If guardian ad litem is not competent and fails to act in her sons best interest during a personal injury case.....

I find it interesting that people who are not licensed in Oregon give you legal advice. Hmmm. In Oregon, to get to where you are, a Court must...

Is sueing the way to go, or wait it out?

Dear Eugene Employee, Looking at the company policy is a good place to start. Read the whole policy. Read what you should do if you have a...

What do I do now?

Dear Hit in Salem, 1. You have a legal obligation to report the injury accident to the Oregon DMV. 2. Everyone needs to get diagnosed and...

Oregon time limit for battery with a gun + premeditated murder

Take advantage of crime victim's assistance to get the help you need, medically. Think hard about reporting to the police and getting a...

Read the leases. What happens if you break the lease? What are the damages / penalty? If you want to continue to use the equipment, then you're...

Am I entitled to severance pay?

Dear Portlander, No Oregon statute requires severance pay. It is a matter of contract with the employer. I suspect that if they offer you...

How can you get a security deposit back after 3 years?

The return of the deposit - or not - is a question of contract. Sue for breach of contract if you are entitled to the money. Jeff Merrick,...

I was in a car accident with my friend recently.i got whiplash, but did not have to wear a collar after leaving the hospital.

Dear whiplashed in Roseburg, "Damages" are a matter of evidence. How hurt are you? How much work have you lost? What wage rate? Amount of...

I have work for the same company for 31 1/2 years. I have just been given a paper that I have 60 days to do some things or I

Dear Salem Worker, Your rights will depend on who is the employer (public or private) and whether you have a contract or collective bargaining...

Can an employer terminate me because of a non work related theft?

Dear Fired in Portland, I'm not sure why Virginia attorneys are giving opinions on Oregon law.. . . If you are employed by a public...