Category: Personal Injury Law

Gresham Accident Lawyers: What to Do After a Car Crash

67-Year-Old Man, Trapped Under the Dashboard of His Wrecked Vehicle, Appears to Be Okay With little to go on except a neighborhood resident explaining that GPS directions in his location sometimes misdirect people, police in Lake City are still wondering how a 67-year-old man wrecked his car, became stuck under the dashboard, and spent the… read more

Wrong-Way Vehicle Accidents Can Cause the Most Serious Injuries

Every couple of days a new report of a wrong-way driving accident hits the news. Almost epidemic in some states, wrong-way motor vehicle accidents account for approximately 350 highway deaths in the US each year. According to the Federal Highway Administration, wrong way driving has been an ongoing problem since the beginning of the interstate… read more

Milwaukie Injury Attorneys Ready to Help You

Oregon 6, a High Priority Safety Problem, Is Once Again the Scene of a Serious Single-Vehicle Accident A stretch of Oregon 6, recently identified by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as a trouble spot for crashes, claimed its most recent victim March 5th when a Vancouver man drove his 2002 Ford Explorer off the… read more

Oregon Legislature Considers Harsher Penalties for Hit-and-Run Drivers

With the Oregon legislature considering a bill to make penalties harsher for those convicted of injury hit-and-run collisions, pedestrian and bicycle groups are hoping for a decrease in hit and run injuries throughout Oregon. House Bill 2542 would force a driver convicted of serious injury hit-and-run to forfeit his or her driver’s license for three… read more

Supreme Court to Decide on Medical Liens

Imagine this scenario.  You have been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person.  You were so injured that you were no longer able to work, your body has been changed drastically, and you will be considered physically disabled for the rest of your life. You hire an attorney… read more

Motorcycle Accident Statistics and Safety Tips

Over the last several years, many Portland motorcycle accident attorneys have become very familiar with new laws that the State of Oregon has instituted in order to keep motorcyclists more safe on the roadways.  These new laws and regulations are important, even if the most die-hard of motorcycle enthusiasts find them to be a nuisance… read more

Automobile Accident Attorneys and the Attorney-Client Relationship

One of the most misunderstood relationships in professional service today is the special relationship that is formed between a client and attorney, often simply called the attorney-client relationship.  Regardless of the kind of attorney you work with, this relationship still exists.  This is true whether you are working with private attorneys and even automobile accident… read more

December is Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month

Driving in December means more chance of being involved in a vehicle accident, and it may be one that is fatal. This increased risk of accidents will also likely result in the need for many individuals to seek the help of a Portland accident lawyer. It’s December, and the roads are filled with anxious shoppers… read more

Practice Areas for Personal Injury Law

What Is Personal Injury Law? Considering the variety of lawyers that are currently available today to assist potential clients, it is no wonder that many people with a claim have no idea what personal injury law is and exactly what these highly specialized attorneys do. So what is personal injury law anyway?  A personal injury… read more

What is Personal Injury Insurance?

When you’ve been involved in an accident, it is likely that one of the first things that you will be concerned about is how to afford any medical costs that you might incur. Certainly, in most cases, you may receive a settlement from the responsible party’s insurance company, or you may even obtain a settlement… read more