The demand for better and more substantial mental health care and practices continues to grow across this nation, particularly for our veterans. One instance caught not only statewide attention, but also nationwide notoriety, when veteran Jon Jacobsen, 50, chose to jump to his death from the roof of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland, … Read More
The Common Causes of Auto Accidents
Auto accidents happen every day, all around the world. In total, over 10 million car crashes occur in this country every year, and, sadly, earlier this year [August], four people were killed in a single car crash in Sandy that ended in a fiery explosion. While this crash only involved one car, such collisions can … Read More
Assistance for a Deceased Loved One’s Survivor
When an individual is killed by the negligent or wrongful acts of another person or entity, the survivors of that individual can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or entity that caused the death. These suits can be anything from holding a school responsible for failing to notice and treat a child’s medical … Read More
Filing A Workers Compensation Claim In Oregon
Businesses in Oregon are more likely to have workers compensation insurance than those in many other states. But why is this? The answer to that question may be quite simple. The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services has recently revealed that employers in the State of Oregon pay some of the lowest insurance rates … Read More
Receiving Compensation Following A Dog Attack
Dog bites and dog attacks occur often. In fact, over 5 million men, women, and children become victims of these attacks every year – many of which live in Oregon. In fact, just this month a yard maintenance worker suffered a serious dog bite while she was mowing a lawn in Northeast Canby. The maintenance … Read More
$280K Slip & Fall Lawsuit: A Reminder to Record Incident Details
This past August, a Sandy, Oregon Safeway found itself facing a $280,000 lawsuit for a slip and fall accident. According to court paperwork, the injured party slipped on a greasy patch in the store, and as a result, she suffered back injuries, necessitating $30,000 in medical expenses. She is also seeking $250,000 for pain and … Read More