Have you recently been the victim of an accident involving heavy equipment? If this accident took place at your job, it may have been due to negligence or oversight on the part of your employer. They may have failed to secure a heavy piece of equipment. They may have left it running too long or […]
Paraplegia involves the clinically significant loss of function of the legs and lower body. It might even involve total paralysis of that body zone. Most often, paraplegia is caused by damage to the cervical (neck) or thoracic (chest) vertebra. In turn, that damage affects the spinal cord’s ability to send and receive transmissions from the […]
The fact that someone was injured on a college campus does not automatically make the school liable for all damages. The details of how the injury occurred can be significant in this determination. All schools tend to defend strongly against personal injury claims, and university attorneys are commonly involved in evaluating an accident. Insurance company […]
Car accident scenes can be confusing enough with just two vehicles involved, but multi car crashes are even worse in most instances. There are typically more injured parties involved, sometimes very serious, and more property damage as well. Local police authorities are also typically involved and will respond as soon as notified by a witness […]
When an Uber gets into an accident, it’s just like any other car accident. The police or insurance companies will figure out who’s at fault, and the at-fault driver has to cover the damages. If you were the passenger and were injured, you’ll need to work with a Portland Uber accident attorney to help you […]
Car accidents, unfortunately, occur every day. While we try to avoid them when possible, it’s important to be aware and prepared for what to do after the incident. This means knowing both the medical and legal procedures following the injury. Here are some of the most common injuries and some legal tips from Pickett Dummigan […]
Driving through winter weather is an ongoing challenge in Portland. There’s plenty of rain, but an occasional snow storm or freezing morning can make roads difficult to traverse. Let’s look at some winter driving safety tips so you can make it home safe without the need to call an Oreg. car accident attorney. #1 Have […]
Although the city of Portland is known for having streets that are very friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists, accidents do still occur. While an accident can happen anywhere, there are unfortunately certain streets and intersections where the number and severity of accidents is quite high. As a result, numerous people are injured or even killed […]
Car accidents are one of the reasons that people hire Portland personal injury attorneys. The changing weather puts people at a greater risk of getting into a car accident in the fall. Additionally, it rains a lot in Portland, and this further increases the risk of getting into an accident. It can be risky to […]
Personal injury protection (PIP) is one of the most misunderstood and essential coverages on your automobile insurance. At Pickett Dummigan McCall LLP, we have helped many clients recover money from their insurance companies when it comes to denial of PIP claims. We have knowledgable PDX accident lawyers who know how to navigate the insurance and […]
