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child and window fall prevention

Kids become enamored with the world before they can crawl. It’s when they become more independently mobile that we need to double-check our homes to ensure they are safe for curious minds. Oregon’s hot summers motivate us to open our windows, especially in the evening when cool breezes can help alleviate the heat.

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cars on freeway

The National Safety Council has designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  With motor vehicle fatalities up 14 percent since 2014 (more than 40,000 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in 2017,) it is more important than ever to remember that if your hands are holding anything other than the steering wheel, the[…]

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traffic lights

Elaine Caver Ordal was waiting at a traffic light one hot summer day when she was rear-ended by a Tri-Met bus. She was in the left-turn lane, waiting for the light to change, when the bus struck her vehicle from behind. Elaine wasn’t badly hurt, but did have some back problems that required physical therapy.[…]

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Kline Personal Injury Law Testimonial: Worker’s Comp From a Car Accident Cindy Jaggers first worked with Rob Kline and Kline Law Offices on a workmans comp claim. She’d been in an automobile accident while on the job and sustained severe soft tissue injuries. It took more than three years before she felt fully healed. In[…]

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traffic at night

Erin Stoneburner contacted injury lawyer Rob Kline and Kline Offices following her involvement in an automobile accident. Erin was asleep in the passenger seat when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. As a result of the accident, Erin’s back was broken in five places, which ultimately required a permanent[…]

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traffic lights

When Trevor Maffei was in a car accident several years ago a car ran a red light and struck his car while he was in the intersection he was at a loss. He had never been in an accident like this before, and didn’t know his rights. Trevor had been injured, his car had sustained[…]

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Nancy Gonzales contacted Portland car accident injury attorney Rob Kline and Kline Law Offices after an automobile accident. While waiting her turn at a stop sign, an oncoming car crossed the double yellow line and slammed into her car. The impact spun her car 180 degrees, totaling the vehicle. I watched him coming, Nancy recalls[…]

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cabinets

Eyvonne Harris was brushing her teeth bent over the kitchen sink. Without warning, a row of cabinets mounted above the sink came crashing down, knocking her to the floor and causing serious injury. She crawled to the phone, and was eventually hospitalized: Her back and neck were broken in several places, and she sustained damage[…]

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medical bills
Medical Bills After an Oregon Personal Injury Claim There are a number of options available to deal with your medical bills while you are waiting to resolve your personal injury claim. Every case is different, and it is important to take an exhaustive look at all possible options. Options for paying your immediate medical bills[...]

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law books
You don't need a lawyer for every claim. If you have a minor injury and make a quick recovery, you probably can resolve your claim on your own. However, if you have a more significant injury or you face a longer recovery, you should consider hiring a lawyer. Without an experienced attorney on your side,[...]

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legal paperwork
The value of a personal injury case is affected by many factors. These factors include the amount of medical bills and wage loss, the nature and duration of medical treatment, how your injuries have affected your day-to-day activities, and what the future holds. These factors, or "damages", contribute to the potential value of your case. Types of[...]

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texting while driving

“I just looked down for a second.” “I looked up, and there he was.” “I turned to look at my kid, and when I turned back, I didn’t have time to stop.” Unfortunately, these kinds of statements are all too common. They frequently are offered as excuses by distracted drivers for an inexcusable act—the act[…]

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oregon law books

On January 1, 2016, a new law goes into effect that creates some exciting new changes to Oregon’s automobile insurance law. SB 411, which was signed earlier this year by Governor Kate Brown, allows consumers to finally get the full benefit of the insurance coverage they have been paying for. But you must act. The[…]

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