Salem Oregon Personal Injury Legal Blog
Motorcyclist dies in collision with sedan
It is important to follow the rules of the road, no matter what kind of vehicle you are operating. It is especially important when driving a motorcycle, however, as you have less protection around you during cases of impact. Motorcyclists are 35% more likely to...
4 innovations that can prevent truck crashes
Even though large trucks are a common sight on roads across America, many passenger vehicle occupants do not feel safe around them. According to a recent AAA survey, 61% of adults feel safer passing other passenger vehicles than they do passing tractor-trailers and...
What happens after a loved one dies in an MVA?
Car accidents happen every day, but you never expect that one will happen to someone you love. When the accident results in the death of your loved one, you may wonder what happens next. A fatal car accident affects more people than just those in the vehicles. It is...
Do you recognize the signs of a brain injury after a car accident?
You were in a car accident recently. Afterward, you felt alright, but a few days have passed, and you have experienced some troubling symptoms. Could you have received a traumatic brain injury? Mayo Clinic has the information you need. Determine whether you need...
Dealing with amputation injury cases
Amputation often happens due to medical conditions like diabetes. However, in other cases, a personal injury can lead to the removal of a body part due to the trauma involved in the incident. It is often due to a car or machine accident. It may also be the case for a...
How can I avoid motorcycle accidents?
While it is very true that riding a motorcycle in Oregon is a joy, it is also true that getting in the saddle of a motorcycle is dangerous. You are much more likely to be struck and in a fatal accident on a motorcycle as compared to a four-wheeled vehicle, whether you...
What is negligent entrustment?
What if you are injured in a car accident in Salem where the driver who caused the collision was in another’s vehicle? Insurance coverage issues could arise that may leave you with little choice but to seek compensation from the party responsible for your accident....
Oregon auto insurance requirements
Almost every state requires drivers to carry a minimum amount of insurance coverage. Oregon's insurance laws make sure each driver can meet his or her responsibilities if he or she causes an accident. Furthermore, the law also provides protection for each driver. ...
Helmet failures in motorcycle crashes
Motorcycle enthusiasts across Oregon already know that the state requires them to wear a helmet. Because cyclists face inherent dangers due to total-body exposure, covering the head may offer a measure of protection against a crash. What happens, then, when a helmet...
What are Oregon wrongful death claims?
Wrongful death claims are in a special category in Oregon. There is a lot of unique features that would be very difficult to handle without the skill and the assistance of an attorney. For one thing, to settle a wrongful death claim with an insurance company, you are...
