Pedestrians who are struck by a motor vehicle are generally covered under the driver’s Oregon’s no-fault insurance provision for medical expenses and lost wages. Medical coverage is usually $15,000 for two years and wage loss can be as much as … Continued
The most common way that people are injured or killed by riding their bicycle is to be hit by a car or a package delivery truck. Even though Oregon as a state is a bike path-friendly place, a cyclist could … Continued
Dog Owners Are Responsible for Their Dogs Know the Signs That a Dog Bite is Imminent Did you know that smiling is a sign of aggression to a dog and can trigger an attack? It’s true. Dogs don’t recognize emotions … Continued
18-Wheeler Accidents Highway dividers are hazardous to 18-wheelers. Highway dividers were designed for cars, not for 18-wheelers. Rather than slide along a concrete divider like an automobile would, the right-side tires of a tractor trailer, semi or 18-wheeler ride up … Continued
At Shlesinger & deVilleneuve every motor vehicle case that we see is unique, and no two people suffer the exact same injuries or damages. One person may be able to return to work in a few months while another may … Continued
Gathering Evidence in a Slip and Fall Case A premises liability case can be extremely complex and can be difficult to prove, or it can be relatively easy and straight forward. Virtually every store and parking lot these days falls … Continued
In most civil actions there are strict statute of limitations which must be adhered to before a claim can be pursued. Think of a statute of limitation as an expiration date on your claim. But unlike the expiration date on … Continued
We are no longer surprised when clients tell us that they thought they were not allowed to choose or seek a doctor of their choice. They are almost always under the misguided impression that they were stuck with the doctor … Continued
During our free consultation I learned that the insurance adjuster had convinced both women to submit to a recorded statement conducted by him as well as sign an unrestricted medical release. When I asked why they had agreed to these … Continued
Hiring a lawyer to represent you in a legal matter is a very important decision that should not be made without due consideration. Here are 4 factors you should consider before hiring an attorney: Experience. There are many situations where … Continued
