Personal Injury Blog

Failure to yield the right-of-way was the primary cause cited in 3,326 traffic crashes in Oregon in 2020. This number included 179 pedestrian crashes and 281 bicycle crashes. This error was the second-most common cause of traffic accidents in the state and contributed to 68 deaths and 4,759 injuries. The picture in Portland was...

If you’ve been involved in a personal injury accident in Portland, Oregon, you might wonder how long it will take to receive your settlement check. The short answer is that receiving your check will usually take just a few weeks or so, at most, after your case settles.  However, the amount of time your...

Lawyers and attorneys both have legal degrees and practice law, so what’s the difference between the two? Are an attorney and a lawyer the same thing, and if not, what separates them? While we often use the terms “attorney” and “lawyer” interchangeably, the two are distinct roles. Read on to learn more about the...

Every year, the state of Oregon experiences more than 10,000 rear-end collisions, about thirty of which are fatal. More than 9,000 people get injured in these crashes across the state. So why do rear-end collisions happen in Portland, and who’s causing all these accidents? There are several reasons rear-end collisions may happen, but almost...

Riding a motorcycle in Portland, Oregon, can be amazing, but it does come with some risks. About 80 percent of motorcycle accidents injure or kill the rider, and motorcyclists are about four times more likely to get injured in a crash. If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident in Portland, how do you...