Category: Oregon Legal Updates

Public Transportation Lawyers Note Big Increase in Number of Trips

Our Portland public transportation injury lawyers believe there may be a distinct correlation between the rising price of gasoline and the increased reliance on public transport; not a bad thing provided the public are given adequate protection from injury when using public transport services. The recently released American Public Transportation Association (APTA) report shows the… read more

Yellow Lights = Dilemma Zone for Drivers

The area before a stop light-controlled intersection where the light turns yellow and drivers are unsure whether or not to proceed or stop is now being called the “dilemma zone.” Portland traffic accident injury attorneys also think of that area as a danger zone, because literally thousands of people all across the country are being… read more

Oregon Child Neglect Attorneys Discuss Child Neglect Laws

The motivation of the parent is not what defines child abuse in Oregon, and what may surprise many people is that physical abuse is not the most common form of child abuse. Neglect is more prevalent, and specialists say the long-term effects on the child can be far more devastating. It’s safe to say that… read more

Portland Auto Defect Lawyers Support Fines Against Car Companies

Hundreds of people lose their lives on Oregon roads every year. Every loss of life is highly regrettable, of course, but Portland auto defect lawyers have become increasingly frustrated at the number of road deaths caused by malfunctioning vehicles that give occupants little or no chance of escaping serious injury or death in the event… read more

Oregon Studded Tires: Laws and Initiatives

Portland has long been known as one of the most bike-friendly cities in the entire country. Many proposals have been made to make cycling around the city safer, because Portland bicycle accident attorneys see hundreds of clients each year who have been injured by other road users. Frequently, this is because of unsafe cycling lanes… read more

Bicycling is on the Rise in Portland

You’d be forgiven for thinking that for a city to be the most popular in the nation among cyclists, it would need 12 months of good weather per year. It may surprise you, then, that Portland has more cyclists per head of population than any other major metropolitan area in the country, and recent studies… read more

Auto Accidents Downtown Prompt Traffic Signal Changes

The intersection of any two streets you care to mention will always come with its own inherent set of dangers. The busier the street, the greater the chance that someone will do something at that intersection that leads to someone’s car getting banged up. However, Portland car accident attorneys have noticed that one intersection in… read more

Why Mandatory Binding Arbitration Can Be Hard on Injured Oregonians

Oregon drivers who have been injured by other negligent road users have always had the right to consult Portland personal injury lawyers and seek compensation through the court system. In these cases, a judge or jury listens to the evidence presented from witnesses to the accident, doctors who have treated the injured driver and employers… read more

US DOT ‘Hours of Service’ Rule Prevents Truck Accidents

Virtually every product manufactured in the United States is transported by a truck at some stage. Trucks are an important cog in the country’s economic wheel. Portland truck accident lawyers know that trucks are also, simply because of their sheer size and weight, very dangerous objects and especially when the driver is tired. A 2006… read more

PIP Covers All Drivers Who Drive With Car Owner’s Permission

The State of Oregon Court of Appeals recently heard such a case, where Geico Insurance Company was the defendant in a case taken by Brandon Sheptow (Sheptow v. Geico Gen. Ins. Co., 246 OR App 18 (2011)). This case sets a precedent that anyone driving a car (with the owner’s permission) will be covered under… read more