Category: Medical/Safety
Portland Accident Lawyers are Familiar with Compound Fractures
Open Fracture Recovery Can Mean Extended Time Away from Work and Large Medical Bills Seen frequently in the aftermath of a car collision, open fractures (also referred to as compound fractures) that do not heal properly or become infected require a significant amount of medical treatment over an extended period of time—meaning such an injury… read more
Truck Accident Injuries are Prevented By Ban on Cell Phones
2013 Marks the Beginning of a National Hand-Held Phone Ban Regarding Interstate Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers As of January 3, 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a ban on the use of hand-held phones by interstate commercial truck and bus drivers. With… read more
Typical Injuries from Truck Accidents
As truck accident lawyers, DuBois Law Group can verify that truck accidents are among the most devastating of vehicle accidents, resulting in injuries and financial difficulties almost unimaginable. But, when a truck encounters a train, you are talking about an entirely different kind of devastation. Typical Injuries from Trucking Accidents With the many trucking regulations… read more
Drowsy Drivers Responsible for Up to 33% of Fatal Car Accidents
According to a 2013 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, one in twenty-four drivers in the US stated that they recently fell asleep while they were driving—an alarming statistic. Even more alarming is that according to the same study, health officials believe that the one in twenty-four figure could be higher because many drivers aren’t… read more
A Car Accident Doctor Could Make or Break Your Case
Chris Brown Makes Headlines After Crashing His Car Trying to Evade Paparazzi Notorious singer Chris Brown again made headlines after crashing his black Porsche into a wall while allegedly trying to evade paparazzi in Beverly Hills. According to The Huffington Post, Brown escaped the accident without injury, and Beverly Hills law enforcement reported the accident… read more
Civil Litigation: Car Accident Lawsuits
Car accidents lawsuits are a common occurrence for many people who have been involved in a major automobile accident. First and foremost, it must be said that if at any time you feel your car accident claim may go to court, or that you need help in settlement negotiations, you will need to seek the… read more
Common Causes of Crashes Seen By Automobile Accident Lawyers
Automobile accident lawyers operating in Oregon sees literally hundreds of car accident cases each year. These accidents typically involve people that have been injured due to the reckless and negligent actions of others driving on the road, or those that didn’t take the proper precautions to avoid a car accident. However, this number is nothing… read more
Whiplash and Auto Accidents
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Oregon Car Wreck Attorney Discusses Common Crash Causes
If you’re a car driver and are on the road a fairly average amount of time, there’s at least a 25 percent chance that you’ve been involved in a car accident within the last five years. Yes, that’s right. As a driver, there’s a one in four chance that you’ll be involved in some sort… read more
Paying Medical Bills After Injury from Car Accident
You have been involved in a car accident and now you have an injury from a car accident. You have to go to hospital and seek medical treatment, but you‘re not sure how you’re going to pay for it or who is responsible for paying for it. Is it your health insurance? Is it the… read more