Recent Blog Posts
Treating Mental Trauma After an Injury Accident
All injury accidents have the ability to cause significant mental trauma. Simply because you were in an accident and didn’t sustain physical bodily harm does not always mean that your mental state is stable and healthy. It is not uncommon when mental trauma is suffered for the internal grief and distress to be much… Read More »
The Importance of Filing a Construction Accident Report in Oregon
Quick and immediate action after any injury event is essential, including construction accidents. Doing so protects your health and also your rights should you have a case to file a personal injury claim. After a construction accident happens, it is imperative that you seek medical attention. If your injuries are significant and catastrophic, then… Read More »
Daydreaming While Driving Can Be Deadly
There is undeniable data that shows distracted driving is incredibly dangerous. In fact, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as nine people will die each day in the U.S. as a result of… Read More »
What Causes Rollover Accidents?
Any accident can be terrifying and can cause an immense amount of destruction and physical bodily harm to those who are involved. A rollover accident happens when a car is pushed over and rotates around. The end result could be resting on its side, on its hood, or even back on its tires. Rollover… Read More »
How Oregon’s Dram Shop Laws Help Drunk Driving Victims Secure Compensation
Oregon’s dram shop laws indicate that when you are hurt in an accident by a drunk driver, it can be possible to hold the establishment or social host who served the driver with alcohol accountable for your damages. Essentially, it is illegal in Oregon for commercial entities and social hosts to serve or make… Read More »
Stay Safe With Turn Signals: Understanding Oregon’s Turn Signal Laws
For any driver, turn signal use is easy enough and not that difficult of a task to do while operating a vehicle. Turn signals allow drivers to communicate to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians what their intentions are in terms of where they are going to be driving their cars. As such, turn signals… Read More »
The Most Common Logging Industry Injuries
Oregon is home to a significant portion of the lumber production industry in the United States, producing 5.22 billion board feet due to the ideal environment and conditions the state has, which is perfect for harvesting and processing lumber. While there is a high demand and need for lumbar, individuals who work in this… Read More »
The Leading Cause of Work-Related Amputation Injuries
Going to work shouldn’t be dangerous, but there are some industries where the risks of injury, accident, or death are high. Law enforcement, logging, and agriculture are industries where workers are more vulnerable to injury accidents than in other professions. However, anything can happen to anyone while they are on the job, and unexpected… Read More »
How Serious Burn Injuries Are Treated
While it is possible to use at-home care to treat minor burn injuries, severe burns usually require the assistance of a medical professional. For individuals with major burns, going to a specialized burn treatment center is often necessary. The American Burn Association reports that there are around 30,000 burn admissions to emergency departments annually,… Read More »
Most Common Causes of Weather-Related Car Accidents in Portland
Portland is known for many things, including its rainy climate. In Oregon, weather patterns are unpredictable, and as a result, slick, wet roads, paired with thick fog impairing visibility, can make driving more dangerous and increase the risk of car accidents. Knowing that weather can be a factor in safety when driving in and… Read More »