Just like an accident involving two or more drivers, single-vehicle accidents may result in significant injuries and other losses as a result of someone else’s negligence. With the help of an experienced Portland car accident lawyer, you may be eligible to file a claim to recover compensatory damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and…
Traffic fatalities reached a 16-year high as the U.S. was emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates over 42,915 victims suffered a fatal motor vehicle collision in 2021, increasing from 10.5% in 2020. Causes, such as reckless driving and speeding, distracted driving, and alcohol and drug-related driving, were all…
Being involved in a multi-vehicle accident is frightening and stressful. Whether you’ve previously been in a car accident or this is your first serious collision, most people have little understanding of the legal options available after a multi-vehicle crash. Accident injury claim misconceptions cause people to lose compensation and make it difficult for people to…
Parking lots can be chaotic places, especially if drivers are careless or unobservant. In a parking lot accident, you want to ensure that you protect your legal rights if you have sustained damages due to driver negligence. Often, drivers may deny fault, so it is in your best interest to gather essential evidence to bolster…
When we go out for a drive, we are never expecting to cause or be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately, we can’t plan everything. Unexpected car accidents happen to numerous people every single day, and sometimes they change our lives forever. In fact, each year, about 1.35 million people lose their lives in…
Over the last few decades, our society has developed incredible new technology that we use every day. Not only have we seen this in how we communicate, but also in how we travel. Our cars and motorized vehicles continue to jump in advancements annually. Self-driving cars are one of the recent inventions emerging in the…
On February 16th 2022, around 9:45 am, Portland police officers responded to a motorcycle accident in the Montavilla neighborhood. After the accident, the motorcyclist was identified as 43-year-old David Wickham, an archeologist and lover of science. Portland law enforcement explains that they rushed Wickham to the hospital where, despite “extensive lifesaving efforts,” he died due…
Having someone you love admitted into the hospital for something unexpected, like a car accident, is terrifying, especially when their injuries place them into a coma. As a loved one, it is entirely natural to feel frightened and unsure of what to do next or how to help. What You Should Know if You Have…
Unlike people, all roads are not created equal. Despite federal and state safety regulations, some roads are still inherently more dangerous than others in Oregon. In some cases, this is primarily due to the sheer volume of traffic, but in others, it is more of a matter of poor design. Four Dangerous Roads in Oregon…
On the morning of February 16th, at about 9:45 a.m., Portland Police Bureau East Precinct officers arrived on scene of a single vehicle accident located in the city’s Montavilla neighborhood near NE Glisan Street and 87th Avenue. The crash involved a motorcycle driven by a 43-year-old man. The motorcyclist suffered severe, life-threatening injuries but was…