When an individual is killed by the negligent or wrongful acts of another person or entity, the survivors of that individual can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or entity that caused the death. These suits can be anything from holding a school responsible for failing to notice and treat a child’s medical … Read More
Filing A Workers Compensation Claim In Oregon
Businesses in Oregon are more likely to have workers compensation insurance than those in many other states. But why is this? The answer to that question may be quite simple. The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services has recently revealed that employers in the State of Oregon pay some of the lowest insurance rates … Read More
Receiving Compensation Following A Dog Attack
Dog bites and dog attacks occur often. In fact, over 5 million men, women, and children become victims of these attacks every year – many of which live in Oregon. In fact, just this month a yard maintenance worker suffered a serious dog bite while she was mowing a lawn in Northeast Canby. The maintenance … Read More
$280K Slip & Fall Lawsuit: A Reminder to Record Incident Details
This past August, a Sandy, Oregon Safeway found itself facing a $280,000 lawsuit for a slip and fall accident. According to court paperwork, the injured party slipped on a greasy patch in the store, and as a result, she suffered back injuries, necessitating $30,000 in medical expenses. She is also seeking $250,000 for pain and … Read More
Key Actions Following a Motorcycle Accident
The life of a well-known Bend resident was remembered this past summer after the man succumbed to the injuries suffered in a fatal motorcycle accident. According to a witness, the 2009 Buel motorcycle that was being operated by the individual was seen having suddenly lost control and then skidding over an embankment off of Highway … Read More
New Regulations Aim to Decrease Truck Accidents
Truck accidents happen every day all over the United States, and many of them are preventable, particularly those due to drowsy driving. In June, a high-profile celebrity was involved in a truck accident in New Jersey that landed him in the hospital for weeks. Drowsy driving is a leading cause of crashes and highway fatalities. … Read More