Pedestrians are always at risk when they take a walk

Pedestrians are always at risk when they take a walk One of the best things about living in Portland is that fresh air and a moderate climate make it the perfect place for taking a walk.  Sometimes it’s for pleasure, and other times it’s for health and exercise.  But there’s no denying

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Brain injury cases are complicated and specialized

Brain injury lawsuits are among the most complex types of personal injury cases that attorneys work on in the course of their career. Because the brain is the body’s most complex organ, when an injury takes place there, it is unique, meaning that how a person reacts and how they recover cannot

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The basic elements of a bike accident claim

Portland is a city that prides itself on being an area full of recreational activities and the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.  So it comes as little surprise that riding a bike is one of the most popular outdoor activities.  With tons of fresh air and miles upon miles of bike trails

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Key questions to ask before you hire a personal injury lawyer

In Portland, just like everywhere else, and whether you like it or not, there are dozens and scores of ways that you can become and the unwitting victim and sustain an injury through the fault of someone else.  A car crash, a bike accident, a trip and fall on a sidewalk, a

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The four tests of a wrongful death case

Few things in life are more intense and unsettling than the unexpected death of someone you love.  Shock, denial and anger can leave family members in a highly fragile and emotional state.  Add to this the financial and legal implications that a family must inevitably face, and the trauma can be ongoing

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After a car accident, an attorney will protect your rights

Without warning, you can be involved in an accident that could affect you for years to come, if not for the rest of your life.  Car accidents are traumatic.  Car accidents also have an impact on a person’s emotional and financial stability.  But the good news is, if you take the right

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Why You Want A Trial Lawyer In Your Corner

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Teen Driving Risks

Joseph Rose, author of the always excellent “pdxcommute” column at The Oregonian/OregonLive, reports some important and chilling facts about the heightened risks faced by teen drivers and their friends and loved ones: [R]esearch has repeatedly shown teen drivers — especially boys — take more risks when their friends are in the passenger

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Personal Injury Recoveries and Taxes

Even though there’s almost four months until tax returns are due, it’s officially tax season. And for those chasing a refund from the IRS, you can beat the crowds and get your return processed now. According to the IRS, 40% of all tax return are filed before the end of February. So

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Distracted Driving in Oregon – part 1

Anyone who stands on a street corner and watches cars pass is soon struck by how many drivers are talking on their phones. Is it one in three drivers? One in eight? Either way, the numbers are too high and they carry deadly consequences. A recent article from the CBC contains chilling

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