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Why Are Some Cases Not Accepted by an Attorney?
There are several reasons that not all cases are accepted by a personal injury attorney, here are some of the most common reasons.
Video on Why Jury Service is a Foundation of Our Democracy
Jury service is one of our fundamental and most important American rights and duties. Watch this informational video from the The American Board of Trial Advocates to improve your understanding of this right.
2023 Best Law Firms Rankings for The Corson & Johnson Law Firm
The Corson & Johnson Law Firm was recognized in three practice areas in The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” metropolitan area 2022 rankings: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: Part 1— The Body Before and After Injury
This fact sheet is intended to be a starting point for understanding the normal functions of the spinal cord and how those functions might change after a spinal cord injury.
Understanding Spinal Cord Injury, Part 2—Recovery and Rehabilitation
This fact sheet is the second in a two-part series in understanding spinal cord injury and answers some of the common questions people have during the early period after injury.
Understanding Spinal Cord Injury, Part 3- Adjusting to Life After Spinal Cord Injury
This fact sheet contains information about adjusting to Life after a Spinal Cord Injury.
Spinal Cord Injury Facts and Figures at a Glance
This data sheet is a quick reference on demographics, health care expenses, and historical life expectancy for people with spinal cord injuries in the United States.
Recent Trends in Causes of Spinal Cord Injury
This data sheet provides a category breakdown for causes of spinal cord injury between 2010 and 2020.
Corson & Johnson Attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023
We are happy to announce that lawyers at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, P.C. are recognized in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©!
Lara Johnson Recognized by Super Lawyers® Top 25: 2022 Women Oregon Super Lawyers List
The Corson & Johnson Law Firm is pleased to announce that firm partner Lara Johnson was recognized in the 2022 Oregon Super Lawyers: Top 25 Women list.
Avoid These Common Types of Motorcycle Crashes
Given the exposed nature of a motorcycle and the seriousness of the injuries that can occur in a crash, it’s important for motorcyclists to remain especially attentive on the road. Following these easy tips can help avoid some crashes.
Tips For Staying Safe On Your Motorcycle This Summer
For Oregon motorcycle enthusiasts, summer means longer days and blue skies, making it a great time to go for a ride. Motorcycles give riders a sense of freedom and pleasure driving that is hard to match. Here are some tips for staying safer on the road from Motorcycle Crash Attorney Don Corson.
How To Choose The Right Motorcycle Helmet
Under Oregon law, motorcycle operators must wear a DOT-compliant motorcycle helmet. According to the Centers for Disease Control, helmet use overall prevents an estimated 37% of fatalities among motorcycle operators and 41% of fatalities among passengers. So, while wearing a motorcycle helmet improves your odds of surviving a crash, how do you choose the right helmet?
Brain Bucket Brigade Bicycle Helmet Donation To Riverbend Elementary School
Every year the Corson & Johnson Law Firm, in partnership with Bicycle Way of Life and local schools, gives away bicycle helmets to kids who might otherwise be unable to afford such a basic safety necessity. This year we made our donation to Riverbend Elementary school in Springfield, Oregon.
Loss of Consciousness: Myths and Misunderstandings about Brain Injuries
There are multiple myths and misunderstandings about loss of consciousness and brain injuries. Many emergency medical technicians will record a Glasgow Coma Scale that relates to a person’s level of consciousness after a trauma such as a motor vehicle crash.
CTs and MRIs Miss Most Traumatic Brain Injuries
The most common brain imaging used in the hospital emergency rooms after a person sustains head trauma is a “CT” scan. Unfortunately, CT scans catch only 6-7% of mTBIs. In other words, in the great majority of cases where an injured person is given a brain CT, the images look “normal” when the person in fact has a brain injury.
Senate Passes Bill to End Forced Arbitration for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Harassment
In February 2022, the Congress passed a law to improve accountability for survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment. The Senate’s bipartisan vote for S. 2342, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, came only three days after the House voted overwhelmingly to pass its version of the bill, H.R. 4445.
Campaign for Equal Justice: “Justice is a Right, Not a Privilege”
The Campaign for Equal Justice is the support organization for Oregon’s statewide Legal Aid programs, and its activities include an annual fund drive to raise money for Legal Aid. All of the attorneys at Corson & Johnson believe in the importance of access to justice, and the firm is recognized as “Defenders of Justice” by the Campaign for its level of support.
Pro Bono Award To Lara Johnson
The Lane County Bar Association (LCBA) recognized Lara Johnson with its 2021 Andrew Clement Pro Bono Award, which honors an individual who has provided exceptional service to persons of limited means
Major Court Victory For Oregon Consumers
The Oregon Court of Appeals case of Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union, which came out on January 26, 2022 is a major court victory for Oregon consumers.
Oregon Underinsured Motorist Changes Benefit Injured Victims
The Oregon Supreme Court and teams of attorney advocates for justice delivered a win for Oregonians who are injured by underinsured drivers.
Trials In The Time Of COVID
With all of the uncertainties of the pandemic, it’s good to know that the courts have the ability to be flexible enough to figure out ways for trials to continue, even if they look somewhat different than they looked in the past.
