Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Did a Scooter Crash Into You on the Sidewalk?
E-scooters are a popular method of transportation, especially for younger people who do not want to own a car in Portland. However, scooters can be a real danger to the public. Too many riders travel on the sidewalk, which is already congested enough with pedestrians. A scooter can easily crash into unwary pedestrians and… Read More »
What is a Facet Joint Injury?
Facet joints are critical to maintaining spinal stability. These small joints connect the vertebrae to each other and allow for seamless bending or twisting of the back. These tiny joints hook the vertebrae to one another and are lined with cartilage to ensure pain free movement. Any traumatic accident could damage the facet joints… Read More »
Should You Settle Your Personal Injury Claim or Go to Trial?
Many accident victims assume their personal injury case will go to trial and are surprised to find out that fewer than 1% ever get that far. Our firm can usually settle cases for a fair, meaningful amount of compensation with the defendant or their insurance company. Nonetheless, going to trial remains a possibility, and… Read More »
How Workers Are Injured on the Job
The average American spends 1,800 hours a year at work, so it is never a surprise when they are injured on the job. These injuries cost workers billions of dollars collectively in lost productivity. Individually, workers can lose months of income for moderate injuries. Although each accident is unique, there are some common reasons… Read More »
Determining Fault in a Multi-Car Pileup
The classic car accident case involves only two vehicles. The case turns on determining which driver is at fault for the crash. Fault might be shared, but if it is, then fault is divided only between two people. Multi-vehicle pileups present many complicated factual and legal issues. These are collisions involving more than two… Read More »
Why People Delay Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
Oregon wrongful death claims provide a vital way for surviving family members to seek compensation and justice after the tragic death of a loved one. Generally, state law sets a three-year deadline to file a lawsuit, with the clock beginning to run on the date the deceased suffered a final injury. Unfortunately, some people… Read More »
Does an Insurance Company Have a Duty to Settle an Oregon Construction Accident Lawsuit?
Construction accidents can be caused by third parties not directly related to the underlying construction activities. For example, if a crew is working on a highway where traffic is still active around the job site, there is always the risk of a car or commercial truck hitting a worker. While Oregon workers’ compensation will… Read More »
What Does the “Van Den Bron Test” Mean for My Oregon Slip-and-Fall Claim?
Many Portland residents sustain serious injuries in slip and fall accidents while shopping at stores. In some cases, the store’s owner may be liable for such injuries. But Oregon law requires the injured customer to prove that the store knew or should have known about the slipping hazard beforehand. Proving a Store Owner’s Knowledge… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits for Oregon Car Accidents
If you own and drive a car in the Portland, Oregon, area, then you know state law requires you to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance. This includes not only minimum liability coverage in the event you cause an accident but also personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, which can pay benefits to you… Read More »
Why Negligence Is Not Enough to Prove Damages in aa Portland Personal Injury Claim
You might think that just because you can prove someone caused your car accident, that is all you need to demand compensation. Proving negligence, however, is just the first step. Indeed, even in cases where a defendant admits they were negligent in causing a car accident, the plaintiff still needs to connect the defendant’s… Read More »