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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
What You Need To Know About Wrong-Way Driver Car Accidents in Oregon
“You’re going the wrong way!”… Why does wrong-way driving still occur so frequently? Today’s blog will review what we know about common wrong-way driving characteristics, and how to avoid wrong-way driver car accidents in Oregon. My goal is to help you become more aware and execute defensive driving during particular hours of the day. One would… read more
How to Protect Yourself from Semi-Truck Accidents
Is it my imagination or are Oregonians experiencing more big-rig and semi-truck accidents, breakdowns, and fatalities than in previous years? Unfortunately, the rise in semi-truck accidents on Oregon roads is not just a hunch. The latest national statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration indicate the number of large trucks involved in injury crashes… read more
7 Pedestrian Safety Tips I Will Teach My Children
Young kids have limited judgment, cannot gauge the speed of oncoming traffic, and can be impulsive and lose concentration easily. Being able to walk safely in urban settings is an important skill that needs to be developed over time. I view the process similar to how teenagers learn to drive a car. First, they must… read more
Top 5 Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury cases can be very complex and can undergo numerous phases in order to reach a conclusion including investigations, negotiations, arbitration or trial. Initially, clients who have been hurt, at no fault of their own, assume the liable party’s insurance will pay to have their property and injuries restored to pre-accident condition. This is not the case…. read more
Changes To Oregon PIP Insurance – New Law Coming in 2016!
In 2016, Oregon Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) insurance will undergo several significant changes which will benefit Oregon drivers who are injured in serious auto or pedestrian accidents. The new law, Oregon Senate Bill 411, will take effect on January 1, 2016, and change the applicable timeframe to seek Oregon PIP insurance reimbursement and how/when economic… read more
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