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If you have a valid Oregon Driver’s license and your license has been suspended, you may qualify for an Oregon DMV hardship permit. This permit allows limited driving privileges for specific purposes, such as traveling to and from work, to and from alcohol/drug/gambling treatment, (amongst others), during your suspension.

The consequences of a DUII conviction in Oregon vary based on the number of prior offenses and whether aggravating factors (such as an accident or injury) are involved.

This case shows that sometimes a full and fair recovery is a lot more than one would expect. Who would think that a back strain would result in a $1.4 million award? Neither Luke nor I did at the beginning of his case.

Every state, including Oregon, has a deadline to file a lawsuit for personal injury damages called the statute of limitations. If you don’t hire a lawyer to file a lawsuit on your personal injury claim soon enough, your claim will be barred forever.

Gary R. Johnson has been named by The National Trial Lawyers to its roster of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Oregon. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon only a very select group of lawyers who have shown extraordinary skills, experience, and results in their areas of law.

Let's talk about PIP benefits! And particularly what you should do if you run out of your primary medical coverage compensation. In this article, we'll look at ways how you can use other insurance policies to supplement your own PIP benefits. The law calls this “stacking”.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a general term, typically associated with a closed head injury. It is also commonly referred to as a concussion. In most cases, a car crash or a sports injury are the root causes. In my years as a TBI attorney, I've seen my share of cases, and here's what I've learned.

Every driver in Oregon is required to have car insurance. Driving without it can get you a ticket with a fine of up to $427. In case of an accident, it begs the question then: How much car insurance do you need – really? And what kind? I'll untangle the confusing web of car insurance coverage types for you.

​ Have you been through an accident recently, and are wondering if you should hire an attorney? Choosing a lawyer should involve more than just picking the first firm off the Google search results. We'll walk you through how to find a personal injury lawyer - and the right one!

As a car accident lawyer in Bend, Oregon, I hear stories about automotive mishaps all day long. One of the most frequently asked questions is always: "how to submit medical bills to an auto insurance if I've been injured in an accident"? I'll guide you with this blog post. There are some definite steps to observe. Here's your easy guide.

More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the U.S. And children make up at least 50% of victims, with dogs often biting the face and mouth areas. So it's a good idea to be informed about Oregon dog bite law - and we're here to keep you in the know.

On October 1, 2017, the Oregon Distracted Driving Law came into full effect on its streets and highways. A November 2019 study, comparing the nation's texting-while-driving laws, concluded that Oregon now has the strictest rules in place in the US. Let's look at exactly what the law allows - and doesn't allow.