August 4, 2010

Court Pilots Expedited Trials in Portland

by Scott Kocher

The Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon is now making expedited trials available in civil cases.  The amount in controversy is not limited.  Expedited cases are tried to a six-person jury.  The program promises to significantly reduce the expense and delay of resolving cases that require limited discovery.  Links to the media release and practitioner resources are available on this web page.

Burn Injuries and Prevention in Oregon

July 26, 2010

What Causes Burns, Electrocutions and Fire Injuries?   Most serious and fatal burn injuries occur in residential fires, automobile accidents and scalding.  In the home, the two most common causes of burns and death are home-cooking equipment and smoking materials such as cigarettes.  Scald burns account for almost two-thirds of burn-related hospitalizations of children ages 4 [...]

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Baby Matters Nap Nanny Recall

July 26, 2010

The Chicago Tribune reported today that the death of an infant has resulted in the recall of approximately 30,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners. This recall is the most recent of several recent recalls involving potentially dangerous baby products.

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Additional Drop-Side Crib Recalls Announced

July 16, 2010

Reuters reported this week a recall of drop-side cribs sold by Pottery Barn Kids from January 1999 through March 2010.  This recall could affect customers in Oregon and Washington, including the Portland and Seattle metro areas where Pottery Barn operates stores.  As of July 16, 2010, safety recall information is not posted on the  website [...]

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Portland Window Fall Lawyer: Recent Child Window Falls in Oregon

July 5, 2010

Leading Portland Oregon injury lawyers represent children injured by window falls. Attorney available for free consultation.

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Crib Recall Announced

June 24, 2010

The AP reported today a recall of more than 2 million drop-side cribs that may cause suffocation or entrapment risks to infants and children. The recalled cribs are manufactured by Evenflo, Delta Enterprises Corp., Child Craft, Jardine Enterprises, LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby and Simmons Juvenile Products Inc.

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Portland Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

June 9, 2010

Injury lawyers and accident attorney law firm based in Portland, Oregon. Child injuries, sex abuse, wrongful death, bicycle collisions, burns. Free lawyer consultation.

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