Were you hurt in an accident on someone else’s property? The moments after an accident can feel overwhelming, but your actions during this critical time can significantly affect your ability to recover fair compensation. Working with an experienced premises liability accident lawyer in Portland can help you understand how property owners and their insurance carriers…
Oregon’s brutal winters are known all over the country. With dropping temperatures, heavy winds, and frigid snow, the Beaver State gets its fair share of extreme weather conditions. But how can you prepare your truck for the winters to come? Preparing Your Truck for Oregon’s Extreme Winters Preparing your truck for Oregon’s extreme winters is…
Oregon’s ski areas are plagued with overcrowding on both the slopes and en route to all ski resorts, particularly Mt. Hood Meadows which is located on the southeast side of Mt. Hood. Careless drivers, eager to nab coveted “first tracks” regularly drive too fast for conditions, often blindly crossing yellow solid lines on highway 26…
In a recent five-year period, the state of Oregon estimates that there were over 26,000 crashes and nearly 200 fatalities caused by distracted driving statewide. Truck driver distractions are extremely dangerous, even more so when the driver is behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle like a commercial truck. Driving a commercial vehicle differs from…
Every day, thousands of commercial trucks travel through Oregon’s highways and city streets, from the bustling I-5 corridor to the winding roads of the Cascade Mountains. While most truck drivers operate their vehicles safely and professionally, driver fatigue remains one of the most serious threats to road safety. Data from the National Transportation Safety Board…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death in Portland and throughout Oregon. As the Oregon Health Authority reports, the number of fatal TBI cases surpassed 1,200 during one recent year, marking a 44 percent increase over the past decade. Even when a traumatic brain injury is not deadly, it can…
The number of people riding bicycles in Portland increased by about 5% from 2022 to 2023, according to the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s 2023 Portland Bicycle Counts. The survey counted 22,397 people on bikes at 204 locations in 2023. Meanwhile, there were 97 motor vehicle crashes involving cyclists in Portland in 2022 and three fatalities,…
Every year, about 25,000 people are arrested for drunk or drugged driving, the Oregon Department of Transportation says. Each year, 40% of all traffic deaths are a direct result of driving under the influence of alcohol or some other intoxicating substance. Oregon uses the term “DUII” (driving under the influence of intoxicants) to sum up…
The aftermath of a truck accident in Portland can leave you facing an uncertain future. You may be dealing with pain, medical treatment, and financial stress. All these challenges can be overwhelming. An experienced Portland truck accident lawyer can review the commercial truck accident that caused your injuries and help you understand your legal options….
If you’ve suffered injuries in a truck accident in Oregon, you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim and seek compensation. The monetary damages you can collect for a truck accident will depend on a number of factors, including the extent of your injuries, who was at fault for the crash, and the…