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 […]
Any truck injury lawyer in Portland knows that truck accidents are among the worst tragedies that occur on U.S. highways. They regularly result in fatalities along with very serious injuries and property damage. One of the most horrifying experiences on the highway is actually being near a big-rig when it goes out of control for […]
Driving Laws Oregon Let’s face it. Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of accidents on the road. I know because I have been in a full-on collision with a distracted driver before. Really, there are four things that underly distracted driving. In this article, I am going to be going over these […]
Nobody likes getting injured on the job, but the fact of life is that some jobs are simply more dangerous than others. For instance, people who work in the farming and trucking industries in Oregon tend to be more susceptible to sustaining a workplace injury simply because of the nature of the work. According to […]
Most parents are afraid to let their teens on the road by themselves. Car accidents are the top causes of death in teens. They are also three times more likely to get into a car accident than older drivers. Fortunately, there are things that parents can do to keep their teens safe while behind the […]
Legal Assistance for the Victims of Pedestrian Accidents in Portland The stunning increase in pedestrian accidents occurring in Portland has led some public authorities to seek answers and means of reversing the trend, and for those directly involved to seek financial compensation. The victims of these accidents and their families can find the help they […]
Alexyss’s Story The story of Alexyss Therwanger is what prompted officials in Oregon to change the laws. Alexyss was a 19-year-old who was killed as the result of texting while driving. She lost control of her car and collided with another vehicle. Two other people were severely-injured as a result of this. The accident occurred […]
Safety Tips and Legal Help for the Bicyclists of Portland Portland is known for its cycling commuters, with more residents choosing pedal power as their means of getting to and from work than in any other major American city. We ourselves are bike commuters, bike racers, and recreational riders and understand the challenges of cycling […]
