The Blog

Giant pumpkins, costumed paddlers, and a few questions a lawyer can’t resist: How do they float? Are they legally boats? And who might pay if someone gets hurt?

After Portland chef Elijah Coe's fatal 2019 motorcycle crash, his estate challenged the intersection's visibility conditions. The city claim survived dismissal on appeal, and October 2026 reporting described a jury assigning Portland 70% of the fault.

A conditional federal exemption lets qualifying automated trucks use cab-mounted beacons instead of roadside warning devices. Hazard flashers must activate immediately; beacons must activate as soon as possible and within five minutes.

Headlamp aim, mounting height and lamp configuration can matter after a nighttime crash. Learn what inspection can assess—and why a phone photo or damaged lamp cannot settle the question alone.

Clackamas County’s draft table uses historical crash severity, not just crash counts. Learn how to read its rankings, responsible agencies, proposed goals and funding limits.

Washington limits private defense-lawyer interviews with treating doctors in injury litigation. Learn what the October 1 Snyder decision clarifies—and why lawful discovery is different.