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
5 Motorcycle Safety Tips: How To Stay Safe On A Motorcycle
The weather might not seem like it now, but it’s about to get colder out. Today is actually the first day of fall! And while that means a lot of U.S. residents will be putting their bikes away for the winter, there will still be plenty of riders out there riding day and night until… read more
All About Bicycle Accidents: What To Do If You’ve Been Hurt While Cycling
Pedestrians ages 65 and over accounted for 13% of the 70,000 pedestrian injuries in 2015, but the total number of bicycle-related injuries should be just as concerning. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 45,000 bicyclist injuries that same year. Since more people are choosing to get their exercise and even… 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
How to Identify, Avoid and Report Drunk Drivers On The Road
Drunk drivers are a serious risk to everyone on the road, including themselves. As a Portland car accident attorney, I have been prosecuting civil claims against drunk drivers for over a decade. I have been able to help innocent victims hold drunk drivers responsible for their reckless conduct, and in turn receive the compensation they… 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
An In-depth Look At Successful vs. Failed Wrongful Death Lawsuit Case Examples
One of the best ways to understand the complex characteristics of a wrongful death lawsuit is to examine real-life case examples. This blog takes an in-depth look at both successful and failed wrongful death lawsuits, and the wrongful actions that were the basis for them. Understanding an Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit An Oregon wrongful death… 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
Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit Filed by Mayor Law Seeking $7M in Damages
A pedestrian accident lawsuit has been filed by the law firm, Mayor Law, on behalf of a pedestrian accident victim struck by a pickup truck while crossing SW Hall Blvd in an uncontrolled, mid-block crosswalk. (Details of the accident and lawsuit covered by Oregonlive and The Times news sites) The lawsuit names the City of Tigard and… read more