Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Oregon Law
Judge Rules USPS Wrongfully Terminated Injured Oregon Worker During Probation Period
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Postal Service wrongfully terminated Cassandra Hankins, an Oregon post office employee, after she reported a workplace injury.
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Trial Set for Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against KCFD1: Key Developments in the Case
A civil lawsuit brought by the family of Teresa Vaughn against Klamath County Fire District 1 will proceed to trial, alleging wrongful death and gross negligence by paramedics who failed to render aid during a medical emergency.
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Portland Roads Reopen Following Crash Involving Motorized Chair, Authorities Report
A serious collision in Salem involving a vehicle and a person in a motorized chair has left one individual critically injured and led to partial road closures.
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Suspected Drunk Driver Plows Into Wilsonville Chipotle, Causing Significant Damage
A suspected drunk driver caused extensive damage after crashing into a Wilsonville Chipotle, leading to multiple charges.
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Fatal Collision in Salem Involving Electric-Powered Chair, Police Report
Two recent traffic-related fatalities in Salem, involving an 84-year-old woman and a 70-year-old using a motorized chair, underscore the ongoing safety issues on the city's roads.
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Hillsboro Authorities Seek Driver and Pickup Truck Linked to Fatal Crash
Authorities in Hillsboro, Oregon are searching for a dark-colored pickup truck involved in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run on Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway and Southeast Minter Bridge Road.
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Fatal Salem Crash Claims Life of 84-Year-Old Woman on Croisan Creek Road
A serious accident in Salem, Oregon resulted in the death of 84-year-old Judith Ann Brulkal when the vehicle she was in struck a power pole and tree on Croisan Creek Road.
Read MoreAuthorities Launch Probe Into Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Portland
Medford, Oregon | May 17, 2024 - A fatal motorcycle crash in Medford involving two motorcycles has resulted in one death. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor.
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Fatal Accident Causes Shutdown of Oregon Route 126 East of Florence: Road Reopens After Investigation
A fatal car accident on Oregon Route 126 east of Florence caused a road closure during a high-traffic weekend. One person died and another was injured, highlighting potential personal injury and wrongful death legal implications under Oregon law.
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Oregon Man Files $1.3m Lawsuit After High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Collision
A man has filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against Clackamas County and Gladstone police after a high-speed chase led to a collision that caused him severe injuries.
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