Our client was driving his 1994 Honda Civic southbound on I-5 in the right lane just south of Custer Way, Tumwater, Washington. At the same time, an agent of Walgreens Oshkosh, Inc. (“Walgreens”) was driving a 2009 International semi-truck and trailer slightly behind him. It was dark and rainy. The semi was attempting to change … 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
$350,000 Settlement for Collision on Icy Roads
Circumstances of the Case Our client was driving her Jeep Cherokee eastbound on U.S. Highway 26, about three miles north of Madras. At the same time, the adverse driver was driving an Oldsmobile Bravada – owned by his mother – westbound on the same stretch of highway. The road surface was covered in ice and … Read More
$363,000 Settlement for Truck Accident While on the Job
Facts of the Case This recent settlement involved an accident while performing work duties. Our client was the driver of an Isuzu Truck traveling north on SR 99 nearing the intersection of SR 99 and Milliron Road in Eugene, Oregon. The other driver was traveling west on Milliron Road approaching the intersection with SR99. Westbound traffic … 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
Should You Talk to the Insurance Adjuster After an Accident?
We will be the first to tell you that you may not need a lawyer to settle your automobile insurance claim. There are some circumstances where an automobile accident victim can resolve his or her own claim. We typically find that a lawyer is not necessary when the medical treatment involved includes a simple hospital … Read More