Fewer Cases Better Results
Who receives the award? Must it be shared by the entire family?
Like most things in law, this is not always clear-cut. The law simply states that proceeds shall be distributed “in accordance with each beneficiary’s loss.” In many cases, the beneficiaries can all agree to a distribution. If this is not possible, a judge will determine how to split up the proceeds among the beneficiaries. We… read more
What happens if I was injured by someone who is uninsured or underinsured?
If you’ve been injured by someone who is uninsured or underinsured, it can be difficult to understand what your claim is worth under your policy. It can also be frustrating since your own insurance company will probably try to pay as little as possible on your claim—even if you have coverage for this type of… read more
What guarantee can my attorney offer me?
Accident cases are all different and there are dozens of variables involved in each and every case. For this reason, it is impossible to guarantee an outcome on your case. However, it is a fact that accident victims who use the services of a Personal Injury attorney receive, on average, more than 3 times the… read more
Should I expect to receive payment for what I’m enduring as a victim of an accident?
If you’ve been the victim of an accident, you may require extensive medical treatment. So it’s important to remember that you must receive proper medical treatment so that you can recover from your accident. Also, since you have been the victim of an accident, you should know that insurance companies will compensate you for “pain… read more
What Is the Very First Thing I Should Do After an Accident?
The most important thing you need to do after being in an accident is to see a doctor and follow their instructions. It’s very common for victims of an accident to lose site of the importance of their own recovery because they are overwhelmed with paperwork, exams, appointments and bills that come after being in… read more
Man Walking Bicycle Killed by Oregon Hit-and-Run Driver
Date: January 26, 2011 Location: NE Third and Seward, Bend Name: Anthony John Martin Bend, Oregon police believe that they have recovered a 2008 GMC pickup truck that struck and killed a man walking his bicycle across the street, and have identified an unnamed ‘person of interest’. Local media reports indicate that just before 11pm… read more
Oregon Single Vehicle Rollover Results in Fatality
Location: Interstate 5 North of Rogue River Name: Jessee D. Maurer According to OregonLive, a Grants Pass man has died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash. Oregon State Police report that on January 28 at about 3:06am, Jessee D. Maurer, age 29, was driving north in a GMC Yukon on Interstate 5 near… read more
Four Riders Injured in Motorcycle Crash
Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Highway 20 near Bend, Oregon Names: Benjamin Jonsson, Cara Jonsson, Frederick Herzoff, Annette Herzoff A bucket in the road caused a crash between two motorcycles on July 18, 2010, on Highway 20 near Bend, Oregon, that injured four people, according to an OSP press release. Around 10 AM, state police… read more
UPDATE: Bike Accident Ruled Homicide
Kipp Crawford’s death, which sent shock waves through Portland, Oregon’s biking community in November, has been ruled a homicide, and the Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, announced February 18, 2010, that they are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case, according to reports from BikePortland.org.
Oregon Celebrates Safest Thanksgiving Since 1978
Thanksgiving may be over, but we’re still counting blessings. The Thanksgiving holidays, traditionally the most traveled and deadliest holiday period of the year, went by almost peacefully on Oregon roads this year. According to preliminary law enforcement information, the 2009 holiday was the safest it�s been since Oregon Department of Transportation started keeping track in… read more