Category: Personal Injury Law
Driver Safety in Wet Road Conditions
With the rain starting to come back in Oregon, it is important to stay safe during the wet and rainy road conditions. To prepare for the weather, make sure you have windshield wipers that function properly to allow you maximum visibility while driving. Make sure headlights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals are all… read more
Teen Driving Safety
Teens drivers are more likely to be distracted while driving. Texting and driving is very common among teens and it is important t0 make sure your teen understands the rules of the road to keep themselves and other drivers safe. Nearly 1/3 of all teen deaths between the ages of 16-19 are a result of… read more
Fall Conditions Driver Safety
October means a 15-20% increase in accidents on the roads. With the weather conditions changing, the first few rainy days make the roads extra slippery. Oil on the road and falling leaves are important to watch out for. Make sure to drive carefully to avoid accidents in these wet conditions.
Back to School Safety
With children traveling to and from school starting this month, it is important to keep an eye out for them while driving. The accident rates with children as pedestrians or bicyclists tend to go up during back-to-school and we want to make sure Oregonians are safe during this time of year.
How to Take a Dog Bite Case to Small Claims Court
Many dog-bite disputes never make it court due to negotiations between the injured person and the dog owner or insurance company. If you were injured by a dog, there are a few different options you have to take the case to court. Small claims court is typically recommended because in most states you can sue… read more
Safety Changes Coming to North Williams Avenue
North Williams Avenue will be seeing new safety changes to make it more bike and pedestrian friendly. Four-thousand bicyclists use it everyday along with 8,000 cars, trucks and buses. New changes include a much wider lane for just bikes on the left and one motor vehicle traffic lane on the right. Bicyclists agree it will… read more
What to Do if You Get into an Accident in a Parking Lot
People tend to be multi-tasking and not paying attention to where they are going in parking lots. There are many issues that arise in a parking lot accident and it is important to be able to deal with them to protect your interests. Below are some tips on what to do if you find yourself… read more
How to Choose the Right Witness for Your Accident Claim
Having the right witness can make or break your accident claim. The presence of third party witnesses and their credibility is crucial to your claim. One of the first questions the insurance company will ask about filing a claim is if there were any witnesses present besides the drivers. The insurance adjuster will want to… read more
How Much Money is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you’re considering filing a claim with an insurance company because youve been hurt (personal injury lawsuit) you’re probably wondering how much your case is worth. Our civil justice system awards money (damages) to the person injured by making the party responsible for the injury (or their insurance company) pay the injured person for the… read more
The 7 Most Common Motorcycle Accidents & How to Avoid Them
Reduce your odds of getting into a motorcycle crash with these tips. The more educated you are about motorcycle safety, the lower the chance of being injured or killed. Safety gear is helpful but doesn’t necessarily prevent injury in a crash. Below is a list of seven common accidents and how you can prevent them…. read more