Tickets are commonly issued in traffic accidents. In some cases, both drivers receive tickets. Receiving a ticket, or not receiving one, is not an indication of what to expect in your auto accident ...
Car Accidents
Injured in a St. Patrick’s Day Drunk Driving Accident?
Although you can be hit by a drunk driver any time of day, any day of the year, certain holidays come with an increased risk. St. Patrick’s Day is the third most popular drinking holiday and 62% of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How Long Do You Have to Report a Car Accident?
There is no easy answer to the question, “How long do I have to report a car accident” because so many factors must be considered. First, did the car accident result from any illegal behavior such as ...
The Importance of Choosing the Right Attorney for Your Car Accident Claim
With serious injuries come crushing expenses, often life-long costs that you cannot even begin to fathom while you are trying to heal and move forward. With any personal injury claim, you have a ...
How to Know if You Have a Concussion after a Car Accident, and What to Do About it.
Let’s start with this – if you have been in a car accident, go get yourself checked out right away, even if you don’t feel like you’ve been hurt. A concussion can happen with no blow to the head and ...
Avoiding Red Light Accidents
Running a red light is more dangerous than you might believe, and it is a frighteningly common practice. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 811 people were killed in 2016 ...