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
Dealing with insurance after a motorcycle wreck
How To Make Insurance Claims After Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcyclists are more likely to sustain significant injuries during a wreck than car drivers. This means if you have recently been in a motorcycle accident, you are probably dealing with medical bills and lost wages. The last thing you need is to have your insurance claim derailed by … Read More
Hazardous Material (Hazmat) Truck Accident Claims
Accidents Caused by Trucks Carrying Hazardous Materials Tractor-trailer trucking accidents can surprise many with the variety of ways in which they can cause injury. Because of the relative difference in weight as between a semi truck and a standard vehicle, semi accidents are much more likely to injure people for life or otherwise kill them … Read More