If you are injured on the job in a car crash due to the negligence of another driver, there are at least three potential insurance claims. The first should be a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation should provide the initial wage replacement and medical...
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Improve your chances of recovering from a hit-and-run driver
More than 700,000 hit-and-run crashes occur in the United States every year according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hit-and-Run crashes—when a driver does not stop after causing a collision—can make recovery significantly more...
Fatal crashes increased in 2020: Why?
Since COVID-19 and the dramatic rise in people working from home, national traffic estimates show that fewer people drove few miles in 2020. Unfortunately, the total number of fatal crashes actually increased. If the traffic numbers were down in total, one would...
Nearly 500 crashes occur in Oregon’s work zones annually
While car crashes occur in all areas of the roadway, you face particular risks when navigating one of Oregon’s many work zones. Construction zones are not going anywhere anytime soon. So, it is important that you understand the risks involved and make efforts to avoid...
How does drowsiness impact driver safety?
Oregon drivers like you know many factors determine how safely you drive. This can range from the food and drinks you consume to the type of clothing you wear. But what about sleep? Just how big of an impact does drowsiness have on your ability to drive? Similarities...
How can a crash affect short term memory?
Oregon drivers like you may suffer from long-term health ramifications if you get involved in a crash. Head and brain injuries are among the most common that crash victims suffer from. A brain injury - especially a traumatic brain injury (TBI) - can have lasting...
Frequently Asked Questions Following a Car Accident
Regardless of the cause, there are often more questions than answers immediately following a crash. Here’s a list of frequently asked car accident questions that can help you sort through the confusion. When should I contact a lawyer after an accident? If you are...
Catastrophic Injuries From Car Accidents
Have you or someone you know been in a car wreck resulting in catastrophic or very serious injuries? Even if the crash was your fault, if safety systems failed you may still be able to bring a claim against and sue the automaker based on the car’s defects. In many...
Family of Man Wrongly Killed in Car Accident Finds Path to Justice
A South Carolina federal judge ruled that negligence and warranty breach claims aren’t barred by Chrysler’s 2009 bankruptcy sales order, forcing the company to face negligence claims in a suit over a passenger’s death. The man was killed in 2015 when the Chrysler...
Lane County Jury Returns Plaintiff’s Verdict in Bicycle/Car Crash Case
A Lane County jury returned a plaintiff’s verdict in a bicycle/car crash case, providing compensation to a young man struck in an intersection by a driver who was “timing the lights.” Attorney Scott Lucas argued to the jury that the driver was distracted and should...