Our motorcyclist client in this matter was injured when his bike fell on top of him in a roadway accident. He first noticed that his bike wasn’t working when he was preparing to leave work one evening. His motorcycle simply wouldn’t start. He began pushing the bike along the roadway in the direction of his … Read More
Recovering Damages for Your Motorcycle Accident Injuries
The attorneys at Dwyer Williams Cherkoss PC carefully investigate and evaluate Oregon motorcycle accidents to determine the motorcycle accident victim’s right to financial compensation. We take immediate steps to preserve and collect evidence and negotiate with insurance carriers. If you have suffered these types of devastating injuries you may have a claim for a wide … 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
We Are Dedicated Oregon Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorneys
We at Dwyer Williams Cherkoss PC believe that the most effective law firms limit their practice to one key area. For this reason, our firm is dedicated exclusively to representing Oregon residents who have been involved in serious accidents or who have suffered serious injuries or wrongful death because of the intentional, negligent, or reckless … Read More