Driver negligence claimed another victim in Portland recently, when a garbage truck hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at Fifth Avenue and Morrison Street in downtown Portland. The truck driver was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian using a crosswalk, and for failure to adhere to … Read More
Brain Injury Sustained in Portland Cement-Paver Assault
A man accused of striking a pedestrian in the head with a cement paver, knocking him unconscious, was indicted April 3, 2015. The attacker was arraigned on charges of first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault. The victim suffered severe head injuries, including damage to his brain. According to law enforcement officials, the … Read More
Portland Fire Department Official with Multiple DUI Accident History
One of Portland’s Fire captains has been arrested three times for drunk driving. The most recent DUI accident resulted in injuries for 2 motorists who were on their way home when the Fire Captain crossed the center line and drove them off the road, nearly hitting them head-on. The crash caused extensive damage to the … Read More
Teenage Driver Injured in Major Car Accident Airlifted
A car accident along the Oregon 99E south caused serious injuries to a 19-year old driver. Initial investigation showed that the injured driver was in a white Ford Focus when a gold Cadillac struck the driver’s side door. The impact of the crash caused serious damage to the victim’s vehicle. Due to the severity of … Read More
Veteran’s Suicide Led to $1.3M Wrongful-Death Claim
The demand for better and more substantial mental health care and practices continues to grow across this nation, particularly for our veterans. One instance caught not only statewide attention, but also nationwide notoriety, when veteran Jon Jacobsen, 50, chose to jump to his death from the roof of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland, … Read More
The Common Causes of Auto Accidents
Auto accidents happen every day, all around the world. In total, over 10 million car crashes occur in this country every year, and, sadly, earlier this year [August], four people were killed in a single car crash in Sandy that ended in a fiery explosion. While this crash only involved one car, such collisions can … Read More