Dwyer Williams Cherkoss PC recently settled a rear-end collision case whose details were all too familiar. A passenger was sitting in an idling car at a red traffic light when that vehicle was abruptly struck from behind by another motorist. While the two drivers emerged from this accident unscathed, the passenger in the idling vehicle … Read More
Generous Injury Settlement for Uninsured Bicyclist
Thousands of bicyclists are injured every year in collisions with moving vehicles and many suffer catastrophic injuries. While drivers inside of motor vehicles are protected during accidents by the steel barrier that forms the frame of their car, truck, or SUV, bicyclists are not shielded from the impact of collisions. Uninsured bicyclists are an especially … Read More
Negligence Found in Dog Attack Injury Claim
Several months ago, Dwyer Williams Cherkoss PC was contacted by the mother of a young girl who was attacked and bitten by her neighbor’s dog. The girl’s mother sought an attorney well-versed in dog bite liability to represent her injured daughter and to seek damages against the dog’s owner. After hearing the details of the … 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
I just got in a car accident, who is going to pay my medical bills?
Car Accident Related Medical Expenses By Arne Cherkoss Generally speaking, the insurance company covering the car you were in at the time of the car accident will cover your medical bills, at least initially. This is called PIP, or Personal Injury Protection. You may recall that PIP is available regardless of fault. Please see my … Read More