Personal Injury Blog

You may have heard that, if you’ve been involved in a car crash in Portland, the first thing you should do is to call 911. But if you’re in a relatively minor car accident, is that really necessary? After all, is it worth calling an emergency line if no one is bleeding out or...

Negotiating a Portland personal injury settlement for, say, a truck accident or a wrongful death, is tricky business. The opposing party might be able to reduce your settlement based on comparative fault, the uncertainty of the results should your case go to trial or other factors.  Once you negotiate a specific amount, however, you...

When you have been involved in an Oregon car accident, it is normal to have many questions. Finding the right information regarding car accident reports in Oregon can be difficult.  There are many questions about Oregon accident reports that crash victims frequently ask. Some of the most commonly asked questions about collision reports in...

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...