Our client was on the job, driving a company vehicle, when he was rear-ended while entering a freeway. This was a low-speed collision, but it nevertheless caused property damage to the vehicle and the other driver did not dispute liability. Following the accident, our client started to experience lower back pain that ultimately required corrective … Read More
“Sleep Driving” a Defense to Strict-Liability DUII in Oregon
Last week the Oregon Supreme Court issued its decision in “State v. Newman”, an appeal whose facts arose from a Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) conviction. In the state of Oregon, most cases require that a person act knowingly, negligently, or recklessly in order to be found guilty. In this case, the defendant … Read More
What Happens after Your Personal Injury Complaint is Filed?
We have made it to Friday again! Today’s video from our founder and senior partner Roy Dwyer discusses what happens after your Oregon personal injury or serious accident complaint has been filed: As Roy explains in this clip, once your claim has been filed, we (your attorneys) bring your complain to a process server, … Read More
Settlement Reached for Multiple Vehicle Collision Injury Victim
The defendant in this matter lost control of his vehicle, side-swiped another vehicle, and collided with our client head-on. This collision totaled our client’s car and left her with serious injuries. She was immediately rushed to the local hospital, where her examination revealed a number of severe injuries. These included a cracked and bruised sternum, … Read More
Sleep-Deprived Teens At Hightened Risk of Crashing
According to a study recently released online in the JAMA Pediatrics journal, drivers between the ages of 17 and 24 who report having slept 6 or fewer hours per night were about 20 percent more likely to be involved in an auto accident than those who slept longer than 6 hours per night. This study, … Read More
Dog Bites Represent One Third of Homeowner Insurance Payout Costs
In honor of national dog bite prevention week, recently published data from State Farm Insurance’s Insurance Information Institute reveals that dog bites continue to represent one-third of the payout dollars for homeowner liability claims. Homeowners’ liability insurance covers you if your dog bites someone visiting your home or if it bites someone when you take … Read More