Imagine this scenario. You are driving down the road minding your own business when you suddenly notice a car come up beside you. There’s nothing you can do. He decided to merge without checking the other lane, and as a result, he slammed into your car. Car accidents like this are more common than you…
Some people simply can’t resist the draw of riding a motorcycle. However, every person who rides a motorcycle should understand the dangers. Even if you are great at maneuvering out of harms way and take every safety precaution you can, some dangers are unavoidable. You should especially be wary of driving on the highways I-5,…
Most people don’t think that auto accidents can’t happen to them. After all, your are a safe, experienced driver. You follow the laws of the road and take safety very seriously. However, you are not perfect – and neither are other drivers. Nearly every driver gets into at least one accident in their lifetime. If…
Fender-benders aside, many auto accidents require those involved to get an attorney. Ryan Hilts is an experienced car accident lawyer in Portland, Oregon. If you have been injured in a car accident keep a journal of the symptoms of and the limitations your injury has caused you. An example may be “poor range of motion…
Medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA, 2013). You should hire an experienced attorney and get a consultation before you agree to anything with the insurance company. Insurance companies want to settle with your quickly, before you even know the…
TBI is a serious problem in the US today. The economic toll TBIs take on the health care system (around 70 billion annually) is just as tremendous as their impact on loved ones. The care, stress, and often permanent life change is overwhelming. Falls and car accidents are leading causes of TBI especially among the…
If you’ve been involved in any of the following, Ryan Hilts can help: · Personal Injury · Car Accident · Pedestrian Accident · Bicycle Accident · Motorcycle Accident · Trucking Accident · Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Ryan is a specialist accident attorney in Oregon and has been practicing law for over fifteen years. He…