What You Need To Know If You Were Hit By A Car While Walking

What You Need To Know If You Were Hit By A Car While Walking Unfortunately, it’s more dangerous than ever to cross the busy streets of today’s fast-paced environments. In fact, from 2016 to 2017, pedestrian deaths due to vehicle collisions have increased more than 20 percent across the state of Oregon. Busy streets and … Read More

Yielding The Right-of-Way Law in Oregon: An Overview

The Right-of-Way Law in OregonAt times, while driving on the roadways in Oregon, you are required to yield the right-of-way. In simple terms, it means that in specific situations, you must allow another driver to go first. Drivers should know that under Oregon law, no one has the right of way on a road. The … Read More

How Much Are Injury Attorney Fees in Oregon

Personal Injury Attorney FeesHere’s a common scenario: you get into a car accident, maybe just a little fender-bender. The next day, you start to feel some pain in your neck. As the day goes on, the pain gets worse. You realize that you are going to need medical treatment. This gets you thinking: can I … Read More

Another Success Story – Oregon Pedestrian Accident

Our client was walking in a crosswalk in a department store parking lot, on her way to do some shopping. When she was halfway through a crosswalk, a motorist struck her, causing significant injuries. The motorist told the investigating officer that he became distracted by couple who were arguing. As he watched the couple argue, … Read More

More and More Pedestrians Dying on US Roads

Roadway deaths are on the rise. Between 2014 and 2016, deaths on US roads increased by over 14%. While deaths overall have soared, the category of roadway occupant that has suffered the greatest increase in fatalities is that of pedestrians. Read on to learn about the rise in pedestrian deaths and ways that these deaths … Read More

Another Year of Rising Fatalities on American Roads

For decades, as safety technology in vehicles improved and public awareness of safe driving behavior increased, the total number of fatalities on American roads fell year after year. Beginning in 2014, however, a troubling trend took hold wherein more and more people are dying on US roads each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration … Read More