Changes To Your Underinsured Motorist Accident Insurance – New Oregon Law Coming 2016!
Oregon Underinsured Motorist accident insurance changes happening in 2016 will significantly add more protection for Oregon drivers involved in serious auto or pedestrian accidents. The new law, Oregon Senate Bill 411, will take effect on January 1, 2016. Today’s blog will review how the new law will change the way underinsured motorist accident insurance is applied,… read more
The Cost of an Uninsured Driver Accident
Driving uninsured may be riskier and have more of a finacial impact on your wallet than you realize, especially if you are involved in an uninsured driver accident. Today’s blog will review what happens to an uninsured driver if they are a) caught driving without car insurance, b) they cause a car accident, and c) a breakdown of… read more
Identifying Child PTSD Symptoms Following an Accident
Today, I’d like to review child PTSD symptoms, and ways you can help your child cope and heal emotionally after a car accident. A relative of mine recently fell victim of a hit-and-run car crash with her two children in the car, ages 4 and 7. Thankfully there were no long-term, serious injuries. The aftermath was a… read more
A Courtesy “Wave” : Should A Well-Intentioned Driver Be Held Liable For Injuries?
Should a well-intentioned driver who provides an, “all clear” wave to another driver, resulting in serious injury to other people on the road be held liable? This is the question a Multnomah County jury could face if the recent lawsuit filed by Portland bicyclist Cynthia Lewellen goes to trial. Oregonlive.com repots that Lewellen, an avid cyclist, is suing two… read more
Travis Mayor Named Rising Star by Oregon Super Lawyers
Attorney Travis Mayor has been recognized as a 2015 Oregon Rising Star for plaintiffs’ personal injury by the well-known Super Lawyers publication. Super Lawyers is an independent rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected through a multi-phased process including independent research, peer… read more
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
What Is The Best Thing To Do If Your Child is Bullied?
Bullying is abusive behavior. If your child is a victim of bullying, then it is time to get involved and take a direct approach to shutting it down. Children on both sides of bullying incidents need help, and adults must first recognize that bullying should never be ignored or considered a “normal part of growing… read more
New Advances in Spinal Cord Injury Treatments Offer Hope
Now, unlike ever before, new methods of treatment show promise for rehabilitating paralyzed patients with spinal cord injury. A variety of methods – some available now and others on the horizon – have people rethinking prognosis, including the probability of restoring movement and other body functions. Today I’d like to review some of the major advancements in… 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