Category: Personal Injury Law

The Dangers of Tired Drivers

One of the most dangerous drivers on the road isn’t the aggressive driver or even the distracted driver. One of the most dangerous drivers on the road is the tired driver. About 17% of road fatalities have been attributed to a tired driver, but little is done to keep people aware of the dangers of… read more

East Portland Plans to Add 18 Pedestrian Beacons

As the new school year begins, officials gathered at Southeast 113th and Stark Street for the new installation of pedestrian flashing beacons at five busy Portland intersections. These five are the first of 18 new beacons to be installed for a $1.9 million project to address pedestrian safety in East Portland. When a pedestrian pushes… read more

Back-to-School Safety Tips

September is here and that means time for the kids to start a new school year. Many parents have no idea what protections exist to keep kids safe during the school year. It is important for families to protect against any possible emergencies. More than half of families in the US with kids in school… read more

Is Your Childs’ Car Seat Safe Enough?

For many new parents, the task of getting a car seat can be a bit intimidating. Every year, thousands of deaths and serious injuries are prevented by car seats, so it’s important to find the right one, based on the child’s age, size and vehicle type. For a quick idea of what seat a child… read more

Portland Makes The List of Top Bike Friendly Cities

10 Best Bike Friendly cities in the US The cycling communities numbers have increased over the past few years.  Many cities across the country are responding by making roads safer for cyclists and creating new paths and trails.  Below is a list of the top cities with a passion for pedaling. Austin, TX – A… read more

Do I Need a Portland Personal Injury Lawyer?

It’s a universal dilemma, and one that thousands of Oregon motorists have asked themselves after being injured because of another road user’s negligence: “Do I really need a Portland personal injury lawyer to look after my claim?” What kind of answer would you expect to receive on an injury attorney’s blog? Well, it may shock… read more

Why File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

When a terrible accident has claimed the life of a loved one, between the grief that you are struggling with and the care that you have to provide to your family, it is undoubtedly a difficult time for you to even consider thinking about wrongful death lawsuits.  However, if you wish to hold the responsible… read more

What to Do After a Portland Auto Accident Death

There is truly nothing worse than the experience of losing a family member.  These terrible moments in our lives can be made even worse when we realize that that family member had fallen victim to an accidental death or a wrongful death that was not their fault.  If your family member has lost their life… read more

What Should I Do When My PIP Runs Out?

If you’ve been injured in an Oregon automobile or some other kind of personal injury accident, you may have to rely on your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance to cover your medical bills until the insurance details are all sorted out. This can become quite stressful for victims and their families, especially if the injuries… read more

Slip and Fall Accident Cases: Staircases

Here’s the scenario:  You’re in someone else’s building, either public or private, and you’re walking down a flight of stairs. No one else is near you; no one else is involved. Suddenly, you trip and fall, and realize right away you’ve done some serious damage to yourself. Who’s at fault? This is the question frequently… read more