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Stay Alert While Cycling to Work During the Winter Months

If you live in Medford, Oregon, and cycle to work year-round, there are few things you should do a little differently during the winter months. Consider an alternative mode of transportation if the roads become icy, and you can’t return home from work or get there on your bike. Plan your route to work and your route home in advance. Planning is a great way to create habits and help you gain the knowledge of the traffic patterns on your

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys January 13, 2020

How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents in the Dark

As it gets cold and there are fewer hours of sunlight, it is crucial to make sure that pedestrians and drivers are more aware of pedestrians crossing the streets in Oregon’s early darkening days. Focusing on being alert during the darker months of the year is important for everyone on the roads in Oregon. Pedestrians Use crosswalks or intersections to cross streets. Even if you have a signal to cross at a crosswalk, pay attention to the traffic coming in

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys December 27, 2019

Winter Falls and Slips

If you live in Oregon, and fell or slipped on ice or snow, then you may need a lawyer if you were injured. During the winter months, injuries because of snow and ice on sidewalks and in parking lots are common. It is essential to consult with a lawyer right away if you have an injury from a fall. The faster you contact a lawyer, the easier it is to get all the facts, gather necessary evidence and determine fault.

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys December 18, 2019

How to Avoid Driving Intoxicated During the Holidays

Drinking and driving accidents are the worst during the fall and winter holidays. During these festive months drinking occasions are on the rise which leads to more accidents and fatalities because of drunk driving. While holiday festivities should include as much fun as possible, limiting your risk of driving while intoxicated is vital for you and the other people occupying the roads. Decide to take public transportation to and from parties. If you leave your car at home, you are

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys December 9, 2019

How to Drive Responsibly During the Holidays

Drinking and driving is a problem during the holidays because alcohol is sometimes a part of the festivities. Colleges also have breaks, and there are parties to start and end the holidays. While some days are typically bad for encountering intoxicated drivers, others are horrible because of a combination of traffic and a higher level of distraction. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is also called “Black Wednesday” because of the drivers who are intoxicated. There are so many on the road

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys November 27, 2019

Hit By A Car While Walking

If you were hit by a car in Oregon, and need representation in a case, we are here to help you get the compensation you are entitled to from insurance companies or the person that hit you with their vehicle. In most cases in Oregon, the pedestrian has the right of way. While that is helpful, the hardest part of making sure you are well compensated for any injuries and loss of work you sustained can be a lengthy ordeal.

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys October 10, 2019

What is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ Compensation is compensation to employees that are injured on the job. In Oregon, you don’t have to prove that you did something wrong or the employer did anything wrong to receive compensation for your injury. You can get compensated if you got hurt on the job. You may get worker’s compensation benefits for time off work, permanent disabilities, medical care, training for a new position, or death benefits. If you accept worker’s compensation, then you usually cannot sue for

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys October 1, 2019

How to Prevent Your Kids from Driving While Distracted

Once your child gets a driver’s license, there are some conversations that you must have with them about driving safely. While they already have some education about distracted driving and driving under the influence, they need to hear it from a parent as well. The best way to have a teenager or young adult drive safely is to be a good example. They probably won’t think about driving with a smartphone in their hand if you don’t do it. Let

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys September 16, 2019

Oregon Bicycle Riding Tips in the Summer

If you choose to ride a bike in Oregon for your daily commute, Shlesinger & deVillenueve have some tips to keep you safe and legal for your bike trips. 1. Watch out for pedestrians. Just as if you were in a vehicle, pedestrians have the right of way. Stop for people who walk! 2. It is your job to ride with the flow of traffic and obey all street signs and lights just as the cars should. Consider a bicycle the same as a motorcycle

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys August 31, 2019