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Doctor sentenced to 5 years for assaulting cyclist

In California, a doctor who said he was trying to "teach a lesson" to some cyclists was sentenced to five years in prison.
Multnomah judge makes wrong decision in bike-car collision

Portland, Oregon, is America's premier biking city. But that doesn't mean we always get it right. Take a recent court decision as an example.

$55 Million Award Upheld in Ford SUV Rollover Case

On November 30, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a punitive damage award of $55 million against Ford Motor Co., in a case stemming from an SUV rollover that left a California woman paralyzed.
Bike-Car Collisions: Who's at Fault?

Portland is a city of cyclists. But everybody has to share the road. So who's at fault when cars and bikes collide?

Car Accidents Same After Cell Phone Bans

We have to admit, when Oregon passed the law to ban cell phones while driving, we got a little excited.
Common Sense and Car Phones

Wow! Even in the 1960s, some people seemed to understand the dangers of talking on your cell phone while driving.
Oregon cell phone ban causes confusion

Police may use hand-held devices. According to a real estate agent, she might be also.
Maria Shriver breaking law highlights epidemic of distracted driving

After initial New York Times reports of a cover-up about traffic deaths related to distracted driving, everyone seems to be onboard to change the way America drives.
Distracted Driving Summit revs up in Washington, D.C.

Oregon recently passed a new law that bans texting while driving, and now Washington, D.C., has joined in the discussion, kicking off a two-day summit.

Oregon Court OKs Blood Tests for Drunk Drivers

The police do not need a warrant to perform a blood test on a suspected drunk driver.
Adelman's Son Found Guilty Of DUII

We are happy to see Oregon's DUII laws were upheld, and we are glad no one was actually hurt because of this reckless behavior. Others have not been as lucky.
Appeals Court Rules Implied Consent Is Coercion

In a September 30, 2009, Oregon Court of Appeals ruling, the court equated implied consent laws with coercion, calling into question the constitutionality of state rules mandating consent to intoxicant testing as a condition for obtaining a license.

Portland mayor says he's committed to pedestrian safety

Portland Mayor Sam Adams, who may be better known for being a cyclist, released a statement addressing recent accidents and saying he was committed to pedestrian safety.
Things that go bump in the night

It's not candy that parent should be afraid of this halloween - it's cars.

Super Lawyers names Portland injury attorneys to Rising Stars

Only 2.5% of Oregon lawyers make the list; but all 100% of our attorneys did.
Oregon lawyer out to tell the truth

Here is a news story we think is worth some attention. There is so much in the news about trial lawyers, health care, getting rich quick. But there are so many opinions out there, and only some of them seem to get the media's attention.