As parents, our primary goal is to protect our children from harm. However, one of the most insidious threats they may face is sexual grooming. This manipulative process involves someone gaining the trust of a child and often the adults around them, with the intent of...
Imagine riding your bike through a calm area around your favorite supermarket when you suddenly hit a bump. You could have avoided this bump had you seen it. However, this is an unmarked easement on the land. Situations like this raise important questions about who is...
Bend becomes a winter wonderland at this time of year, making it an incredible place for skiing, snowboarding and all sorts of cold-weather pursuits. However, the city is not exempt from common road hazards that come with the icy season. Everyone on the road faces...
Let's imagine a very tragic situation where a family member is involved in a vehicle accident in which they are partly at fault, and they pass away. The other driver survives the accident but sustains injuries. You are a family member of the driver who died and lives...
Your journey to wellness does not end when you leave the operating room after a major surgery. Doctors must schedule follow-up appointments to monitor patients' progress. They must check how wounds are healing, adjust medications and address any concerns. Ignoring or...
When sexual abuse occurs within an organization, survivors often face devastating consequences. Across Oregon, there’s growing recognition that institutions may share responsibility for these traumatic events. The state’s legal framework provides avenues for survivors...
Grocery shopping, a seemingly routine task, can unexpectedly become life-changing in an instant. Wet floors, unstable shelves, and cluttered aisles make slip-and-fall accidents in grocery stores more common than you might think. The National Safety Council reports...
Speed and rough terrain can lead to fatal bike accidents, especially in areas like Central Oregon where outdoor activities are popular. For example, a recent dirt bike crash on a Forest Service road northwest of Sisters led to the death of two 14-year-old students....
If you’ve been seeing a specific doctor for a while and your gut tells you it’s time to obtain a second opinion, you should go for it. After all, it’s your health that’s at stake. Many people have seen better results when they sought the opinion of another physician...
Losing a loved one is always devastating, but when that loss is due to someone else's negligence, the pain can be even greater. Wrongful death not only leaves families emotionally challenged. It can also create significant financial burdens. It is essential to...