On behalf of Harris, Wyatt & Amala, LLC | Feb 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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....
On behalf of Harris, Wyatt & Amala, LLC | Jan 27, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Harris, Wyatt & Amala, LLC | Nov 26, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Anyone who operates a vehicle faces the risk of colliding with another driver, but certain age groups face an especially high likelihood of crashing. For example, teenage drivers are involved in a large number of auto collisions, and among teens, there are certain...
On behalf of Harris, Wyatt & Amala, LLC | Jul 30, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents can happen to anyone, but they’re most tragic when they involve children. From pedestrian accidents that involve kids to traffic collisions that involve entire families, it’s difficult to think about these situations. For parents of...
On behalf of Harris, Wyatt & Amala, LLC | Apr 11, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you worry about drunk drivers on the road, then news about a failed attempt to lower the drunk driving limit may be frustrating. According to the news, a bill was created in hopes of lowering the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit from .08 to .05 percent....
On behalf of Harris, Wyatt & Amala, LLC | Feb 26, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When drivers decide to get behind the wheel when intoxicated or impaired, they put their lives and the lives of others at risk. That’s what happened in one case in Oregon when a woman smoked marijuana before causing a fatal collision. The 39-year-old woman...
On behalf of Harris, Wyatt & Amala, LLC | Dec 20, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car crashes have the potential to lead to serious injuries or fatalities. One of the major issues on the roads today is that some people do not pay attention to what is happening in front of them. As a result, they end up causing crashes that seriously impact those...
On behalf of Harris, Wyatt & Amala, LLC | Oct 22, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
As a resident of Oregon, you’re probably comfortable with the idea that rain will move into and out of the area on a regular basis. If you’re driving when the rain begins to fall, however, it’s critical to reconsider your approach. Here are three...
On behalf of Harris, Wyatt & Amala, LLC | Sep 28, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Every driver realizes the importance of paying attention to the road. Even so, there will always be people who think it’s okay to become distracted while behind the wheel. They believe nothing bad will ever happen to them. Here are seven types of distracted...
