Q: How soon after an accident should I contact a lawyer?

A: Under Oregon law, personal injuries resulting from someone’s conduct require careful documentation, timely reporting, and a thorough investigation and evaluation of liability. Evidence such as medical records, photographs, witness statements, and profession…

What happens after criminal charges are filed?

Once formal charges are filed against you in court, you have a lot of important rights that are triggered. You have the right to an attorney, the right to investigate your case, the right to be heard, and rights during trial such as confronting witnesses, presenting evide…

What rights do I have during a police investigation?

This really depends on what is going on during the various stages of a police investigation, and whether law enforcement is even interacting with you or not.

As a general rule, we all have privacy protections and protections against self-incrimination under state …

What happens after criminal charges are filed?

Once formal charges are filed against you in court, you have a lot of important rights that are triggered. You have the right to an attorney, the right to investigate your case, the right to be heard, and rights during trial such as confronting witnesses, presenting evide…

What mistakes should I avoid after being arrested?

Never talk to the police, always invoke your right to remain silent and your right to counsel. Additionally, never talk to third parties about your case unless such communications are protected and privileged. Contact an experienced trial attorney today.

What medical treatment steps should I follow after injury?

You will want to follow through on any and all recommended treatment that your doctors and other medical providers prescribe for you to do. If you are not satisfied with your provider, and believe you need more treatment than what they are recommending, it is …

After a Car Accident in the Mid-Valley: What Oregon Drivers Should Know

Car accidents in Albany and across the Mid-Willamette Valley rarely make headlines unless they result in fatalities. They happen on familiar roads — Pacific Boulevard, Highway 20, Highway 34, Interstate 5, neighborhood intersections — and they…

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The Pantone Color Institute has named PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as its 2025 Color of the Year, according to a Thursday announcement.

The light brown shade is a mix of warm, rich chocolate, coffee and cacao tones and is designed to evoke subtle elegance and sensorial richness, according to the release. It’s the fir…