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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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

In Oregon, a defendant is eligible for a DUII diversion program if they meet the following conditions described in ORS § 813.215.

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.

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.