When you’re asking for help after an accident, you’re in one of the most vulnerable moments, maybe ever. And while many attorneys are committed to fighting for your recovery, there are others who may (and will) take advantage of your situation. They make promises they can’t keep, rush you into signing contracts, or hide fees...
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The Advocates 9 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates has stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Accidents...
The Advocates 9 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates has stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Legally...
Besides being injured and exhausted by the legal process, we understand that you might also feel uncertain about what happens if your personal injury claim doesn’t result in a favorable outcome. If a jury rules against your case, you will not be awarded any damages or compensation from the defendant, even if your injuries are...
The Advocates 6 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates has stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Legally...
The Advocates 9 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates has stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Here’s...
Rideshare Transparency and National Safety Trends When it comes to safety reporting, the rideshare industry isn’t equally open. Uber releases an annual Safety Report with nationwide data, while Lyft has historically been more guarded, publishing fewer public statistics. A 2021 study published in Injury Prevention by Morrison et al., supported by the CDC, sheds some...
Experiencing an accident as a victim is an unfortunate accident or situation that no one anticipates. The aftermath can often seem overwhelming, and the complexities of seeking compensation may deter individuals from pursuing their claims due to a lack of legal knowledge. One common misconception is that without security video footage, proving what happened is...
Although technology has improved safety in a variety of ways, it has also unlocked new potential points of failure. There are four primary causes of accidents that can be attributed to technical failures in “smart” vehicles: 1. Malfunctions: When the vehicle’s systems or components fail to operate as intended, leading to potentially dangerous situations. Electrification...
Portland Pedestrian Overview 2021 – Present Portland’s 2021 traffic data reveals a troubling reality: pedestrians are the most vulnerable group on the city’s roads. Of the 155 pedestrian-related accidents reported that year, 25 resulted in fatalities, making pedestrians the highest category of victims in fatal accidents. This number exceeds deaths from motor vehicle collisions, which...