Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Legal Rights Awareness
Urgent Call for Witnesses: Early Morning I-5 Crash Near Albany Investigated by OSP
Oregon State Police are calling for witnesses to a fatal incident on I-5 near Albany, involving a pedestrian hit by an unidentified vehicle. This case raises important legal questions about hit-and-run incidents in Oregon.
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Oregon Cyclist Struck by Ambulance Faces $1,800 Bill Following Hospitalization, Lawsuit Claims
An Oregon cyclist, William Hoesch, has filed a $997,000 lawsuit against Columbia River Fire & Rescue after being hit by an ambulance and then billed for the ride to the hospital. The suit details injuries and ongoing medical costs.
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Fatal Motor Scooter Incident in Portland's Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Sparks Investigation
A fatal motor scooter crash in Portland's Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood emphasizes the need for heightened road safety and legal awareness for personal injury claims.
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Drunk Driver Sideswipes Officer's Vehicle, Raising Concerns About Road Safety in Oregon
A Portland Police Officer sustained minor injuries when a drunk driver sideswiped his parked vehicle on Interstate-5. The driver, arrested for DUI, highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and impaired driving.
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Manslaughter Charges Filed As Victim Identified in October 28 Fatal Crash
A two-vehicle crash in Northeast Portland on October 28, 2024, resulted in the death of Zachary D. Fine. Manuel D. Espana Torres faces manslaughter charges.
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Highway 22 Fatal Crash at Perrydale Road Intersection Prompts Safety Concerns and Legal Questions
Highway 22 has reopened after a five-hour closure due to a fatal crash involving two fatalities near Rickreall, Oregon. The crash occurred at the intersection with Perrydale Road.
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Oregon Family Secures $375K Settlement Following Heat Dome Tragedy: a Call for Accountability in Extreme Weather Safety
A Multnomah County court approved a $375,000 settlement for the wrongful death of Ashlyn Maddox during Oregon's 2021 heat wave, highlighting legal considerations in negligence and wrongful death claims.
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Family Mourns During Sentencing for Manslaughter Conviction
The sentencing of Daniel Thomas Stanberry for the death of Oregon State student Enrique Espinoza marks a significant moment for the victim's family and community.
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Investigation Underway After Traffic Collision on Bob Straub Parkway
A serious accident involving a Buick sedan and a Prius occurred on Bob Straub Parkway, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
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Oregon Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Seizure of 500,000 Fentanyl Pills
Oregon State Police arrested a man after discovering nearly half a million fentanyl-laced pills in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 5.
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