Wrongful Death
What Can Be Done to Stop Drunk Driving in Oregon?
Car accidents caused by drunk drivers remain one of the most frustrating, preventable crimes that spark great emotion and debate. This is clearly illustrated in a recent Texas case involving 16-year-old drunk driver, Ethan Couch. In February 2013, a teenager from a wealthy Fort Worth, Texas family pled no contest to consumption and possession of… read more
Hit By A Drunk Driver? Why You Need a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
Why You Need an Oregon Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer By: Travis Mayor Let’s face it. Drunk drivers kill and injure other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians at an alarming rate. Despite decades of anti-drunk driving campaigns and public safety awareness, drunk driving is still a big problem in Oregon and throughout the nation. The cost of… read more
Deposition Preparation: How-to Guidance
Deposition preparation in an Oregon personal injury case can be one of the most important efforts you can do to win your case. Because almost 95% of the Oregon personal injury cases settle before depositions are taken, most parties involved in the case are never deposed and hence do not invest the effort needed to… read more
Oregon Wrongful Death Claims
Oregon Wrongful Death Claims In Oregon, when a person dies under certain circumstances, the death can give rise to a civil Oregon wrongful death claims for monetary damages. Oregon law allows for a wrongful death claims or lawsuits when the death of a person is caused by another person’s negligence, recklessness or intentional conduct. Under… read more
Distracted Driving – Oregon Bans Hand-Held Cell Phones
Oregon joined a number of states in attempting to reduce the number of deaths and injuries from distracted driving, by banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. As of January 1, 2010, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle and use a hand-held cell phone in Oregon. The ban applies to talking… read more