Posted on March 31, 2025 in Distracted Driving

Driving requires your full attention, yet distractions abound, from texting to fiddling with the car’s controls. One common, often overlooked distraction is eating. So, is eating and driving illegal in Oregon? While no explicit law prohibits it, the act can still result in legal repercussions if it leads to unsafe driving. At Paulson Coletti, we… read more

Posted on July 4, 2022 in Distracted Driving

Dram shop laws are in place so that third parties, aside from an intoxicated individual, can be held responsible if an intoxicated individual causes injuries. In Oregon, these laws are very specific about who can be held liable, and the list includes bartenders, servers, individuals who sell alcohol, and even social hosts at private residences… read more