Salem Oregon Legal Blog
What is a slip and fall injury?
Personal injuries can occur at any place or at any time, and are often more severe than you would believe. In the case of slip and fall accidents, it may be hard to determine whether the injury was your fault or the fault of the person who owns the property or...
What are the signs that a dog may bite?
Dog bites can lead to serious injuries. When interacting with someone’s dog or with your own dog, it is crucial to know the signs that may come ahead of a dog bite. Most animals give some form of warning in advance. According to the Spruce Pets, it may be a matter of...
Forming an LLC in Oregon: A step by step process
After doing your background check on different business formations, you may settle on building a limited liability company. However, before you start a business, you should understand the Oregon Law and what it requires. Here at the Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus,...
Contracts offer your business protection
There are many things that you must do to legally set up your business. Also, there are steps you should take to protect your business. Drawing up proper contracts is one of the items that you do not have to do, but it is a smart idea nonetheless. There are a variety...
Traffic accidents and public transportation
Motor vehicle collisions often involve two cars or a light-duty truck. However, some are more unusual, such as crashes which involve a large bus, some other type of public transportation, a tour bus or even a train. At the Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus, we know...
Will PIP insurance pay for my injuries if I am at fault?
If you have PIP coverage in Oregon and get injured in an accident you cause, you may wonder if your medical bills are covered. If PIP coverage did not pay for your medical bills and you have no health insurance, this could send you into serious debt. The more serious...
Should my business plan include incorporation?
A new business startup can be very exciting, especially if it is yours. Like most new business owners, you want to plan every detail for success. There are legal aspects of your business you should always consider, including incorporation. The state of Oregon offers...
How could your body language affect a dog?
When interacting with a dog or even approaching a strange dog in Oregon, there is something about you that could put that dog on edge. To avoid aggression or potentially dangerous situation, you should understand that your body language can affect the way a dog...
What can I do to neutralize customer complaints?
If you own a small business in Oregon, one of your worst nightmares is upsetting the wrong customer. Everyone knows that customer. This person takes their dissatisfaction online and tweets about it or shares damaging photos. If they have tens of thousands of...
What is the difference between general and limited partnerships?
If you are considering starting a business with one or more other people in Oregon, you have likely thought about structuring your fledgling company as a partnership. There are two common types of partnerships in Oregon – general partnerships and limited partnerships....
