Everyone has heard the phrase: friends don’t let friends drive drunk. In recent years, thanks to the hard work of agencies like MADD, law enforcement has cracked down on people who drink and drive, and the public is much more aware of the risks. But there is still one risk that sometimes gets overlooked by … Read More
Bicycle Accidents Caused By Street Car Tracks
Both locals and visitors in Portland are very fortunate to have a wide variety of ways to get around without a car. Not only is Portland one of the most bike and pedestrian friendly cities in the country, but it also offers buses, light rail train, and even streetcars. But sometimes, having so many options … Read More
Oregon Statute of Limitations
Every state, including Oregon, has deadlines to file a lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, you will not be permitted to take your case to trial. In most situations, you or your attorney will make efforts to settle your case, but if those efforts are unsuccessful, you’ll need to file suit before the deadline. Please … Read More
Slip and Fall Cases Caused by Negligence
Slip-and-fall cases fit in the category of premises liability. That basically means that there is something wrong with a property which causes an injury. Slip-and-fall cases usually have the same basic fact pattern—there is some problem with the property, whether something left on the ground (liquid, or something slippery, or a defective rug) or something … Read More
Timeline for an Injury or Accident Settlement
Many people who contact a lawyer want to know how long it will take to get a settlement. Like most things in the law, the answer is “it depends.” However, we can give you some guidelines. First, let’s talk about when a case won’t settle. Medical Treatment In most cases, we will not settle your … Read More
Official Push for Roundabouts Instead of Traffic Signals at Deadly Intersection
In the wake of Portland’s news channel, KGW’s report that two young women, both Pacific University students, were killed in an auto accident at the intersection of Oregon 47 and Verboort Road near Forest Grove, community members called for traffic signals. These two women were not the first to die at this location. A 16-year-old high school … Read More