Understanding “Friendly” Accident Claims: Pursuing an Accident Claim Against Friends or Family
If you're hurt as a passenger in a friend or family member's car—whether they’re at fault or the at-fault driver didn't have insurance—you can file a claim with insurance without affecting your friend or family member's personal assets.
Turning $30,000 in Damages into $162,000: Uncovering Coverage to Maximize your Claim
Our client was involved in a catastrophic head-on collision when another driver crossed the centerline. We uncovered multiple insurance sources ultimately recovering more than $162,000 to compensate our client.
Family’s Holiday Tradition Upended: $104,000 recovered
On a holiday drive to visit the Grandparents and cut down their annual Christmas tree, a family of four was struck by a driver making a dangerous left turn who failed to yield. The impact sent their vehicle headfirst into a metal fence.
Car Crash Injury Case: $275,000 Recovered for Neck Surgery and Damages in Oregon
Ms. P was going 35 mph southbound on SE. 82nd Ave. in Clackamas, OR in her Chrysler Pacifica when a 17-year-old going 35 mph northbound turn left in front of her in his dad’s Honda CRV and hit her head on. Ms. P herniated a disc in her neck and had to have surgery.
Holding Bars and Social Hosts Responsible: Liability for Providing or Serving Alcohol to Intoxicated Persons
ORS 471.565 establishes rules for liability when alcohol is served to visibly intoxicated individuals. It applies not only to OLCC-licensed businesses and permit holders, but also to social hosts—anyone who serves or directs the serving of alcohol at a gathering, even without holding a license.
Avoid a Criminal Conviction: Deschutes County’s Emerging Adult Program (EAP)
If you’re between the ages of 18 and 25 and have been charged with a crime in Deschutes County, the Emerging Adult Program (EAP) offers a unique opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction and redirect your life toward a positive path.
No auto insurance. That’s a problem.
Driving uninsured in Oregon is illegal and can get you a lot more than a traffic ticket. First, driving uninsured is a traffic violation and will get you a traffic ticket. ORS 806.010 (5).
Super Lawyers Names Monica Nolan To Their Super Lawyers Rising Stars List in 2025 in Oregon
We are thrilled to announce that Monica Nolan, a dedicated member of our team in Bend, Oregon, has been recognized as a 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Understanding CDL Suspensions in Oregon
If you hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) or Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) in Oregon, it’s essential to understand the consequences of traffic offenses. The Oregon Department of Transportation enforces strict commercial driving privilege provision and if violated, can lead to a suspension or revocation of your CDL or CLP.
Oregon’s Statute of Limitations for Criminal Offenses
The statute of limitations defines the time frame within which legal proceedings must begin after a crime is committed. In Oregon, these time limits vary depending on the severity and type of offense.
Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII): Diversion Eligibility in Oregon
In Oregon, a defendant is eligible for a DUII diversion program if they meet the following conditions described in ORS § 813.215.
Implied Consent Hearings in Oregon
Under Oregon’s implied consent law, anyone who drives a motor vehicle in the state is deemed to have consented to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if arrested for DUII. A test shall be administered at the request of a police officer who has reasonable grounds to believe the person was driving under the influence of intoxicants in violation of the law. While you have the option to refuse the test, doing so will result in a longer suspension of your driver’s license.