Common Types of Factory Accidents
Posted on December 27, 2021 in Workplace Injury
Workplace injuries often lead to significant financial setbacks for victims. This is particularly true for accidents that occur inside factories. Here, we want to discuss the most common types of factory accidents that occur in Oregon. The reality is that accidents involving factory jobs often result in severe injuries or even death for workers. Data… read more
What Is the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Action?
Posted on December 20, 2021 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Losing a loved one is incredibly challenging, particularly if the loss of life was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity. When this occurs, family members in Oregon should be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged negligent party. However, there are other types of claims, called… read more
Are Wrongful Death Settlements Taxable?
Posted on December 15, 2021 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If you have lost someone that you love due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity in Oregon, then you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. Family members and estates may be able to recover significant amounts of compensation if their wrongful death claim is successful in civil… read more
What Are The Pedestrian Laws In Oregon?
Posted on December 13, 2021 in Pedestrian Accidents
It is crucial to understand that pedestrians do have rights in and around the roadways in Oregon. However, most people do not understand what the statutes actually say about pedestrian rights. Here, we want to review the laws that pedestrians and drivers need to know in order to remain safe on Oregon roadways. General Pedestrian… read more
Employer Liability in Trucking Accidents
Posted on December 8, 2021 in Truck Accidents
Accidents involving larger commercial trucks often result in severe injuries for those involved. This is particularly true for those inside smaller passenger vehicles on the roadway. Truck accidents occur in a variety of ways. In some cases, the truck driver’s actions directly cause the incident. However, there are times when truck driver employers could hold… read more
The 4 Elements Of A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Posted on December 6, 2021 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Wrongful death cases arise in various ways throughout the state of Oregon. Anytime a person loses their life due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity, their family members or estate may be able to file a wrongful death claim in civil court. Here, we want to examine the four… read more
Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted on November 30, 2021 in Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries can have significant short- and long-term effects on victims. Unfortunately, these injuries occur in a wide variety of ways, often due to the careless or negligent actions of others. Here, we want to discuss the most common signs of a traumatic brain injury. If you suspect that you or a loved one… read more
What Are OSHA’s Top Safety Violations?
Posted on November 24, 2021 in Workplace Injury
Employees deserve safe workplaces. In an effort to increase workplace safety, both the state and federal governments step in to enforce safety standards. The top regulator for workplace safety is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Here, we want to examine OSHA’s top safety violations because we think this list will give you a… read more
What Complications Arise From Vaginal Mesh?
Posted on November 22, 2021 in Medical Malpractice
Vaginal meshes do serve legitimate medical purposes, but they can also malfunction and lead to significant pain and suffering for women. Complications from surgical meshes used to treat transvaginal pelvic organ prolapse (POP) are not uncommon. Here, we want to discuss the purposes of a vaginal mesh as well as the risks and complications associated… read more
The Fatal Four on Construction Sites
Posted on November 17, 2021 in Workplace Injury
Construction workers operate around dangerous equipment and in hazardous environments on a daily basis. Safety is of the utmost importance at a construction site, as evidenced by the significant regulation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration over the construction industry. Here, we want to discuss what is commonly referred to as the “Fatal Four,”… read more