U.S. Motorcycle Fatality Rates Up for 14th Year in a Row

Last week, the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released its latest motorcycle fatality study.  More than 5,000 motorcyclists perished on our nation’s roads last year, which represents an increase of nine percent across the country from 2011 to 2012.  This is the 14th year out of the past 15 years that motorcyclist deaths increased nationwide.  … Read More

Oregon State Law Applies To and Protects Motorcyclists

Oregon’s driver’s manual is referred to as our “Rules of the Road” and it includes certain “Do’s” and “Dont’s” that apply to those riding motorcycles as well as to drivers who share the road with motorcyclists. Oregon’s traffic rules define the obligations and responsibilities of motor vehicle drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The “Rules of … Read More

We Are Dedicated Oregon Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorneys

We at Dwyer Williams Cherkoss PC believe that the most effective law firms limit their practice to one key area. For this reason, our firm is dedicated exclusively to representing Oregon residents who have been involved in serious accidents or who have suffered serious injuries or wrongful death because of the intentional, negligent, or reckless … Read More

Oregon’s Rules of the Road Extend to Cyclists and Protect Them

The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Rules of the Road operate as a driver’s manual for everyone driving or riding a vehicle on Oregon roadways. Bicyclists are treated like motor vehicle drivers under these rules in that they are expected to obey Oregon’s traffic laws as outlined for motorized vehicles.  Treating bicycles the same as cars, … Read More

Oregon Bicycle Accidents Can Have Serious Consequences

Collisions between bicycles and cars, trucks, or Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) frequently result in catastrophic or fatal injuries to the bicyclists involved. These types of collisions typically have a devastating impact on the involved cyclists because they lack the steel frame protection provided to occupants of enclosed motor vehicles. The body of an enclosed motor … Read More

Medical Treatment Concerns in Your Oregon Workers’ Compensation Claim

In this post, I will explain some of your basic rights concerning medical treatment, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), and elective surgery in Oregon workers’ compensation cases.  This post is the fifth in a series answering your questions about workers’ compensation claims in our state.  Previous posts covered the following topics: How to file an Oregon workers’ … Read More