by On Behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Feb 22, 2020 | Legal Questions, Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
When people think of elder abuse, they may think of scars, bruises, and bedsores they receive due to negligent nursing home staff. However, not every wound is physical. Elder financial abuse is a common and devastating reality for seniors living both independently and...
by On Behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Feb 17, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Oregon lawmakers are considering whether to allow lane-splitting on state highways. The practice would enable motorcyclists to cross between lanes on congested roads. While a similar measure didn’t make it through Oregon’s legislature in 2015, the bill came back in...
by On Behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Feb 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car crashes usually occur from people driving too fast. However, driving below the speed limit could be equally or even more harmful in some cases. According to a recent report, driving slow in the left lane can be a significant hazard. Here in Oregon, motorists can...
by On Behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Feb 7, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse, Uncategorized
People want to make sure their loved ones are receiving the best possible care inside their nursing home facility. Sadly, a person’s loved could still face abuse from nursing home staff. An initial sign of mistreatment can stem from bedsores. What are bedsores?...
