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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
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
Attorney Answers: Top 8 questions regarding a wrongful death lawsuit
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Answers An Interview With Portland Accident Attorney, Travis Mayor The Portland wrongful death cases below are real and demonstrate how quickly lives are lost and families are changed forever. A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed if someone’s death is thought to be the fault of another person, business, or public organization,… 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