It was a gorgeous June day, and our client was driving north on I-5 near Eugene, Oregon with her 4 year old son in the back seat in his car seat. She saw a white Chevy Impala entering the Interstate from an upcoming on-ramp, so she signaled and moved to the left lane. The driver … Read More
Rear-End Auto Accident Settled in the Nick of Time
Our client was driving north on Highway 199, just outside of Grants Pass, Oregon. He slowed for a stop sign. Just as he was about to come to a complete stop, he happened to look in his rearview mirror, where he saw another car coming up fast behind him – too fast to stop. The … Read More
Distracted Driving Causes Accidents, Injury
The next time you’re stopped in traffic, take a look at the drivers around you. No matter what Oregon city or town you’re in, you’re likely to see at least one driver – if not more – on his or her cell phone. Adult drivers in Oregon are required to use hands-free devices to talk … Read More
Expertise of Auto Accident Attorney Leads to Favorable Settlement
Our client, who lives with his older brother, was running some errands that included filing his brother’s car with gas. He was stopped in a lane of traffic, waiting for the oncoming traffic to clear so he could make a left turn into the Bend, Oregon gas station nearest his brother’s house. While he was … Read More
Auto Accident Attorney Negotiates Complicated Case in Client’s Favor
Our client, a 21 year old woman, was riding in a 1988 Jeep Cherokee with a friend in Bandon, Oregon. Her friend ran a red light and hit a truck before veering across the lines dividing the lanes and hit a Dodge Durango head-on. Our client, who was severely injured, had to be cut from … Read More
No Evidence of Financial Condition – Motion in Limine
With rare exception, evidence of the defendant’s financial condition has no place in a personal injury trial. The only issues before the jury are 1) whether the defendant was negligent or otherwise at fault, 2) whether said liability caused the plaintiff injuries or damages, and 3) a determination of the plaintiff’s related injuries and value … Read More