When you’ve been hurt and are in pain, worrying about paying your bills won’t help you recuperate. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another in Oregon, a personal injury lawyer may be able to help. At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, we can help you file a claim and negotiate with the …
Drivers have an obligation to obey traffic laws, pay attention to the road, and make responsible decisions to ensure the safety of themselves and everyone around them. Unfortunately, reckless errors, such as failing to check for oncoming traffic before turning, can lead to serious collisions. If you or someone you love suffered severe or fatal …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 2 million people suffered injuries, and over 33,000 lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents across the United States in 2018. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that more than 41,000 of those injuries and 500 fatalities occurred in Oregon alone, and that number …
A rollover car accident can dramatically alter your life. In addition to the physical injuries that can come with these collisions, some drivers even struggle to get behind the wheel after surviving this type of accident. Rollover crashes are often deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 35 percent of all …
Rear-end collisions can cause you to suffer through physical injury, visiting doctors for treatment then fretting about how you will manage to pay all the medical expenses. On top of it all, your income takes a hit while you miss time at work. You have already taken on more than you deserve with your physical …
In real life, a police chase does not entertain the way it does in movies and television. These chases, especially those at high speeds, can create dangerous driving environments for everyone on the road. Not surprisingly, police chases often end in collisions, with some innocent driver or bystander suffering serious injury as a result. If …
Hit and run accidents can be quite dangerous, causing severe injuries and having the potential to be fatal. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were an estimated 737,100 hit and run accidents in 2015, and 2,049 deaths from these accidents in 2016. If you have been involved and injured in …
Getting into a car accident can be both frightening and cause you serious injury. These injuries may leave you recovering at home or in a hospital for a long time and may involve serious surgery or physical therapy. In particular, a head-on collision can be quite dangerous, and in some instances, even be fatal. According …
Visiting someone else’s property in Portland, Oregon, whether it is a home or a business, should be relatively uneventful. But if that property owner has been negligent in providing a safe space for visitors and that leads to a slip and fall injury, it could throw a wrench in your plans. If you are involved …
Nursing home abuse impacts more Portland seniors than you might realize. To make matters worse, some nursing home residents are unable or unwilling to report their abuse. In all likelihood, the rate of abuse among seniors is much higher than reported. Nursing home residents deserve to be treated with dignity. Unfortunately, far too many seniors …
Motorcycle accidents are riskier than car accidents and more frequently result in serious injury and death. Because of their lack of a protective frame and various other reasons, many people suffer every year in motorcycle accidents. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that the number of deaths on motorcycles is 27 times higher …
Sometimes, large companies behave negligently, whether it is by polluting local water sources, manufacturing prescription drugs that have undesirable side effects, or other actions that put many people in danger. Those companies should not be able to get away with that negligent behavior, and one way to hold them accountable is by filing a class …
Heading out to visit a local bar, go shopping at the mall, or hit up a club with friends should be a relatively enjoyable time for everyone involved. We make the assumption that going there will be safe, but this is not always the case if the property owner neglects to provide adequate security for …
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury in the neck that commonly occurs in motor vehicle accidents. This injury typically occurs when the impact of a car crash causes the head to whip violently back and forth. This whipping movement can stretch and tear the muscles in the neck, causing painful injuries that can be difficult …
A side impact collision occurs when one vehicle strikes the side of another. These accidents can occur in a variety of ways. From intersection collisions to sideswipes on the highway, these accidents have the potential to result in serious bodily injuries. If you suffered injuries in a side impact crash, you are entitled to pursue …
The City of Portland happily participates in the sharing economy and all the ways it plays in transportation, from “by the minute” carshares to pedicabs to rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. Different states enforce different rules when it comes to liability for a ridesharing accident. If you suffered an Uber or Lyft accident injury, …
Losing a loved one can be devastating regardless of the circumstances, but when their death is caused by an accident or any other type of negligent activity, it can be even more frustrating. Along with the emotional trauma you deal with after someone you love dies, you also have unexpected costs to handle such as …
When you need medical treatment for an illness or need emergency surgery, you should expect that those treatments should go off without a hitch, or at least not cause unreasonable complications. Sometimes, however, healthcare professionals in Portland, Oregon can make mistakes when caring for patients–otherwise known as medical malpractice. If you or a loved one …
It is an unfortunate fact that many people suffer in car accidents every year because of the negligence of other drivers. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), 502 people died and 41,073 people suffered injuries in car accidents in Oregon in 2018. If you or your loved ones suffered injury or more in …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that bicyclists face a higher risk of injury and death due to accidents than the occupants of motor vehicles do. When cars, trucks, bicyclists, and pedestrians all have to share the road, their differing sizes, speeds, and weights can create dangerous conditions that result in many …
