The life of a well-known Bend resident was remembered this past summer after the man succumbed to the injuries suffered in a fatal motorcycle accident. According to a witness, the 2009 Buel motorcycle that was being operated by the individual was seen having suddenly lost control and then skidding over an embankment off of Highway … Read More
New Regulations Aim to Decrease Truck Accidents
Truck accidents happen every day all over the United States, and many of them are preventable, particularly those due to drowsy driving. In June, a high-profile celebrity was involved in a truck accident in New Jersey that landed him in the hospital for weeks. Drowsy driving is a leading cause of crashes and highway fatalities. … Read More
Drugged Driving May Have Caused Pickup to Crash into Motorcycle, Car, and McDonald’s
Everyone has heard the phrase: friends don’t let friends drive drunk. In recent years, thanks to the hard work of agencies like MADD, law enforcement has cracked down on people who drink and drive, and the public is much more aware of the risks. But there is still one risk that sometimes gets overlooked by … Read More
Bicycle Accidents Caused By Street Car Tracks
Both locals and visitors in Portland are very fortunate to have a wide variety of ways to get around without a car. Not only is Portland one of the most bike and pedestrian friendly cities in the country, but it also offers buses, light rail train, and even streetcars. But sometimes, having so many options … Read More
Oregon Statute of Limitations
Every state, including Oregon, has deadlines to file a lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, you will not be permitted to take your case to trial. In most situations, you or your attorney will make efforts to settle your case, but if those efforts are unsuccessful, you’ll need to file suit before the deadline. Please … Read More
Slip and Fall Cases Caused by Negligence
Slip-and-fall cases fit in the category of premises liability. That basically means that there is something wrong with a property which causes an injury. Slip-and-fall cases usually have the same basic fact pattern—there is some problem with the property, whether something left on the ground (liquid, or something slippery, or a defective rug) or something … Read More