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How Can Eyewitnesses Help Your Oregon Car Accident Lawsuit?
Many car accident disputes come down to the conflicting testimony of the drivers involved. In other words, each driver blames the other for causing the accident. One way to help sort out this type of deadlock is to identify any potential eyewitnesses who saw what happened. Indeed, such witnesses can still be helpful to… Read More »
How Do Personal Injury Settlements for Minors Work in Oregon?
The vast majority of personal injury cases in Oregon result in a settlement, usually between the plaintiff and the defendant’s insurance company. In some cases, of course, the parties are unable to reach a settlement and a personal injury lawsuit proceeds to trial. In that scenario, a judge or jury can award damages to… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Social Media and Your Oregon Personal Injury Claim
Social media is so ingrained in our lives that most of us do not think twice before sharing every little thing that happens during the day with our family, friends, and even complete strangers via Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, or similar online forums. If you have recently been hurt in an accident, however, you need… Read More »
4 Things You Need to Know About Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Oregon
You probably know that if you own a car, you need to have auto insurance. Indeed, it is against the law in Oregon to drive a car without a minimum amount of liability coverage. Additionally, Oregon also requires your insurance company to include uninsured motorist coverage as part of your policy. Uninsured motorist (or… Read More »
What Happens When Your Insurance Company Refuses to Pay Your Oregon Underinsured Motorist Claim?
When you purchase auto insurance, you expect that your insurance company will act in good faith and pay any valid claim you present. Sadly, that is not always the case. Insurers will often delay or deny claims even when you have followed the claims process to the letter. Fortunately, there are legal remedies. The… Read More »
How Does Criminal Restitution in Oregon Differ from a Personal Injury Award?
Many personal injury cases in the Portland area are the result of criminal conduct rather than simple negligence. For example, a person may be killed in a drunk driving accident or sustain a traumatic brain injury during a criminal assault. Under Oregon’s legal system, it is possible for victims of these crimes to recover… Read More »
How Do You Calculate “Noneconomic” Damages in an Oregon Personal Injury Case?
When discussing personal injury claims in Oregon, we often use the terms “economic damages” and “noneconomic damages” to describe the types of compensation that an accident victim can seek from a negligent defendant. Of the two, economic damages are easier to explain. Oregon law defines economic damages as a victim’s “objectively verifiable monetary losses;”… Read More »
What Are an Oregon Driver’s Obligations Following a Car Accident?
A hit and run accident occurs when a driver leaves the scene of a crash or collision without first stopping to see if anyone is hurt, exchange information with the other drivers involved, and contact local law enforcement to report what happened. Many drivers deliberately fail to do any of these things, however, often… Read More »
Understanding Oregon’s Implied Consent Law
Most mature people understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is inherently dangerous and illegal. There is never a good reason to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after using drugs or drinking too much alcohol because doing so increases the chances of being in an accident. The data bears… Read More »
Can You Use Dashcam Footage As Evidence In Your Oregon Car Accident Suit?
With today’s technology, any time you are in public, you can be sure that there is a camera somewhere nearby. Whether it be store cameras, street cameras, private phones, or dashcams, there’s a good chance you may be recorded when you are out and about. Most of the time, you probably don’t know you… Read More »