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- Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
Welcome to our legal column sponsored by Portland law firm Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost.
Welcome to Get Legal, a column that goes deep into traffic law with the help of experts in the field. Today’s expert is Ray Thomas, a Portland-based lawyer at Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost with decades of experience in bicycle law and advocacy. Read past Get Legal columns here. “You can have a bike funeral, … Read more
“When he slowed the video down, Hank was shocked to see that the vehicle’s passenger held a knife in his outstretched hand.” This post by lawyers Chris Thomas and Ray Thomas is part of a paid promotional partnership with Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost. Sometimes video evidence is essential to holding dangerous road users accountable. … Read more
Insights from the man who literally wrote the book on Oregon bike law.
If you have auto insurance, make sure your policy takes advantage of new law.
Take the law into your own hands.
Knowing how to legally pass on the right can help you get to your destination faster and help you breathe easier.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Today’s article will try to clear up confusion about how and when you are legally permitted to pass another vehicle operator on the right side of the roadway. While Oregon law … Read more
(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Hit and runs are far too common in Oregon. Unfortunately, so is the feeling of helplessness about what to do about them. In the spirit that knowledge equals power, I’ve put together a primer on the laws surrounding hit and runs and what do to if you are ever involved in … Read more
Please stop being nice. It only makes the roads more dangerous.
How do auto insurance policies impact our legal rights while bicycling and walking? Attorney Charley Gee breaks it down.
When it comes to getting doored, thankfully the law is on your side.
This is the second (and final) part of an in-depth article by lawyer Ray Thomas on how to deal with property damage claims after your bike gets mangled.
