The most difficult aspect of any premises liability case is liability; specifically, it is the fact that plaintiffs usually control most of the circumstances surrounding the injury. Plaintiffs in premises liability cases have control over where they are looking, what they recognize as dangers, and how fast they are walking. By comparison, people in car … Read More
Safety Precaution Recommendations for Motorcyclists
It is common knowledge that motorcycle drivers are at a heightened risk of accident-related injuries and death than drivers of cars, trucks, and other passenger vehicles. Motorcycles generally travel at the same speeds as enclosed motorized vehicles, often overtaking those cars, yet motorcycle drivers and passengers have virtually none of the protections that drivers of … Read More
Rules of the Road for Oregon’s Motorcyclists
According to the USDOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are approximately 37 times more likely to die in a crash than someone riding in a passenger car. In the state of Oregon last year, there were 993 motorcycle accidents in which 919 people were seriously injured and an additional 39 died. This means that … Read More
Rear-End Collisions Can Exacerbate Pre-existing Conditions
Our law firm was recently contacted by a passenger who was sitting in an idling car at a red traffic light when her vehicle was abruptly hit from behind by another motorist. The two drivers emerged from this accident unscathed, but our client sustained physical injuries and the accident exacerbated her preexisting medical conditions. Our … Read More
Personal Injury Claim Settled after Multiple Car Collision
Oregon’s roads can be treacherous in the fall and winter months. Whether you are driving along the overcast coast with its slick roads or in the mountains and high desert on snowy roads, Oregon’s roadway hazards are as high as its accident rates in the fall and winter. Reduced visibility and dangerous driving conditions are … Read More
Oregon’s Financial Responsibility Law for Automotive Insurance
Oregon law requires that automobile policies provide a minimum level of liability coverage. There are two main reasons for this requirement. First, it ensures that motor vehicle drivers can respond to damages in liability. Second, it ensures that all motor vehicle accident victims are compensated for injuries that they sustain. Every automobile insurance policy issued … Read More