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Are Companies Liable for Icy Sidewalks and Parking Lots

During the winter months, it’s not uncommon for the weather to result in the formation of a layer of ice over roads and sidewalks, but that doesn’t make it any less of a hazard. While often used as a comedic gag, slipping and falling on a patch of ice is no laughing matter and can result in serious injuries. As such, employees who must maneuver across extremely icy parking lots in order to get to their place of work may

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys January 8, 2021

What Can You Do If Your Car Is Hit by a Snowplow?

As snow starts to fall in Oregon, it’s not uncommon to see plows on the road. They have the critical job of keeping the roads clear for Oregon drivers, ensuring that they can travel safely without having to worry about winter road hazards. Drivers are asked to give plows a wide berth when possible, but in some cases, plows still manage to clip or dent other cars and can cause substantial amounts of damage when doing so. In fact, many

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys December 30, 2020

New Year Resolutions for a Safer Year

At the start of every new year, we often make all sorts of resolutions to help us create a plan for self-improvement and growth. This year consider including improvements to your personal safety as a part of your new year resolutions. With a few small changes to your routine, you can make this your safest, smartest year yet. Develop a Plan to Decrease Distracted Driving Modern technology offers many tools to help reduce distracted driving, especially regarding cell phone use.

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys December 15, 2020

A Few Key Things to Look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have suffered an injury in an accident, and you have made the wise decision to hire a personal injury attorney to represent your interests and protect you from a potential lifetime of financial stress due to another party’s negligence, your next step is to choose the best lawyer to represent you. If you aren’t familiar with the law firms in your region, this can be a difficult decision since lawyers have specialized fields of expertise, and you may

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys December 3, 2020

What Are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries

If you have been in a car accident and believe that the other driver was at fault, you may be wondering if you can sue for injuries that you received in the collision. The best way to find out whether you have a case is to schedule a free consultation with an attorney and discuss the matter with them, but you may first wish to understand what the most common injuries are that victims suffer in car accidents. The following

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys November 30, 2020

Motorcycle Safety Tips for Fall Riding

While most people imagine summer as the best time for motorcycle riding, many seasoned riders actually prefer to take their long journeys during autumn. Perfect riding weather commences with the change into fall, as moderate temperatures combine with the incomparable beauty of changing leaves. However, these comfortable conditions and striking views come with a host of challenges and accident hazards. Check out the tips below to stay safe during your fall riding adventures. Make Adjustments for Seasonal Change Shorter days

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys November 16, 2020

Cases That Do NOT Qualify as Medical Malpractice

When you feel that you have been the victim of medical malpractice, you may deserve compensation for your pain and suffering that was caused by a medical professional’s negligence or recklessness. In these cases, you should always discuss your case with an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice so that you can get a settlement that will compensate you adequately for your expenses and injuries. There are, however, some cases in which medical malpractice is not the reason for your

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys November 8, 2020

What Is Covered By Workers Compensation?

An illness or injury that is sustained while completing work for the employer’s benefit and during the course of employment is considered a work-related illness or injury. Any work-related illness or injury is covered by workers’ compensation, even if it is not sustained at the workplace. For example, if an injury is sustained during a company event or social function in which the employer expects employees to participate, this may be considered work-related. In addition to isolated incidents or accidents,

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys October 29, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers Compensation

If you have contracted an illness or suffered an injury at work, you likely have questions about how you can cover the cost of medical treatment and replace the wages you will lose by taking time off work for recovery. Workers’ compensation is an insurance program mandated by the state to provide financial benefits to employees in this situation based on a number of eligibility requirements. Is every employee covered by workers’ compensation? State requirements vary concerning an employer’s responsibility

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys October 16, 2020

What Are Oregon’s DUII Laws

One of the worst driving decisions an Oregon driver can make is choosing to get behind the wheel after consuming alcoholic beverages or consuming other intoxicating substances. What constitutes driving while intoxicated in Oregon? What are the penalties? We have compiled a brief guide to Oregon DUII laws below. Oregon Limits In the state of Oregon, DUI laws are more aptly known as driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) laws, since the law applies to substances other than alcohol.

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys October 5, 2020