On behalf of The Johnston Law Firm, LLC posted in Truck Accidents on May 18, 2018
On May 3rd, 2018, the Statesman Journal reported that one person was killed and another a person was hospitalized with severe injuries following a devastating semi-truck accident south of Portland. This large truck collision occurred just outside of Monmouth, in Polk County. According…
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Log Truck Driver Killed in Accident South of Portland
Tags: Oregon, personal injury, portland, Truck Accidents, wrongful death
On behalf of The Johnston Law Firm, LLC posted in Pedestrian Accidents on May 14, 2018
Last month, the Portland Mercury reported on the most recent pedestrian/bicyclist accident data released by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). This data was compiled and published by PBOT as part of ‘Vision Zero’, a public safety initiative that seeks to make our…
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Comprehensive Report Shows that Portland is Still Far Too Dangerous for Pedestrians/Bicyclists
Tags: Oregon, pedestrian accidents, pedestrian safety, personal injury, portland
On behalf of The Johnston Law Firm, LLC posted in Car Accidents, Drunk Driving on May 9, 2018
Recently, a 16-year-old was killed in a tragic drunk driving accident that took place in Southeast Portland. According to reporting from Fox 12 Oregon, the victim was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the wreck. The responding police officers determined…
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Teenage Passenger Killed in Drunk Driving Wreck in Southeast Portland
Tags: Car Accidents, drunk drivers, drunk driving accidents, fatalities, portland
On behalf of The Johnston Law Firm, LLC posted in Car Accidents on April 23, 2018
When driving, it’s important to change lanes safely. Remember that there are other drivers on the road and you cannot rely on your mirrors. Sometimes you need to turn your head to make sure you don’t crash into other drivers while merging into an adjacent lane.
Vancouver Man Involved in Multi-Car Crash on I-205
Tags: Car Accidents, negligent driving, Oregon, personal injury, portland
On behalf of The Johnston Law Firm, LLC posted in Wrongful Death on April 17, 2018
A person’s unexpected death can happen in a number of ways, from car accidents to falls to crime to dangerous products. In some cases, these wrongful deaths are caused by the actions or negligence of other parties.
The family of a woman…
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Woman’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Airport Fall
Tags: portland, slip and fall, wrongful death, wrongful death lawyer
On behalf of The Johnston Law Firm, LLC posted in Car Accidents on April 9, 2018
Unfortunately, car accident rates are on the rise through the United States. From 2014 to 2015, the number of traffic fatalities increased by 7 percent. This is the largest increase in the past 50 years. Deaths caused by…
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Drunk Driving Statistics in Oregon
Tags: Car Accidents, drunk drivers, drunk driving accidents, Oregon, portland
