Dwyer Williams Cherkoss PC recently settled a lawsuit brought against the insurance provider of a driver who backed into a pedestrian in a grocery store parking lot. This incident occurred several months ago. At that time, a female customer was returning her shopping cart to the grocery store’s cart return area after shopping when she … Read More
Premise Liability in Gyms
When someone is injured while using gym equipment, they need to be certain they remember the events leading up to the injury. When using gym equipment, a person needs to ask trainers and other gym personnel how to use the equipment before using it alone. After that, it’s important to always ask questions when needed … Read More
Street Racing-Reckless Driving
In the state of Oregon reckless driving is defined as ” willful and wanton disregard for the safety of others.” Oregon has a specific statute for a kind of reckless driving that is very dangerous, street racing. Statute 4511.251 states that when 2 cars start at the same point on a public road and speed … Read More
Snowmobile Accidents, Bend Oregon
Snowmobiles are a fun outdoor activity enjoyed by many during the winter time. They can also be dangerous. To drive a snowmobile in Bend Oregon you must take a safety training class if you are under 16 years and without a driver’s license. The safety class must be approved by the DMV. After the safety … Read More
Distracted Driving in Bend Oregon
Driving is complicated enough without adding unnecessary distractions to it. When drivers are eating, putting on makeup, looking at dashboard electronics and talking or texting on their cell phone, they are distracted from driving and it is very dangerous. In Bend Oregon as of 11/28/2010 there were 292 traffic fatalities and last year there were … Read More
Bicycle Accidents in Bend, Oregon
A bicyclist in Oregon should know that the law treats a bicycle as another vehicle on the road. This means that a bicycle rider has the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of automobiles. Some responsibilities of bicyclists are: • After dark the person must have a front bright light and a rear reflector. • … Read More
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