HOW CAN POLICE REPORTS AND OREGON DMV ACCIDENT REPORTS IMPACT YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM? In Oregon, the police may or may not respond to an accident. Even if the police do respond to an accident, they may not create a report depending on the internal procedures of the law enforcement entity that responded to the call. … Read More
Things you should know after being involved in a semi-truck accident.
We here at the firm handle a large number of semi truck accident cases. Those are cases involving big rigs, 18 wheelers, usually on the freeways, either Highway 97, Highway 58, 62, or Interstate 5, so often it’s the main arterial highways because that’s where truckers are generally driving in higher numbers, and it’s also … Read More
How much is my car accident claim settlement worth?
One of the main questions I’m asked as an attorney, as a personal injury lawyer and auto accident lawyer is, “What is my case worth? How much can I recover?” And that’s always asked in the beginning. And I’ll tell you this; if a lawyer tells you the value of your case very soon after … Read More
Why Should You Hire A Car Accident Attorney?
If you’ve had the misfortune to be involved in an car accident, the last thing on your mind is hiring a lawyer to help you. You may only have minor injuries (to start) and you may consider just calling your insurance company to determine your next steps. What you may not know, however, is that insurance … Read More
Another Success Story – Oregon Pedestrian Accident
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
Study Reveals that More Accidents Caused by Drowsy Driving than Previously Known
Drowsy driving can be a challenging driving behavior to uncover. If law enforcement officers notice a car traveling erratically, it may not be obvious if the driver is drunk or merely falling asleep. If police pull that driver over, the driver may have been startled awake by the threat of receiving a citation by the … Read More