Injury Law 101

When it comes to catastrophic injuries in Portland, Oregon, the financial burden can be overwhelming. These injuries—often resulting from accidents, medical malpractice, or other forms of negligence—can leave victims with lifelong physical, mental, and emotional impairments. I’m here to help ease those personal injury burdens.

Personal injury claims can be significantly influenced by the presence of pre-existing conditions. These conditions—which existed before the incident giving rise to the injury claim—often come under scrutiny when determining the extent of damages.

Damages in personal injury cases are typically divided into two categories: general damages and special damages. These two categories differ in terms of the types of harm they compensate for, the way they're calculated, and the underlying principles guiding their award.

Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces, with heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and numerous workers operating in close quarters. Accidents on these sites can lead to serious injuries. For those injured in a construction site accident, understanding their legal options for recovering damages is crucial.

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, leaving individuals injured and confused about the next steps to take. One of the most critical aspects of resolving any accident-related claims or legal actions is gathering evidence promptly and effectively.

Accidents involving delivery trucks can be particularly complicated due to the multiple parties involved, the significant damages often incurred, and the specific regulations governing commercial vehicles.

Imagine this scenario—you’re out enjoying a bike ride around Portland, taking in the fresh air and beautiful scenery. A car comes from nowhere and knocks you down.

When the rubber meets the road, you expect your car to be a safe mode of transport. Among the many features designed to protect you, airbags are heralded as life-saving technologies. However, when an airbag fails or, worse, causes an injury, the situation quickly flips from safety to liability.

In Oregon, we're fortunate to have specific laws that prioritize the safety of children while they're on the move. Obviously, traditional seat belts just aren't tailored to provide children with the protection they need.

Car accidents alter a person’s life — a person’s well-being — in the blink of an eye. As Portland’s population continues to grow, and as the number of commuters grows with it, the image of an upturned SUV on the side of the highway has become far too common.