Sexual abuse of a child can result in long term psychological and emotional harm, and in some cases serious physical harm including sexually transmitted diseases (STD). When a child is sexually ...
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Can I Receive Compensation for My Car Crash in Winter Weather Conditions?
Winter driving can be stressful and dangerous. Even the best drivers can get into accidents when the roads get slick or visibility is poor. So, it’s easy to think that crashes occurring in winter ...
Smartphone Zombies
According to recent analysis published in the journal Injury Prevention, texting while walking is a safety risk for pedestrians. This is not shocking news for most of us who have watched someone text ...
Disputing Improper or Fraudulent Debts
Debts can easily and quickly spiral out of control, wreaking havoc on your life, ruining your credit and even causing serious legal problems for you. This often stems from unexpected and ...
Sexual Abuse in a Medical or Institutional Setting
When your abuser was your doctor or another type of health care practitioner, it can be very difficult to come forward. You may not know if you can do anything about what happened. You may feel ...
What Happens If I Was Injured by an Underinsured Driver in Oregon?
If you have purchased the minimum insurance required by law for drivers in Oregon, you have coverage above the other driver’s policy limits. You even have some coverage if the other driver was not ...
What You Need to Know if You Were Injured as a Pedestrian in Oregon
Oregon is a very pedestrian-friendly state, and its pedestrian law is complicated. It outlines the responsibilities of drivers and of pedestrians. If you were injured as a pedestrian, in Oregon, you ...
I Was Rear-Ended on a Bicycle in Oregon. Now What?
Portland is considered one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the U.S., but cyclists are till hit by cars. One of the most common and dangerous types of bicycle accidents is the rear-end collision ...
Can I Get Full Compensation for Neck and Back Injuries After My Car Accident?
Car accidents are a common cause of neck and back injuries, and the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. If your accident was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, or if your injuries ...
NTSB Says Tesla Autopilot Partly to Blame for Another Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that the design of Tesla’s Autopilot feature contributed to a crash in January 2018. Fortunately, no one was hurt when the Model S sedan crashed ...