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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 »
What Causes a Truck Jackknife Accident?
A commercial truck has a cab and a trailer. When a jackknife accident happens, the truck’s cab and trailer turn into each other in a similar way that a jackknife folds into its sheath. Sometimes, as the large trailer starts to slide into the cab, it takes other smaller passenger vehicles with it. As… Read More »
Why Cars Must Display Two License Plates in Oregon
Drivers in the state of Oregon must have a license plate both on the front of their vehicle and on the back. There are repercussions to violating Oregon’s license plate laws. If you do not have both license plates, this is a Class D violation, and you may be fined $65 to as high… Read More »
Why You Should Call The Police After a Fender Bender in Oregon
Every year, thousands of car accidents are reported in Oregon. In fact, the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services indicates that annually, there are around 25,000 fatal and non-fatal Oregon car accidents where only injuries are suffered. However, not every car accident produces serious and catastrophic outcomes. Each year, there are also around 20,000… Read More »
How Attorney-Client Privilege Affect Personal Injury Cases
When an agreement to work together is signed between a client and their attorney, the relationship has certain protections. As the advocate for their client, an attorney represents their client’s best interests and aims to help them succeed in the legal case they are involved in. Based on the facts of the case and… Read More »