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How Long-Term Injuries May Impact You After an Auto Accident in Oregon
Long-term injuries could affect you for days or, in extreme cases, for the rest of your life depending on the severity of your auto accident in Oregon.
Who Should I Talk to After an Auto Accident in Portland?
Following an auto accident in Portland, make sure you talk to a personal injury lawyer for assistance. Then, you’ll have the best chance possible of getting a settlement you deserve.
Is Oregon a No-Fault State for Auto Accidents?
Oregon is a fault state, which means that whoever was responsible for a car accident is also on the hook for the resulting harm that occurred.
What Should I Do After an Auto Accident in Portland?
After an auto accident in Portland, collect evidence, get treatment if you are injured, and call an attorney ASAP.
How to stay safe when driving in a work zone
Whether it’s paving and bridgework or sidewalk curb ramps and safety improvements, road construction is typically a good sign that warmer weather has arrived in Oregon. While maintaining and upgrading our roads is clearly important, motorists approaching, going through, and departing work zones should be aware of the increased risk of car accidents. Construction zones […]
How small increases in speed can make serious accident-related injures more likely
Across the country, posted speed limits are going up. Although most people would be happy to arrive at their destination just a little sooner, the consequences of higher speed limits for drivers involved in an accident can prove fatal. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and Humanetics recently […]
Do distracted drivers listen to passengers?
Distracted driving continues to be a growing threat to public safety, despite the known risks. Within the last year alone, around 57 percent of all crashes in the United States involved the use of a cellphone in the moments leading to impact. The majority of these distracted driving crashes involved a driver using a cellphone […]
Why you should obtain your Oregon car accident report after a crash
The official police report is created when a police officer responds to the crash scene. Police are often dispatched to the scene of a crash when someone has been injured, there was significant damage, the crash is blocking traffic, or the crash involved a drunk driver. The first thing police do is determine if anyone […]
Can I afford to hire an attorney if I was injured in a crash?
If you were injured in a traffic collision due to someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior, you may be looking to pursue a claim. A common mistake people make is assuming that they can’t afford to hire an attorney. They attempt to handle their claims alone and risk being denied the compensation they deserve. Handling […]
Sleep disorders may lead to drowsy driving accidents
Many car accidents in Portland and throughout Oregon are caused by drowsy driving. When drivers don’t get enough sleep, their judgment is impacted and they have slower reaction times. As a result, they are at increased risk of causing an accident that leaves people seriously hurt. Why are drivers so drowsy? There are many types […]
