Oregon is a “Fault” State In Oregon the at-fault insurance company will cover pain and suffering, loss of wages, vehicular damage, medical bills, counseling and more. You Must Report An Accident Within 72 Hours The first step you must take after being involved in an accident is to report it. You’ll need to notify…
Insurance companies know that the courts look very harshly on driving under the influence, which increases the chance that either the driver’s insurance company or lawyers will attempt to settle out of court. Insurance companies will also do their best to whittle this settlement amount down to the lowest figure they can manage to save…
An accident involving a drunk driver that leaves your car totaled is devastating. Not only are your health and wellness affected by the accident, but your livelihood as well. We depend on our vehicles to get to important places like school and our job. Because of this, being faced with the cost and time of…
Many people think that a lawsuit is needed in personal injury cases, but there are less drastic steps that should be taken first to attempt to avoid the time and money involved in litigation. A demand letter outlining your injuries and losses is typically the first step in settlement outside of court. Definition of a…
Car accidents can be incredibly traumatic experiences. Recovery after an accident can be a long process, and physical healing is just one consideration. Injuries caused by car accidents are covered by a statute of limitations. This means that if you postpone legal action for too long, you may lose your claim. Car accident statutes of…
What is an Injury Claim An injury claim is a legal route for an injured plaintiff to receive compensation for someone else’s negligent or intentional acts. The most common personal injury case are car accident cases, where one party is injured because another party was not respecting the rules of the road. Less common are…
Personal injury laws differ depending on which state you’re in, but Oregon has quite a few in place that can protect anyone who has been injured. The process of what you should do varies depending on the specific situation. Additionally, the amount and type of damages or compensation that a victim can hope to receive…
If you find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney, you’re likely going through a difficult time of your life. The whole process can be made easier by having lawyer on your side, but the wrong lawyer can make the process even more challenging. Since you’ve likely never experienced this before, try making use…
It’s always a challenge to deal with the aftermath of a personal injury, and the last thing most people want to handle is the legal situation regarding reimbursement and other payment. Fortunately, the state of Oregon has quite favorable laws in this area, and there’s one particular concept which can really help: pain and suffering.…