If you recently suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you may have considered filing a lawsuit against him or her in civil court. Personal injury lawsuits require a series of specialized steps to reach a settlement, from proving the at-fault party’s negligence to entering negotiations about your compensatory damages. This...

I had a very interesting experience the other day in court. During the process of choosing a jury, called voir dire, one of the questions for the proposed jurors was whether they had been involved in a motor vehicle accident before and if they had gotten a car accident settlement. Let's just say I...

Winter driving in Oregon can bring about conditions from snow and ice, rain and wet road conditions, to dealing with low visibility. During these conditions, Tillmann Law wants to ensure that you keep you and your family safe on the Oregon roadways. Below are some of the most important winter driving tips in Oregon...

A new study by 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the rate of death’s on the nation's highways using data from 2013. Utah was found to be the 9th safest state highway safety. While Utah is a safer environment for driving with only 7.6 highway deaths per 100,000 people per year, the citizens of Utah where slightly...

Immediately after an auto accident, things are tense if not absolutely scary. Some people involved in small rear-end collisions may feel that they are not injured or are fine. It can be difficult at those moments to make clear and correct decisions, especially with all the adrenaline. Keep in mind that everything you do...