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
Medford Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse
An Oregon woman has been arrested for allegedly abusing two elderly people in an effort to steal their money. The woman is now facing over 30 criminal felony charges stemming from her treatment of the victims. Read on to learn more about the case, and contact a skilled Oregon elder abuse attorney if you believe … 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
Bend Parkway Head-On Crash Causes Critical Injuries to Ten-Year-Old Child
A recent crash on the Bend Parkway sent a ten-year-old boy to the hospital with critical injuries. This tragedy highlights the serious nature of head-on collisions, which are among the most serious and deadly type of car accident. The accident occurred in the morning of April 19th on the Bend Parkway near the Northwest Hawthorne Avenue … 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