The Role of a Personal Injury AttorneyPersonal injury attorneys are civil litigators who represent clients – commonly referred to as plaintiffs – alleging psychological or physical injury as result of negligence or careless acts by another person, company, entity, government agency or organization. Personal injury attorneys practice in an area known as tort law. This … 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
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
More and More Pedestrians Dying on US Roads
Roadway deaths are on the rise. Between 2014 and 2016, deaths on US roads increased by over 14%. While deaths overall have soared, the category of roadway occupant that has suffered the greatest increase in fatalities is that of pedestrians. Read on to learn about the rise in pedestrian deaths and ways that these deaths … Read More
Wintry Weather Results in Fatal Accident in Clackamas County
A snowy highway is believed to be responsible for a head-on crash that killed one young passenger and injured two others. The crash is a cautionary tale of the perils of driving in wintry weather. Read on for information on how to drive safely during the season of snow and ice on roadways, and contact … Read More