Motor Vehicle Accidents
5 Common Oregon Personal Injury Claims
Each year, on average, the United States is home to more than 30 million people who are injured and consequently require immediate medical attention. From car accidents to medical malpractice to defective products, there are many different types of accidents that indeed warrant litigation. Whether it’s to your body, your mind, or your property, most… read more
Oregon’s New Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect This Sunday: What You Need To Know
Effective this Sunday, October 1st, there will be a stricter ban on cell phone use while driving and higher fines. House Bill 2597, passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor earlier this year, prohibits drivers from using ANY function of the cell phone that requires holding or touching. The earlier version, enacted in… read more
5 Common Car Crash Mistakes That Will Cost You in Court
Even minor motor vehicle accidents can be extremely scary, and unfortunately, they’re all too common. In 2015 alone there were 32,166 fatal motor vehicle crashes and nearly 2.44 million people injured as a result of accidents on the road. Whether you’re in a small fender bender or become the victim of a drunk driving accident,… read more
Dealing With Post-Accident Emotional Trauma And How It Could Impact Your Case
We all like to think we’re safe drivers, but the reality is that over 37,000 people die in motor vehicle accidents every year in the United States. Sooner or later, you may need to seek out a personal injury lawyer for this purpose. But while it’s common to pursue treatment for physical injuries following an… read more
Top 4 Driving Behaviors That Cause A Serious Motor Vehicle Accident
In the first three months of 2017, there were 81 deaths related to serious motor vehicle accidents. The good news is this is down from 110 fatalities in 2016 (same time period). If we analyze the accidents and the underlying behaviors that contributed to the accidents we can see 4 main causes emerging – 1)… read more
How To Reduce Major Injury Risk By 50% In A Motor Vehicle Crash
What is the single most effective action Oregon residents can take to protect themselves and family members in a motor vehicle crash? While it might seem like an obvious answer or a topic that has been overplayed throughout the years with national “Click It, Or Ticket” campaigns, seatbelts still cut the risk of a serious injury… read more
How To Gain Pain & Suffering Reimbursement For Emotional Distress
In personal injury claims, the phrase “pain and suffering” describes a combination of the physical pain and emotional distress a victim suffers due to the accident and their injury. Emotional distress may be one of the most difficult injuries to prove in court and to insurance companies. Unlike a broken arm, there are no X-rays… read more
Volume of Oregon Vehicle Accidents Surpass Most US Cities!
Oregon Vehicle Accidents Are Worse Than Most US Cities One of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., has recently published Oregon vehicle accident statistics about Oregon drivers and it is not good! Allstate’s report, America’s Best Drivers Report 2016, lists the largest 200 cities in the US and provides data about which cities have… read more
Aggressive Driving and Road Rage Cause 56% of All Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents caused by aggressive driving contributes to more deaths and serious injuries in Oregon than any other factor. Aggressive driving or “road rage” type behavior includes (but not limited to) following too close, speeding, radical lane changes, and aggressive gesturing or threats. In today’s blog, I review how to handle yourself and the actions you… read more
Distracted Driving Accidents Take A Toll on Oregonians
Distracted Driving Accidents Significantly Increase in Oregon Distracted driving accidents caused by texting or using a hand-held cell phone while driving in Oregon, are significantly increasing, so much so that Oregon State Police now estimate that 25% of Oregon car accident injuries involve distracted driving. If you are involved in a distracted driving car accident,… read more