In the video below, our founder and senior partner Roy Dwyer answers a common question posed by many new clients: how can you get a settlement in your Oregon auto accident injury claim? As Roy explains, the first thing you have to be able to prove is fault. You must demonstrate that the person who … Read More
Senate Hearing tomorrow on HB 3160A – Amending the UTPA to Cover Insurance Companies
This blog post was written by Erik Kancler, who works on government and media relations and who is writing on behalf of Economic Fairness Oregon. A former BlueOregon contributor, Erik has previously worked as a scientist, journalist, nonprofit director, and as policy adviser to the Oregon Senate Democrats. There is simply no good reason, principled, … Read More
Settlement for Passenger Injured in Collision With Telephone Pole
Our client in this Central Oregon auto accident case was the passenger in a car being driven by a friend. His friend was driving above the posted speed limit and, due to his excessive speed, failed to successfully negotiate a corner, hit a curb, and drove directly into a power pole. Our client was seriously … Read More
Car Accident Injury Victim Recovers Lost Wages
Our client was driving her car along a busy street in Bend. As she approached an intersection, she noted that the light was green for traffic moving in her direction, and proceeded through the intersection. When her car was half way through the intersection, another motorist ran a red light and crashed his vehicle into … Read More
U.S. Motorcycle Fatality Rates Up for 14th Year in a Row
Last week, the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released its latest motorcycle fatality study. More than 5,000 motorcyclists perished on our nation’s roads last year, which represents an increase of nine percent across the country from 2011 to 2012. This is the 14th year out of the past 15 years that motorcyclist deaths increased nationwide. … Read More
Oregon State Law Applies To and Protects Motorcyclists
Oregon’s driver’s manual is referred to as our “Rules of the Road” and it includes certain “Do’s” and “Dont’s” that apply to those riding motorcycles as well as to drivers who share the road with motorcyclists. Oregon’s traffic rules define the obligations and responsibilities of motor vehicle drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The “Rules of … Read More