Did someone’s careless driving, a dangerous road condition, or a defective part cause an e-bike accident that injured you in Portland? If so, you may be able to seek compensation for your losses. Still, proving liability requires solid evidence and a clear understanding of Oregon’s e-bike laws. Neither the at-fault party nor their insurer will…
The commercial trucking industry is governed by a complex set of federal trucking laws. These regulations hold industry actors to high standards in an effort to reduce the likelihood of injury and fatal accidents on American roads. Commercial truck accident victims can sometimes support their personal injury claims with clear evidence that a negligent truck…
Slipping and falling on someone else’s property can present some immediate challenges. You simultaneously need to take steps to protect your rights, treat your injuries, and avoid doing anything that could jeopardize your ability to seek compensation. Here are some key steps to take after a slip and fall accident to position yourself for a…
Pursuing a truck accident settlement after a collision with an 18-wheeler or other commercial vehicle can provide a path to much-needed financial recovery and stability after a devastating crash. It’s natural to be curious about how much your personal injury claim could be worth. But if you start researching, you’ll quickly notice a significant range…
Portlanders don’t need a traffic study to know these merges are dangerous. We feel it in our grip on the steering wheel. We see it in the sudden brake lights. We experience it in the daily near-misses that somehow don’t make the news. Two spots stand out as uniquely hazardous: The west-side Ross Island Bridge…
Trucking accidents can cause untold harm to victims and their loved ones. The effects of these collisions may completely upend their lives and require permanent adjustment to new conditions. The suddenness with which these accidents occur often leaves victims and their families in shock and unsure of what to do next. If your family is…
If you suffered injuries in a crash involving a commercial vehicle in Portland, the type of driver’s license the operator had could affect how your claim unfolds. Different types of commercial licenses are subject to different legal limits. If the truck driver exceeded those restrictions, that could raise serious questions about their training, supervision, and…
Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for being able to drive safely, particularly if you’re driving a commercial truck. Unfortunately, some commercial truck drivers have sleep apnea, which makes getting a good night’s sleep much harder and increases the likelihood of fatigue-related accidents. Worse still, establishing that a truck driver with sleep apnea caused…
After an accident, an insurance representative may quickly call you to offer “help” with medical bills, car repairs, or lost income in exchange for a settlement. Why? A maxim of insurance claim management (as relayed to me by a high-level claim manager) is: “The value of legitimate, worthy claims, generally increases with time”. Time provides…
Truck accidents caused by eating or drinking are more common than many people think – and they can cause serious injuries or even death. When a commercial driver takes their eyes off the road to grab a bite or sip from a cup, it only takes a moment for disaster to strike. Why Eating or…