Sexual Assault in Nursing HomesIt’s difficult enough being a caretaker, and to entrust the care of your loved one to another when you realize you can’t do it yourself. You can go through every review, interview the nursing home director, and take every precaution, but this does not extinguish the guilt you may feel if … Read More
Beware of Lowball Offers from Auto Insurance Companies
Lowball OffersSome people involved in car wrecks choose to handle their claim without the assistance of an attorney. While you certainly can handle the claim yourself, statistics show that you are likely to recover less compensation than had you hired an attorney to handle your claim. There are many challenges and nuances involved in handling … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Bus Accidents
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Bus Accidents If you’ve been in an accident while riding on a bus, you likely have a lot of questions. Anytime you are paying to ride a bus, the bus operator owes you a relatively high standard of care to insure your safety. All bus operators owe their passengers the duty … Read More
Sexual Assault and Third Party Liability
Sexual Assault and Third Party LiabilitySexual assault is about power and control. It is a violent betrayal that can cause great harm, both physically and emotionally, to the victim. The pain and suffering can be greater than trauma caused by other personal injuries. The only way to be compensated for the paint and suffering from sexual … Read More
Dealing with an intoxicated driver at the scene of an accident
Intoxicated driversIn a two-car wreck, make sure everyone is okay, call first responders (if necessary), and exchange information. But, what happens when the other is intoxicated? What do you do then? Below are a few tips for dealing with an intoxicated driver at the scene of a wreck.Health and safety come firstAfter a wreck, the first … Read More
I Suspect Child Abuse at My Child’s Daycare – What Should I Do?
Steps to Take Now if You Suspect Child AbuseMany pre-school children spend at least a portion of the day in daycare centers. Oregon daycare centers have a duty to protect children from reasonably foreseeable harm. Accidents to children do not “just happen” and many accidents can be prevented if proper safety guidelines are followed, but … Read More