How much is my car accident claim settlement worth?

One of the main questions I’m asked as an attorney, as a personal injury lawyer and auto accident lawyer is, “What is my case worth? How much can I recover?” And that’s always asked in the beginning. And I’ll tell you this; if a lawyer tells you the value of your case very soon after … Read More

How to find a good lawyer if you’ve been bitten by a dog

I’ve been doing personal injury work for over 50 years. One of the saddest cases that I see are dog bite cases, and I’ve handled many, many dog bite cases over my career. Those are troubling cases. They’re problem cases. Many lawyers don’t have the faintest idea of what it takes to handle a dog … Read More

What is the role of a personal injury lawyer in a case?

The Role of a Personal Injury AttorneyPersonal injury attorneys are civil litigators who represent clients – commonly referred to as plaintiffs – alleging psychological or physical injury as result of negligence or careless acts by another person, company, entity, government agency or organization. Personal injury attorneys practice in an area known as tort law. This … Read More

Why Should You Hire A Car Accident Attorney?

If you’ve had the misfortune to be involved in an car accident, the last thing on your mind is hiring a lawyer to help you. You may only have minor injuries (to start) and you may consider just calling your insurance company to determine your next steps. What you may not know, however, is that insurance … 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

Meeting Oregon Reporting Requirements after a Car Accident

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, Oregon law requires you to file an accident report within 72 hours of the collision. For car accident injury victims, properly filing the report not only ensures you meet your legal obligation, it also helps lay the foundation for any personal injury claims you may have. Here’s … Read More