Oregon Personal Injury Accidents
9 Ways to Avoid Getting Duped by Insurance Company Settlement Tactics… And Recover For Your Injuries
We’ve become very familiar with radio and TV ads portraying the friendly insurance agent…. your dear friend….. interested in watching out for only you. Yet faced with an injury claim, the reality is a bit different. Insurance companies are not your friends, and like a sneaky fox, should not be trusted. It is important to understand their… read more
Free Legal Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
A Free Legal Consultation is a great way to obtain legal insight into your potential personal injury case. It is a great forum to develop answer to basic questions about the case and whether the attorney is the right fit for you. So how do you know if you need a personal injury attorney? Today’s… read more
Which cars reduce your chance of a fatal car accident?
Weekly headlines chronicle dozens of Oregon fatal car accidents. It seems we are constantly being reminded of the tragic impact that fatal accidents have on our lives, families and communities. But did you know that fatal car accidents in Oregon are actually on the DECLINE? In a recent study, Oregon was ranked in the top… read more
What is my personal injury case worth?
When I meet with a client for the first time to review details of their personal injury case, I am inevitably asked, “What is my personal injury case worth?” This is a complex question that is not easily answered. Determining the potential value of a personal injury case requires thoughtful evaluation and gathering of facts… read more
Are You Protected When You Use Uber? The Risks of Shared Ride Apps
By now you have probably heard of Uber, Lyft or Sidecar? Travel to almost any major U.S. city at the moment and you will find one, if not all of these technology companies offering a new breed of transportation – a vehicle-for-hire accessed directly through the tap of a smartphone.
Oregon Dog Attacks: Who is Liable for My Dog Bite?
Last week an extremely brutal dog attack occurred in SE Portland, leaving two women with multiple puncture and tear wounds. Local news reports confirm the two-year-old male pit bull attacked Kimberly Shay and her friend Terry after they opened the door of the downstairs apartment unit Shay rents out.
Distracted Driving in Oregon: The Dangers of Technological Distractions
As technology progresses, so does the epidemic of distracted driving. It is a problem on the rise because we are living in a society that craves convenience and tends to reward multitasking.
Accident Settlement Mistakes Insurance Companies Hope You Make!
Insurance companies are not your friends, they are in the business to make money. In fact, they are actually hoping you make vital mistakes after a car accident that could be detrimental to your insurance claim. Ever wonder what those mistake are?
Free Medical Alert Card Download [with Infographic]
Using my previous post, 8 Reasons Why You Need A Medical Alert Information Card, I created an informative infographic highlighting the benefits of developing a card for each member of your family. As a personal injury attorney, I often hear of examples where breakdowns in communication occured during the post-accident chaos. Medial Alert Information Cards provide peace-of-mind and actually save lives!
8 Reasons Why You Need A FREE Medical Alert Card
As a personal injury lawyer, I handle hundreds of insurance claims for injured accident victims. As you can imagine, I become intimate with the details of these accidents…. from police reports, medical records, accident scene photos/video, and witness accounts, etc. I offer a unique perspective as a Portland accident attorney.