Drug & Alcohol Abuse by Truck Drivers
Posted on November 25, 2022 in Personal Injury,Truck Accidents
Just thinking about a commercial truck driver being impaired by alcohol or drugs and operating these vehicles is scary. Commercial trucks can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, which basically puts the driver behind the wheel of a massive weapon that can cause significant injuries and property damage. Drug and alcohol impairment significantly… read more
Did a Defective Airbag Cause My Injury?
Posted on November 23, 2022 in Car Accident,Defective Product Litigation,Personal Injury,Product Liability Litigation
Vehicle accidents often result in injuries, but sometimes these injuries are caused by the various safety devices used to prevent injuries. This can include airbags. Not all airbag injuries are the result of a defective airbag. Sometimes, individuals do sustain minor abrasions or contusions as a result of the deploying airbag when a crash occurs…. read more
How to Find Traffic Accident Reports in Oregon
Posted on November 21, 2022 in Auto Accidents,Car Accident,Personal Injury
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in an accident, it is very likely that you are going to need the accident report to move forward with an insurance claim. Regardless of who was at-fault for the incident, the accident report is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Here, we want to… read more
What is Oregon’s “One Bite Rule?”
Posted on November 18, 2022 in Dog Bite,Personal Injury
Dog bite injuries can lead to significant setbacks for a victim. Injury victims should have a way to recover compensation if their injury was caused by another person’s dog, but there are specific laws in place regarding these incidents. Oregon subscribes to the “one bite rule” concerning dog bites, which is different from how other… read more
How Forced Arbitration Can Ruin your PI Claim
Posted on August 15, 2022 in Personal Injury
Many large corporations try to prevent themselves from getting into litigation by forcing consumers into something called forced arbitration. This is an alternative method to resolve a legal dispute, but it can be detrimental for an injury victim and their personal injury claim. Here, we want to discuss how forced arbitration can ruin a personal… read more
Personal Injury Claim Against the State in Oregon
Posted on June 15, 2022 in Personal Injury
Personal injury claims arise anytime someone is harmed due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity. Individuals can also file a personal injury claim against a government entity, but they are a little bit more challenging. Typically, the government does have some form of immunity against lawsuits, but they also usually… read more
What is a Contingency Fee?
Posted on May 25, 2022 in Personal Injury
If you sustain an injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual or entity, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. However, these cases can be challenging, and an attorney is the best way to ensure that your case is successful. But what about affording an attorney? Can you… read more
Personal Injury Involving Minors
Posted on May 23, 2022 in Personal Injury
Injuries can happen to anyone, including children. In some cases, these injuries are caused by the careless or negligent actions of others. When this happens, a minor and their parent or guardian should have a way to recover compensation for their injury expenses. Here, we want to discuss personal injury claims in Oregon involving those… read more