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Oregon Helmet Law
Protecting Riders on Two Wheels, Motorcycles Included Whether you prefer the freedom of a bicycle or the power of a motorcycle, it’s essential to keep safety at the front of your mind. Paul Galm is a personal injury lawyer specializing in motorcycle accidents and is here to shed light on the Oregon Helmet Law and how it applies to riders like you. So, let’s gear up and explore the details of this law, ensuring that you ride protected and informed. The Oregon Helmet Law: Extending Protection to Motorcyclists When talking about helmet laws, it is crucial to understand that they…
The What to Do After a Car Accident Checklist
According to ODOT, there were over 57,000 motor vehicle crashes reported in the state of Oregon in 2017. Because of the frequency of these auto collisions, knowing what to do after a car accident is imperative for anyone who drives. Paul Galm, an experienced car accident attorney in Portland, offers this what to do after a car accident checklist to help you protect yourself in the event of a crash, even it’s a minor one. What to Do After a Car Accident Checklist Item #1: Call 911 If someone is injured in the car accident, your top priority should be…
Sharing the Road: How to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
Any accident that involves a motorcycle can be incredibly dangerous, so it’s important that motorcyclists and other drivers take ample precautions to help keep each other safe. Here are some motorcycle safety tips from motorcycle accident attorney Paul Galm to help all types of drivers safely share the road. How to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents: Tips for Motorcyclists Ride Defensively The best way to practice motorcycle safety is by riding defensively. Because motorcycles lack the external protection of other types of motor vehicles, it’s important for motorcyclists to be hyper-vigilant of their surroundings. Never assume that a driver sees you. In fact, many…
What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Lane Splitting in Oregon
In 2018 alone, over 75 motorcyclists died in motorcycle accidents in the state of Oregon. In fact, motorcyclists accounted for more than one-quarter of the 34 traffic fatalities within the city of Portland in 2018. Motorcycles can be incredibly dangerous, and safety should be the number one concern when creating new motorcycle laws. Here’s what you need to know about motorcycle lane splitting in Oregon. What is Lane Splitting? Also known as lane filtering, lane sharing, and white lining, lane splitting is when a motorcyclist rides between rows of slowed or stopped traffic going in the same direction as the…
What Documents to Bring When Meeting Paul Galm About Your Car Accident Case
Each year thousands of Oregonians are involved in car accidents, causing serious injuries that lead to hospitalization, time missed from work, and emotional distress. Most of these car crashes can be satisfactorily resolved by the insurance companies representing the involved parties. However, there are times when it’s best to seek legal help in order to ensure that your interests are properly represented and that you receive fair compensation for any damages incurred. Each car accident in Oregon is different in its own way, but all cases require as much information and documentation as possible to best assist your car accident lawyer in constructing a solid legal…
Who Pays Your Medical Bills When the Driver Who Hit You is Uninsured?
Car accidents are inherently stressful and emotional but become even more frustrating when an uninsured driver is at fault. According to Portland lawyers, uninsured motorist claims are some of the most difficult and taxing due to state statutes. If you\’ve had the misfortune of being the accident victim of an uninsured (or even an underinsured) driver, you may be wondering who is responsible for paying your medical bills. Oregon has special state laws pertaining to this very matter. We\’ll carefully explain these statues and give you information to aid the process of dealing with car accidents involving uninsured individuals. Oregon revised statute…
How Much Will My Motorcycle Accident Settlement Be?
If you or a loved one has recently been in a motorcycle accident, you are likely considering if you should file a lawsuit against the person or parties responsible for the accident. But how much will your motorcycle accident settlement be, and what factors affect that final total? A motorcycle accident is one of the most injurious and deadly accident types that occurs on our Oregon roads. Motorcyclists are at the mercy of the cars, trucks, and semis they share the road with, and must be extra vigilant to remain safe. Motorcycles by nature provide less protection in an accident…