Our client was walking in a crosswalk in a department store parking lot, on her way to do some shopping. When she was halfway through a crosswalk, a motorist struck her, causing significant injuries. The motorist told the investigating officer that he became distracted by couple who were arguing. As he watched the couple argue, … Read More
Meeting Oregon Reporting Requirements after a Car Accident
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, Oregon law requires you to file an accident report within 72 hours of the collision. For car accident injury victims, properly filing the report not only ensures you meet your legal obligation, it also helps lay the foundation for any personal injury claims you may have. Here’s … Read More
Family Sues Landlord for Wrongful Death
An Eastern Oregon family is suing their landlord after an electrical fire resulted in the death of their 8-year-old son. In July 2016 the five-person family were asleep when the smoke alarm went off. The father got out of bed and saw a large fire in the living room. The parents managed to get their … Read More
Distracted Driving Auto Accidents on the Rise in Oregon
Traffic crashes continue to be a leading cause of death in the state of Oregon, which reported around 495 deaths due to auto accidents in 2016. While alcohol and speeding account for many of motor vehicle fatalities, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) said that distracted driving, particularly by using mobile phones is increasingly a … Read More
$725,000 Semi Truck Hit and Run Collision
Our client was traveling south on Highway 97 in Bend, Oregon. She was seated in the front passenger seat of her 2005 Jeep Cherokee, which was driven by her husband. They had come to a full stop at the traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 97 and Powers Road, behind a Ford F350 truck. … Read More
Oregon Woman Dies in Car Crash: Driver Under Influence of Marijuana
The cause of a recent fatal crash on I-5 in Turnwater, Washington, has been discovered. The driver of the car that caused the auto accident was under the influence of marijuana. He has been charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. The man was driving at 5:39 in the morning at a speed … Read More