes to do their bit for the environment, and if they can make a little extra money in the process, then fine. Oregon car insurance lawyers warned this week, however, that insurance companies are none too happy about the growing trend of car sharing. Companies that specialize in putting car sharing agreements in place,… read more
Road Rage Injury Lawyers Speak Out Against Violent Driving
In Oregon, as in other states, road rage is on the increase at an alarming rate, leading to rising levels of attacks and serious injuries. Our road rage injury lawyers want to share the results of a recent survey which discusses which cities have the most aggressive drivers, as well as suggestions on how to… read more
Oregon Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics and Costs
What’s the leading cause of death in the United States? Is it heart disease? Cancer? Whatever the disease statistics reveal, it may come as a surprise that fatal motor vehicle accidents are the number one killer in America of people aged from 5 to 34. Across all age groups, a fatal motor vehicle accident ranks… read more
Portland Toxic Chemical Injury Attorneys and Claims
It may come as something of a surprise to many people, but Oregon employees working with toxic chemicals have been proven to be working with unacceptable risks for many years. Portland personal injury attorneys have frequently been called upon to represent people who have been seriously affected by an unacceptable level of toxic risks that… read more
Study Finds Brain Injuries Are Related to PTSD
Perhaps the most traumatic of all injuries that someone involved in a car accident will have to contend with is damage to the brain. This is a life-altering injury that has serious effects on both the person who suffers the damage, and their extended family. A Portland brain injury attorney is often called upon in… read more
Don’t Drive with a Cold – Surprising Study
It’s the time of year when thousands of Oregonians are suffering with colds and flu. People still drive to the shops; mothers drive the kids to school and some people try to tough it out and drive to work, even when they should probably be at home in bed with a hot drink, a cold… read more