Bicycle safety should be on everyone's minds, regardless of whether they themselves are cyclists or not. Knowing how to avoid a bicycle accident is important because it is perfectly legal for bikes to share the road with motor vehicles, with some rare exceptions....
Personal Injury
Highlights of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Oregon
Oregon law requires all motor vehicle insurance policies, except motorcycles, to include a PIP benefit. PIP coverage makes payments for certain expenses to you or others injured in a motor vehicle accident. You can get benefits from your policy if injured while...
Oregon traffic deaths rose 51% in first half of 2021
In comparison with the first six months of 2020, traffic deaths rose rapidly across Oregon between January and June of 2021. Research shows that Oregon is among a number of states that saw traffic fatalities increase by more than 30% during the first six months of...
Understanding how ‘strict liability’ cases work in Oregon
If you are injured by an incident out of your control, the most crucial step is getting medical attention. Once that’s accomplished, you may wonder if you have grounds to take legal action. Personal injury cases can be long and complicated, so it’s advisable to...
3 ways an attorney can help with your accident claim
You might be reluctant to hire a personal injury attorney following a serious accident. You may think it won’t be worth your time. You might think your insurance provider will give you all of the coverage you need. Maybe you’re worried about what other people may...