If you suffered injuries in a collision weeks, months, or even years ago, you may wonder whether it is too late to get a lawyer for a car accident claim. In most cases, it is not too late until Oregon’s legal deadline to file a lawsuit has passed. However, every week you wait can make…
Car accidents are highly traumatic events, and dealing with the aftermath can be extraordinarily frustrating. It doesn’t help that there is a significant amount of car accident myths in Portland, which can complicate the insurance claims process. If you have injuries from a recent car accident, it’s vital that you separate fact from fiction. Common…
You’re heading home in an Uber, enjoying a chance to relax and let someone else drive. Suddenly, you hear tires squealing and feel your Uber collide with another car. You’re dazed, possibly injured, and wondering what comes next. Sound familiar? Countless Oregon residents have faced this situation in recent years. Here’s what to do after…
A car accident can be traumatic, affecting every area of your life. You can suddenly have costly medical bills, traumatic injuries, and a long recovery process. However, you may also be in a minor accident, such as a simple bumper kiss that doesn’t damage the car or hurt the people inside. The big question you…
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…
A recent federal study found that car accidents cost the U.S. $340 billion a year, including medical expenses, legal costs, lost productivity, and the cost of emergency services, insurance administration, property damage, and workplace losses. This is equivalent to $1,035 for each of the 328 million people living in the United States. If you have…
Every time you step into your vehicle and hit the road, you place an immense amount of trust in a set of rubber and steel: your tires. Those four simple yet crucial pieces of rubber are the only things connecting your car to the ground beneath you. Your safety on the road depends on the…
As a teenager, getting behind the wheel is one of the most anticipated milestones of your life. However, with great freedom comes great responsibility, especially for teen drivers in Oregon. The Pacific Northwest offers breathtaking landscapes, but it also demands heightened awareness and adherence to specific laws and regulations to ensure your safety and that…
Picture this: you’re driving down the scenic roads of Oregon, enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Suddenly, without warning, another vehicle collides with yours and then vanishes into thin air. The shock and confusion are overwhelming, leaving you with a damaged vehicle, painful injuries, and countless unanswered questions. In the aftermath of a hit-and-run…
The screeching of brakes, the sickening crunch of metal against metal, and the sudden jolt forward—a rear-end accident can be a terrifying and life-altering experience. For those who have been through one, the questions that follow are often as numerous as they are perplexing: Who is at fault? How will I recover my damages? What…