Bicycle Safety

Oregon law requires cyclists to obey the same rules of the road as drivers of motor vehicles per Oregon Revised  Statute 814.400.  This is important to remember when you are riding your bicycle.  If you have the unfortunate experience of getting in to an accident with...

Unfortunate Ruling from Multnomah County Circuit Court

In March 2015, Scott Busch was crossing the street in a crosswalk with the walk signal.  A garbage truck made and illegal turn, striking him and severing his leg.   This car accident case went to trial and a jury returned a verdict in Busch’s favor for...

Good News From the Oregon Supreme Court

The Oregon Supreme Court just handed down a great decision in Stacie Philibert v. Dennis Dixon Kluser, (CC 13CV01410) (CA A156192) (SC S063738).   The Supreme Court held that a plaintiff did not need to suffer a physical injury in order to bring a claim for negligent...