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
One Way Street Accident Case Settled in the Right Direction
Our client had attended a show at a downtown Eugene, Oregon venue and was headed home about 2:30 am. He was sober and wearing his seat belt. He was leaving downtown on a one way street when he saw a car approaching in the opposite direction – going the wrong way on the one way. … Read More