Wrongful death lawsuit for Duke Energy employee settled
The family of Keith Jester received a nearly $28 million verdict in the lawsuit they filed over Jester’s death while he was climbing a utility pole that collapsed. Jester...
Read moreLawsuit filed against drunk driver
The husband of a woman killed in a drunk driving incident is now filing a civil case against the defendant following the closing of the criminal case. Rachel...
Read moreInjuries or death caused by airlines
Our office frequently reviews claims for injuries received on airline flights, private planes and helicopters. Air travel—far from the romantic images of the past—exposes families and business people to...
Read moreStarbucks settles burn lawsuit
A Florida woman who received first and second degree burns when the lid of her Starbucks coffee came off and the scalding liquid spilled on her lap settled her...
Read moreCommon Sense, Negligence, and Comparative Fault
My fortune cookie last week contained the following observation, “Common sense is not so common.” As a personal injury attorney, this resonated with me because I see situations daily...
Read moreBad Faith Insurance Practices: How to Make Bad Insurers Pay in Excess of Policy Limits
This article will examine recovery of policy limits in excess of the policy limits against bad faith insurance companies. The (Oregon) Basics An Oregon auto policy comes with three...
Read moreHow much time do I have to file a personal injury claim? Exceptions to statute of limitations?
People often say “you have two years to file a personal injury case in Oregon”. However, not all personal injury cases have a two-year filing deadline. Individuals involved in...
Read moreCorporations win first trial against blood-thinner Xarelto
Patients complain that Xarelto, a blood-thinning drug developed to help reduce strokes is causing internal bleeding that has required hospitalization in some cases. Xarelto was jointly developed by Bayer and...
Read moreMan dragged from United flight takes initial steps to file suit
The man who was forcefully removed from a United Airlines flight is taking the initial steps to file a lawsuit against the airline. Attorneys for Dr. David Dao...
Read moreTexting while driving may have caused deadly bus crash
A mini-bus filled with choir members from the First Baptist Church of New Braunfels, Texas was fatally struck when a distracted pickup truck-driver collided with them. The choir was...
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