Law Blog

Riding a motorcycle gives you a sense of freedom and adventure. While a romantic idea, getting to the point of being able to actually firing up your metal steed requires knowing and adhering to few rules. Enter the Oregon motorcycle law. Here's what you need to know.

What are punitive damages - and should you seek them out? Because punitive damages are designed to not reward anyone but instead punish an at-fault party, the State of Oregon takes up to 70% of recovered monies. Here's all you need to know about punitive damages.

A judge in a California case has told the parties to a lawsuit that she intends to reduce a May 19, 2019 $2 billion punitive damage award for RoundUp to $250 million. As it turns out, it's an interesting case of compensatory vs punitive damages - and well in line with the law. Here's why.

Accidents happen every day. However, when a minor or young child is involved - or even worse, hurt - a lot of legal questions arise. In case of a settlement payout, parents or caretakers are faced with having to make a lot of decisions. We'll guide you.

Crosswalk laws can often be confusing in Oregon - particularly when faced with out-of-state pedestrians and drivers, not aware of the local rules. And maybe counter-intuitively, drivers are not always at fault in crosswalk accidents. So here are a few really important things to know about Oregon pedestrian crosswalk laws.

In my practice as an auto accident attorney, I frequently untangle Oregon's complex auto insurance laws for my clients. For example: what is UIM? And who pays your medical bills after a car accident, and under which scenario? I'll unpack it for you.

So you've been in a car accident. No matter the impact of your injuries, you're likely faced with medical bills, have missed work, and owe your babysitter for childcare while you were in the hospital. You're in luck however: there is this thing called Personal Injury Protection Insurance - or PIP. And whether you knew it or not - you've already paid for it, and will be able to reap the benefits. How does it work here in Oregon? Let me explain.

With its ever-changing scenery and (largely) unpopulated roads, Oregon is a joy to experience from the saddle of a bicycle. But if you ride a lot or in dense city traffic, you also know how vulnerable you are. Here’s are the rules and laws you should be aware of if you frequently ride a bicycle in Oregon.

Wrongful death lawsuits are cases in which someone has been killed by another person’s unreasonable or negligent act. And while it's a devastating time for your entire family, it's good to be informed about what to do next.  As a wrongful death attorney, I'm here to explain how these lawsuits work under Oregon law. 

If you've been in a car accident anywhere in Oregon, you have to tell the DMV about the incident. This is true whether the police showed up and did a report, or if the accident was minor. But - how exactly do you report the accident to the Oregon DMV? And under which circumstances?

If you or a loved one were a pedestrian hit by a car recently, you're probably wondering what you should do next. As an Oregon personal injury lawyer, I handle a lot of car accident cases, so I thought I'd put together a quick and helpful guide on how to get your medical expenses paid after a pedestrian accident.