Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
My friend recently went to trial on a personal injury case. He did hours of preparation. He was ready to go. During the trial, his client testifies about how her life has been affected and how she can’t do all these activities she used to do because of her...
Feb 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Jan 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Jan 24, 2017 | Car accidents
Some people get in a rear-end impact car crash and, when they look at their car, they don’t see much damage even thought they are injured. It is very possible to get injured in a lower speed car crash. An insurance company may try to tell you that this is not...
Jan 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
On May 5, 2016, the Oregon Supreme issued its decision in Horton vs OHSU. Horton involved medical negligence that occurred when doctors were performing surgery on a 6 month old to remove a liver tumor. During the surgery, the doctor cut blood vessels leading to the...
Dec 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
Dec 14, 2016 | Trip and Falls
The long, dark days are here. I get up to run at 5:30 a.m. and it’s still dark this time of year. I wear a reflective vest so folks can see me. However, in the winter months it seems like drivers are are more in a hurry or just not paying attention as much...
