Posted on March 27, 2024 in Car Accident

Heart attacks are most often the result of pre-existing health conditions influenced by environmental factors or genetics. However, traumatic events such as car crashes may directly cause heart attacks, leading to severe personal injury in Oregon car accidents. Other injuries to the heart are more commonly the result of car accidents and should be treated… read more

Posted on January 13, 2024 in Car Accident,Personal Injury

When you are in a car accident, you expect to receive compensation from the incident quickly, allowing you to fix your car, pay your medical bills, and move on. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. There are many instances in which a car accident lawsuit becomes a necessary step in the process, especially if insurance… read more

Posted on January 12, 2024 in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Fatal traffic collisions occur due to a variety of reasons, often the negligent actions of other drivers on the roadway. Such negligence-related collisions frequently result in wrongful death lawsuits in Portland and other cities. Examining the leading causes of fatal crashes can help the general public understand the main risks associated with operating on Oregon… read more

Posted on December 20, 2023 in Car Accident,Personal Injury

Accidents do not always involve just one vehicle. They can also include a chain reaction with one car hitting another. These multi-car accidents are complicated because there may be one or more parties involved, and all parties sustaining damage typically need to know who to blame to receive fair compensation. Determining liability in a multi-car… read more

Posted on September 18, 2023 in Car Accident,Pedestrian Accidents,Personal Injury

When pedestrians are struck by a vehicle, they often sustain severe injuries. These initial accident scene can be chaotic, but there are certain steps that victims (or those around them) can take to help ensure not only the victim’s well-being but also the integrity of any Portland pedestrian accident claim that arises. Examine Injuries and… read more

Posted on September 13, 2023 in Car Accident,Personal Injury

The vast majority of vehicle accidents that occur must be reported to the police, but what about accidents that occur on private property? These incidents can result in challenges when determining liability, and an accident report completed by a law enforcement officer can help. Here, we want to review what authority the police have over… read more

Posted on September 7, 2023 in Car Accident,Personal Injury

Our vehicles are complex pieces of machinery. All of a vehicle’s parts make up what is supposed to be a well-running entity, but when one or more parts are defective, drivers and passengers could sustain injuries. Here, we want to examine some of the vehicle defects that commonly cause injuries to occupants, as well as… read more

Posted on July 21, 2023 in Car Accident,Personal Injury

Fractured bones are one of the more serious injuries that can occur as a result of a car accident in Oregon and the surrounding areas. However, there are certain types of fractures that are more common than others in vehicle accidents. Here, we want to examine the types of bone fractures that a car accident… read more

Posted on July 14, 2023 in Car Accident,Personal Injury

Vehicle accidents are not uncommon, but they can lead to significant long-term effects on those involved. The potential long-lasting effects of a vehicle accident are often related to traumatic injuries and any disabilities a person sustains. However, it is just as important to recognize the potential long term emotional and psychological effects that a vehicle… read more

Posted on July 11, 2023 in Car Accident,Personal Injury

Whiplash is one of the most common types of injuries that can occur as a result of a vehicle accident. This type of injury can occur anytime the neck or upper body is forced into a rapid back and forth or side-to-side movement, similar to the cracking of a whip. According to the Mayo Clinic,… read more