The legislature and the courts in Oregon have addressed the issue of reckless driving. Reckless driving is defined as driving “a vehicle upon a highway carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others.” As we can see from this definition, “recklessness” implies a culpable mental state. In light … Read More
Legal Responsibility of Pedestrians and Drivers
The Oregon Vehicle Code is the primary resources for answers to what constitutes the statutory obligations of motor vehicle operators. In conjunction with the statutory obligations of motor vehicle operators, it is important to juxtapose a discussion of the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of pedestrians and bicyclists. In this section, we shall address: (1) the … Read More
$216,500 Workplace Injury Exacerbating a Preexisting Neck Condition
Our client sustained a neck injury when he was rear-ended while test-driving a truck for a local tire shop. The collision aggravated his neck, which had been surgically repaired just six months prior to this collision. The at-fault driver’s insurance company blamed our client’s preexisting condition and denied liability. After arbitration, however, our client was … Read More
$230,000 Inadequately Monitored Van – Handicapped Accident
Our wheelchair-bound client was injured upon exiting a van. The handicapped ramp was not level with the ground, so her wheelchair flipped forward and she was thrown to the ground. She fractured her leg and shoulder, but the driver’s insurance company denied liability. After several rounds of negotiation, we obtained a $230,000 settlement.
$235,000 Paintball Gun Eye Injury
Our client, a young boy, was negligently shot in the eye with a paintball gun. This injury required multiple surgeries. We settled the case for $235,000.
$238,000 Car Collision with Bicyclist
Our client was hit by an uninsured driver while commuting to work on his bike. He sustained extensive orthopedic injuries that required surgery. Liability was initially denied and our client was offered no settlement. Following litigation, however, our client was awarded a $238,000 settlement.