4 Tips to Know Before You are in a Crash Caused by a Drunk Driver
The Corson & Johnson Law Firm is experienced in bringing legitimate punitive damages claims to help survivors get a fair resolution of their cases.
The Lawanda Manning Memorial School of Law Scholarship
The Corson & Johnson Law Firm is proud to announce The Lawanda Manning Memorial School of Law Scholarship. This fund provides financial assistance to incoming first year law students at the University of Oregon School of Law from diverse backgrounds.
2022 Best Law Firms Rankings for The Corson & Johnson Law Firm
The Corson & Johnson Law Firm was recognized in three practice areas in The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” metropolitan area 2022 rankings: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Don Corson Receives 2021 John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumni Award
His colleagues and friends at Corson & Johnson congratulate Don Corson for being awarded the University of Oregon Law School’s 2021 John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumni Award.
Lara Johnson, partner at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, elected president of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Lara Johnson of Corson & Johnson was elected President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) for 2021-2022, after serving the association as President-elect in 2020-2021.
Corson & Johnson Attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022
We are happy to announce that lawyers at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, P.C. are recognized in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©!
Forced Arbitration Hurts Women and Minorities
A new report examined the lack of diversity among arbitrators. Among the findings in the report: Women and minorities are more likely than white men to be forced into arbitration, while arbitrators are mostly male and overwhelmingly white.
Don Corson and Lara Johnson Named as 2021 Oregon Super Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that Don Corson and Lara Johnson, partners at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, have been selected to the 2021 Oregon Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state.
Oregon Re-affirms the Importance of Citizen Juries
In the last session, the Oregon Legislature passed SB 193, which re-affirms the importance of citizen juries by repealing those unconstitutional damages cap statutes.
Happy Independence Day!
As citizens of the United States, we celebrate Independence Day every 4th of July. But July 4, 1776 was not the date we won our independence; that took years of conflict and a much later peace treaty.
Stay Safe On The Water By Wearing Your Life Jacket
Warmer weather means many of us are planning a boating, kayaking, or rafting adventure! We want you to have fun, AND be safe. While you are out on the water, please be sure to wear a life jacket, no matter how well you can swim!
Brain Bucket Brigade Bicycle Helmet Donation To London Elementary School
Every year the Corson & Johnson Law Firm, in partnership with Bicycle Way of Life and local schools, gives away bicycle helmets to kids who might otherwise be unable to afford such a basic safety necessity. This year we made our donation to London Elementary school.
Guiding Clients and Setting Expectations
The Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) has invited Don Corson to lead an attorney training session on “Guiding Clients and Setting Expectations” as part of their monthly New Lawyer Power Hour.
Oregon Law Network – Meet Your Mentor Don Corson
Don is Partner at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm in Eugene. With over 30 years of experience, he represents people seriously injured or killed by defective products, industrial accidents, hospital system failures, serious vehicle and truck crashes, and other catastrophic incidents. For the past couple of years, Don has been a mentor for first year law students through the UO Law School program.
2021 Best Law Firms Rankings for The Corson & Johnson Law Firm
Best Lawyers in America © recognized Lara Johnson with its 2021 Lawyer of the Year award for her work in Personal Injury Litigation for plaintiffs in Eugene. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, which sets this award apart from many review organizations.
Oregon Lawyers Offer Free Help to Wildfire Victims Navigating Insurance, Rebuilding
Best Lawyers in America © recognized Lara Johnson with its 2021 Lawyer of the Year award for her work in Personal Injury Litigation for plaintiffs in Eugene. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, which sets this award apart from many review organizations.
Lara Johnson: 2021 Lawyer of the Year Award
Best Lawyers in America © recognized Lara Johnson with its 2021 Lawyer of the Year award for her work in Personal Injury Litigation for plaintiffs in Eugene. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, which sets this award apart from many review organizations.
Unconscious Bias
Every one of us has unconscious biases, simply because of how the brain works. In an effort to make trials fairer, Oregon judges have created a video for all prospective trial jurors in Oregon.
Oregon’s New Law to Help Students with Brain Injuries
One of the few laws that was passed in Oregon’s special legislative session in early 2020 was House Bill (HB) 4140, which is intended to help schools give academic accommodations for students diagnosed with a brain injury such as a concussion.
A Guide To Overcoming & Living After Traumatic Injury
The Corson & Johnson Law Firm does not give financial, medical, or counseling advice, but we wanted to pass along some thoughts from others involved in helping after a traumatic loss.
Oregon Supreme Court Overrules Human Loss Statutory Cap
In an important victory for individual rights, the Supreme Court of Oregon has enforced Oregon’s constitutional requirement that “every man shall have remedy by due course of law for injury done him in his person.” This case is a win for the people of Oregon.
Don Corson Named 2020 Distinguished Trial Lawyer by Oregon Trial Lawyer Association
In the May/June edition of Sidebar, an Oregon Trial Lawyers Association publication Don Corson was announced as the 2020 Distinguished Trial Lawyers of the Year.
Read the full article and write-up here.
Nursing Homes — Abuse Reporting
Unfortunately, neglect and abuse of nursing home residents is all too common. Here in Oregon, the first step is to report suspected abuse or neglect to state authorities. Oregon law protects the confidentiality of all people reporting abuse and anyone who reports suspected abuse in good faith.