Elder abuse is devastating, both for the person who has to suffer it and for the close friends and family members who all too often don’t realize it’s happening until it has gone on for a lengthy period of time. Vulnerable family members can suffer dehumanizing neglect, physical abuse, sexual assault, financial exploitation, and severe … Read More
Beware of Conflict When Sharing the Road
Oregonians enjoy lush greenery, numerous hiking trails, walkable neighborhoods, and miles of bike paths. These livability standards extend to the state’s “share the road” philosophy. This ethos helps ensure that pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicle drivers can at least cooperate on the road, if not necessarily live in perfect harmony. As part of this philosophy, Oregon … Read More
Find Out About the Owner After a Dog Bite
In Oregon, the rule is that an owner is strictly liable for injuries caused by the dog if he/she knew or should have known that the dog was dangerous. This is often referred to as the “one free bite” rule—essentially, an owner is not responsible unless the dog has harmed someone in the past (though, … Read More
Passenger in an Auto Accident? You Probably Have a Good Case
In most Oregon automobile accidents, passengers will be able to recover for their injuries if they pursue claims. The reason is simple—it is highly unlikely that a passenger was a cause of the collision. The liable party is almost always the driver of one of the vehicles. Certainly, this might not always be the case. … Read More
In an Auto Accident? Get a Police Report!
The police report is oftentimes the first step in making a claim to the insurance company for an Oregon automobile accident. The accident report contains important information, including the exact location of the accident, names and addresses of everyone involved in the accident, name of vehicle owners, insurance information, and vehicle identification (VIN and license … Read More
Will My Premiums Go Up If I Make an Oregon PIP Claim?
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is insurance that can help pay for medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses and some household expenses. It is available to the occupants of an automobile following an automobile collision. In most cases, the insurance paying the PIP claim is the accident victim’s own insurance, or the insurance of a family … Read More