Our client was driving along a Central Oregon highway when a second motorist pulled into her lane without first making sure that it was clear. That motorist struck our client’s car, causing substantial property damage. Our client’s most significant injuries were a torn tendon in her right ankle that required surgery and a partially torn … Read More

Our client was a plumber hired to work on a large hospital remodeling project.  Unbeknownst to him, a wooden ramp at the job site had been broken and the general contractor inadequately repaired it.  This improper repair allowed the ramp able to suddenly “spring up” when more than one person was using it, and without … Read More

In this tragic case, a semi truck driver was speeding and lost control of her vehicle while rounding a corner. She crashed head-on into our client, who was killed instantly. Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC became involved and settled this case for the maximum amount allowed under Oregon statute: $500,000. If you have been injured … Read More

Our client was working for a metal recycling company.  His crew was hired to go onto a job-site and cut up heavy machinery to be recycled for scrap metal.  The owner of the machinery agreed that he would remove all flammable liquids prior to allowing our client access to cut them up.  However, he forgot to … Read More

Our client in this matter was driving his work truck when another truck driving in the opposite direction drifted into his lane, hitting him head-on at more than 50 miles per hour. The crash was severe: both vehicles were totaled and our client was severely injured and trapped in his work truck until help arrived. … Read More

A motorist in our client’s neighborhood habitually sped through the streets. Our client became increasingly concerned for the safety of the children who play in the area. He walked over to the speeder’s apartment to discuss these concerns and a man answered the door with a gun in his hand. This man shot our client … Read More