Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Oregon Law
Family of Salem Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Oregon Following DEA Agent's Actions
The family of Marganne Allen, a Salem woman killed during a DEA surveillance operation, has filed a $9.5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the State of Oregon, raising legal questions about government liability and traffic safety.
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Fatal Early Morning Bicycle Crash in Central Point Raises Safety Concerns on Rural Oregon Roads
A 45-year-old White City man was fatally struck by a vehicle while bicycling on Foothill Road in Central Point, raising legal and public safety concerns surrounding rural road cycling in Oregon.
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Salem to Oregon Coast Highway Reopens Following Collision, Traffic Restored to Normal
A multi-car crash closed Highway 18 in both directions east of Grand Ronde on Wednesday, prompting a response from emergency crews and Oregon Department of Transportation warnings.
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Southern Oregon Residents Face Flooding and Landslides Amidst Intense Rainfall
Widespread flooding and landslides in Douglas and Jackson counties have resulted in multiple rescues, highway closures, and at least one death, prompting state emergency response escalation and raising potential personal injury legal issues.
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Klamath Falls E-Bike Rider Dies After Collision at Busy Intersection; Investigation Ongoing
A 48-year-old man riding an electric bicycle died after colliding with a vehicle in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The incident raises awareness about safety and legal issues surrounding bicycle and e-bike accidents in Oregon.
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California Trucker Sentenced to 48 Years for Fatal Crash with Oregon Farmworkers' Van
Lincoln Smith, a California truck driver, was sentenced to over 48 years for a 2023 collision on I-5 near Albany, Oregon, that killed seven farmworkers and injured others. Legal consequences highlight Oregon’s approach to wrongful death and personal injury.
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Highway 18 Collision Disrupts Travel Between Oregon Coast and Salem, Causes Major Delays
A major crash has shut down Highway 18 in both directions near Lincoln City, Oregon, cutting off a key route between the Oregon Coast and the Willamette Valley and raising potential personal injury issues under Oregon law.
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Oregon State Police Probe Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Linn County: What We Know
A fatal crash in Linn County involving a suspected impaired driver is under investigation by Oregon State Police. The accident resulted in the death of Kylie Rae Campbell.
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Fatal Kelso Crash Claims Life of Oregon Teen, Highlights Seatbelt and Speeding Risks
An 18-year-old Oregon woman died in a single-vehicle crash on I-5 in Kelso, prompting investigations into speed and seatbelt usage.
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Oregon Recreation Firms Demand Liability Shields Amid Rising Pushback from Victims
Oregon's proposed House Bill 3140 sparks debate over liability protections, seeking to balance business concerns with victim rights in personal injury cases.
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