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
Timeline for an Injury or Accident Settlement
Many people who contact a lawyer want to know how long it will take to get a settlement. Like most things in the law, the answer is “it depends.” However, we can give you some guidelines. First, let’s talk about when a case won’t settle. Medical Treatment In most cases, we will not settle your … Read More
Official Push for Roundabouts Instead of Traffic Signals at Deadly Intersection
In the wake of Portland’s news channel, KGW’s report that two young women, both Pacific University students, were killed in an auto accident at the intersection of Oregon 47 and Verboort Road near Forest Grove, community members called for traffic signals. These two women were not the first to die at this location. A 16-year-old high school … Read More
Oregon Teens Avoiding the Dreaded Road Test by Taking Drivers Education
The Register-Guard reports that an increasing number of Oregon teenagers are avoiding taking the state driving test to get their license. In a bid to prevent traffic accidents, the number one preventable cause of death for teenagers, the legislature has given teens a way out of the driving test: take a driver’s education course. The … Read More