Were you recently injured in an industrial accident? You may have been injured by a falling piece of equipment that was not properly secured. You may have tripped over a piece of equipment that was left exposed on the floor. Or you have been burned by a faulty welding rig. Whatever the cause of your […]
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 […]
A common misconception about traffic laws is that pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Just like motorists, pedestrians are required to obey traffic laws, such as crossing the street in a crosswalk or at an intersection and obeying all traffic signals. If a pedestrian is in the way of oncoming traffic, it is true that motorists […]
With drivers distracted by phones, radios, and passengers, rear-end collisions are more common than ever. While some are minor fender-benders, others cause very serious injuries. If you have been the victim of a rear-end collision, here are some of the most common injuries associated with these accidents, and why it is crucial you contact Portland […]
Were you recently involved in an accident with a driverless vehicle? Even if the owner of the other vehicle was not in it at the time, they can be still held liable for your injuries. Your best bet is to file a driverless car accident claim with a Portland personal injury lawyer as soon as […]
Whether you participate in or watch sports from time to time, situations can develop where you receive a sports-related injury. For both participants and spectators, these injuries can be serious and life changing. However, while many people assume these cases always go in favor of the victim, that is not the case. Due to their […]
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 […]
