Posted on December 3, 2019 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer

An annular fissure tear or fissure is related to the ligaments that connect your vertebrae to the discs in your spine. The ligaments surround the nucleus of the discs with a strong ring of cartilage fibers. These fibers are called annulus fibrosis. The nucleus that they surround is soft and jelly-like. The nucleus of each… read more

Posted on November 7, 2019 in Bicycle Accidents

One of the most important things you can do to stay safe when riding a bicycle is to wear a helmet. Whether you or a loved one are a regular rider, encourage helmet use as a way to prevent injuries or even death. While it may seem easy enough to purchase a helmet for you… read more

Posted on September 12, 2019 in Auto Accidents

Most people understand that driving drunk is dangerous and is a common cause of traffic injuries and fatalities. What many people fail to realize is that the effects of drinking and driving do not always wear off after the buzz is over with. Driving while hungover is also dangerous and can lead to serious incidents…. read more

Posted on September 3, 2019 in Auto Accidents

Driving while under the influence of alcohol is dangerous to everyone on the roadway. Law enforcement officers in both Oregon and Washington take drunk driving seriously. Those caught doing so can face severe penalties, including jail time and fines. However, many people wonder if drunk driving is also covered by auto insurance. What happens if… read more

Posted on August 28, 2019 in Bicycle Accident

If you are a bicycle rider, whether for recreation or for regular transportation, you know there are risks involved. Regardless of how safely you ride, you cannot predict the actions and behaviors of other drivers. During the latest reporting year in Oregon, there were nearly 800 bicycle crashes. These led to 10 fatalities and 754… read more

Posted on August 21, 2019 in Construction Accidents

If you or someone you love works in the construction industry, then you know there are more risks involved than most workers face in their jobs. However, that does not mean you should not be able to recover a fair compensation for your injuries. In many cases, construction accident injuries are caused by third-party contractors… read more

Posted on July 17, 2019 in Negligence

It is important to establish negligence in any kind of personal injury case you are seeking damages from. However, there are different kinds of negligence, and the terms you hear may confuse you. Today, we want to discuss the difference between ordinary negligence and gross negligence. We will also look at how each type of… read more

Posted on July 15, 2019 in Truck Accidents

Large commercial truck accidents cause some of the most severe traffic crash injuries. Accidents involving commercial trucks affect thousands of people across the US each year. In Oregon, there were nearly 3,000 truck crashes during the latest reporting year, according to the state Department of Transportation. Out of those accidents, over 1,550 people were injured… read more

Posted on July 10, 2019 in Auto Accidents

People use rental cars for various reasons. Whether you are on vacation or a business trip, you need to understand what happens after a rental car accident. Today, we want to discuss the similarities and differences between a rental car accident and regular vehicles accidents. The last thing you should have to worry about when… read more

Posted on June 24, 2019 in Auto Accidents

The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year.  In fact, AAA estimated that nearly 40 million Americans took a road trip of 50 miles or more on Independence Day last year. However, with the increase in traffic and celebration comes a dramatic increase in fatal motor vehicle crashes…. read more