Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is traumatic enough, but discovering the other driver lacks adequate insurance can feel like a secondary disaster. In Portland, while all drivers are legally required to carry liability insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorists remain a significant reality on our roads. If you find yourself in

If you have been injured in a Portland car accident, the days following the crash are often a blur of doctor visits, vehicle repairs, and phone calls. One of those calls may come from the at-fault driver’s insurance adjuster, and it might sound like a godsend: they want to offer you a

If you have been injured in a Portland car accident, the financial impact is often as staggering as the physical trauma. Between emergency room fees, diagnostic imaging, and ongoing physical therapy, the costs can escalate into the thousands within the first week. The most common question we hear at Dawson Law Group

If you’ve suffered an injury in an accident in Oregon due to someone else’s negligence, you’re likely facing a challenging recovery period, mounting medical bills, and potential lost income. Amidst these difficulties, it’s crucial to understand a fundamental legal concept: the “statute of limitations.” This is a strict legal deadline that dictates

What Is Black Box Data in Truck Accidents? In the aftermath of a truck accident, evidence is critical to establishing liability and securing fair compensation. One of the most powerful tools available to a Portland truck accident attorney is “black box” data. Often referred to as the Event Data Recorder (EDR), Electronic

Have you lost a loved one because of another person’s wrongful actions? At Dawson Law Group, we specialize in wrongful death claims in Portland, Oregon. We have represented many clients in these types of cases and hope to help individuals like you to get the compensation that you deserve. How is wrongful

part one of three by Bryan Dawson I have taken and defended several hundred depositions during my 22 year legal career. During that time, the process has become, at times, so routine to me that it can feel like another day at the office. For clients, however, a deposition is a foreign

part two of three by Bryan Dawson In the previous blog posting about depositions, I explained how a deposition works and gave some guidelines about how to dress and other logistics. Now I’ll go over one of the two key rules that apply to how you should testify. RULE NO. 1: Just

Depositions part three of three by Bryan Dawson The second rule for deposition testimony seems both obvious and simple. RULE NO. 2: Tell the truth. Our experience in depositions indicates that this rule is not obvious to many witnesses. In addition, even for people who are trying to be honest, the rule

As a skier or snowboarder, you know that there is some risk to this physical activity. You are required to sign a waiver before getting onto a chairlift after all. However, while you do give away some rights, several things can happen that are beyond your control that could lead to an