How does a lawyer turn a back strain into a $1.4 million award? Answer: They don’t, it just becomes one. This is the story about Luke and how I got a $1.4 million award in damages for his personal injuries. Luke was driving home from work on the evening of October 25, 2018, after installing tile and stone into a customer’s house for 12 hours. Luke was eastbound heading up the hill on Southwest Reed Market Road from the Mill District towards the parkway in Bend, Oregon, when a driver ran a stop sign and hit the front passenger quarter panel/wheel of his truck knocking it into the oncoming tur ..read more

Riding a motorcycle gives you a sense of freedom and adventure. Having the wind blow through your hair while listening to the sound of your engine rev up as you climb that Oregon mountain pass makes you feel unrestrained and bold. But wait just a minute. While a romantic idea, getting to the point of being able to actually firing up your metal steed requires knowing and adhering to few rules. Enter the Oregon motorcycle law. So here’s what you need to know: Do You Need a Motorcycle License in Oregon? A motorcycle endorsement (also sometimes called permit or license) is required to operat ..read more