Año: 2015

No decirle a su abogado estas 5 cosas podría arruinar su caso

If you hire a lawyer, or are considering hiring a lawyer, for your personal injury claim, it is important to recognize that this will become a long-term, important relationship.  This means you need to be honest and open with your attorney at all times. Here are several things your attorney will need to know during… leer más

4 Tips for Surviving a Minor Car Crash

Car accidents can be life-changing and scary. Getting into our cars to drive is one of the riskiest decisions we make each day without even realizing it. Nearly 1.3 million people die each year in road crashes averaging about 3,287 deaths a day. Follow the proper steps after a car accident occurs to ensure you… leer más

3 More Common Myths you may have Heard from Friends, Relatives or Well-meaning Neighbors

Myth 4: You should get a fast settlement TRUTH: Actually, it’s easy to get a fast settlement.  What’s unusual is a fast and fair settlement.  The insurance companies love fast settlements, because if you are in a rush, they know they will be able to settle for pennies on the dollar.  But if you want… leer más

Aumenta el número de ahogamientos este verano en OR y SW WA

Este verano se ha registrado un número récord de ahogamientos en la región de Oregón y el suroeste de Washington, con 9 hasta la fecha. Todos los fallecidos este año han sido varones y todos menos tres eran adolescentes. El más reciente se produjo en el río Clackamas, cuando un joven de 22 años se ahogó mientras cruzaba el río a nado. El agua en Oregón... leer más

3 Common Myths you may have Heard from Friends, Relatives or Well-meaning Neighbors

Myth 1: You need a lawyer for every accident. TRUTH: Absolutely not.  Many accidents do not require a lawyer at all.  You may end up with more money in your pocket if you settle the case yourself.  But only if you understand the process. If you’ve done some negotiating before (and almost everyone has) use… leer más

Pedalpalooza Kicks Off this Weekend, 3 Weeks of Bike Rides for All

Portlanders love biking, and Pedalpalooza gives people of all ages, various fun rides to participate in for the remainder of June. The three-week event started yesterday and ends with the World Naked Bike Ride on June 27th. With 242 bicycle events for Pedalpalooza, various people and businesses put on rides with different themes and activities. There… leer más

Celebrate National Safety Month this June

Help save lives and prevent injuries by raising awareness this June of what it takes to stay safe. National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. Many people have different fears of about ways something terrible could happen to them…. leer más

Left-turn Signals Installed at SE Powell and 26th

With the recent fatal bicycle-car collisions on SE Powell, the city has added left-turn signals at the intersection with 26th Avenue. The new signals will have green left-turn arrows for both directions of traffic. The lights should be in full effect sometime this week. The lights are expected to improve safety by reducing crashes involving… leer más

Consejos de seguridad para los niños

Montar en bicicleta en verano es muy divertido, pero pueden ocurrir accidentes. Cada año unos 300.000 niños acuden a urgencias por lesiones en bicicleta. Algunas de las lesiones son tan graves que los niños pueden no sobrevivir. Las lesiones graves más frecuentes son las craneales y cerebrales. Llevar casco es extremadamente... leer más

Health Insurance – Your Last Resort

Personal injury protection (PIP) is the first place to go to get your medical bills paid if you have been in a car crash.  If you’ve been in a crash, call your own insurance company and speak to an adjuster about using your PIP for medical treatments. PIP only pays $15,000 toward your medical bills,… leer más