Every day in Oregon, dozens of car accidents take place. One recent incident resulted in several people needing to go to the hospital for nonlife-threatening injuries. The crash occurred as a result of one driver running a red light and colliding into three other...
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Important steps to take before receiving workers’ compensation
An on the job injury can be a devastating event for an Oregon worker. While some accidents may result in minor forms of harm, others may cause serious and even debilitating losses to those who suffer them. In the wake of a workplace injury, it is important a victim...
Who is liable for a crosswalk collision?
Although there are many vehicles on Portland's roads and highways, a number of the city's residents choose to walk to work, school and for errands. Walking is great exercise and is good for the environment, as it keeps vehicles and their emissions off of the roads....
Different injuries may result from motor vehicle accidents
Earlier this year, this Oregon personal injury legal blog provided its readers with a post on the injuries that victims can suffer when they are involved in rear-end collisions. This form of accident often results in neck and back injuries because victims may suffer...
Pedestrian deaths climbing
Pedestrian deaths have rose greatly in this country, according to the Governor's Highway Safety Association. In addition to the virtual absence of any protection to pedestrians, many factors have contributed to the record number of fatalities in auto-pedestrian...
Construction’s “Fatal Four” cause majority of worker deaths
When you kick up your feet after a long day working on an Oregon construction site, chances are, you feel aches, pains and other work-related injuries or ailments. The construction industry is an undeniably dangerous one to work in, and if you are able to end your...
Compensation after a devastating bike accident
Cycling is a great way to stay in shape and to commute without contributing to one's own carbon footprint. Many Portland residents use their bicycles for recreation and transportation, and it is not unusual to see packs of riders out together during rides and races....
Elements in an auto-pedestrian claim for personal injury damages
No victim of a personal injury accident should have to pay to put their life back together after someone else's negligence inflicts harm upon them. When a Portland resident is harmed as a pedestrian in a collision with a car, they may suffer injuries that affect their...
What makes distracted driving dangerous?
There is no question that vehicles have become safer over time. When Portland residents reflect on the first cars that they ever drove, they may marvel at the basic features that they had to contend with. In an era where back-up cameras, lane departure warnings and...
Common bike accident injuries
Serious bicycle accident injuries can occur when bicyclists are struck by motor vehicles on Portland roads. The range of injuries that victims can experience is great, and can include minor abrasions to life-threatening traumas. This post will introduce readers to...
