Our client and a friend had planned a weekend getaway. The client’s friend picked her up early in the morning, and the two were off on what was supposed to be a fun, relaxing adventure. Unfortunately for the women, their weekend plans were put on hold when they were involved in an accident, in which … Read More
Memo to the Oregon Legislature: Healthcare Transformation Starts with Patient Safety
In its February, 2012, session, the Oregon Legislature grappled with proposed health care transformation bill. In the course of the session, we learned that some legislators are more concerned about “defensive medicine” and establishing arbitrary limits on access to justice for Oregonians who are on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) or Medicaid than they are … Read More
Oregon Auto Accident Injury Claim Settled in Client’s Favor
Our client was stopped and patiently waiting to turn left at a busy urban intersection. This major intersection had two turn lanes, and our client was in the rightmost turn lane, with cars in the next lane over, also waiting to turn left. When the drivers – including our client – received the green arrow, … Read More
Medford, Oregon Pedestrian’s Personal Injury Accident Settled Favorably
Our client was walking down the street when a car hit him, knocking him to the ground. Although the accident left our client seriously injured, the driver sped away from the scene. Luckily, an observant witness was present at the scene of the accident and provided information for the police to locate the hit-and-run driver, … Read More
Medford Oregon Premises Liability Win against Sears Retail Store.
Claim handled by: Arne Cherkoss – Tough Negotiator. FACTS: A Personal Injury Claim: Our client sat in a chair while shopping in the Sears Retail Store in Medford Oregon. The chair broke, causing our client to fall and hit his head on the concrete floor. An employee examined the chair and noticed that it was … Read More
Another Win at Trial
Well, I won another case at trial this month (two, actually, but this post only deals with the first trial). I had a great client and a great jury. Somewhat complicated knee condition, but the jury was attentive and understood the situation. Rather than try to explain it all, I will simply post my Trial … Read More