Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
The Most Common Scenarios that Warrant a Wrongful Death Claim
When the misconduct of another person or a business leads to someone’s death, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate may file a wrongful death claim as a way to recover damages for the benefit of specific people. Damages that may be secured through an Oregon wrongful death claim can include: Medical expenses… Read More »
6 Tips for Staying Safe at Crowded Events
All year long, Portland has exciting events and festivals that people flock to. Whether you prefer the popular Portland Folk Festival, the beautiful colors of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, or the out-of-this-world activities at the UFO Festival, there is certainly something for everyone. Even though these festivals are well planned out in advance… Read More »
3 Reasons Why You Should Not Leave a Bone Fracture Untreated
Perhaps, after an injury or accident, you only feel some discomfort or pain and, as a result, do not believe that you need to see a doctor. However, seeing a doctor after an accident is the best way to safeguard your health, well-being, and interests. For instance, if the negligence of another party caused… Read More »
Top Causes for Wildfires in Oregon
Wildfires can happen anywhere, but on the West Coast, Oregon and California are particularly vulnerable to fires and, as a result, experience many of them each year. Wildfires in Oregon are usually the biggest concern when the hot and dry summer days come around. However, wildfires can also blaze out of control when humans… Read More »
Do Personal Injury Attorneys Offer Guarantees on their Legal Services?
After an injury accident caused by negligence, filing a personal injury claim can help plaintiffs get compensation for the damages they sustained. However, filing a personal injury claim should not be delayed after an injury accident because there is only a limited window of time for injured parties to obtain the financial compensation necessary… Read More »
How Much Money Can You Obtain From a Spinal Injury Claim?
If you have suffered a spinal injury, you may be experiencing a wide range of complications, including loss of sensation, paralysis, and other severe forms of physical bodily harm. To treat your spinal injury, you may need long-term and costly medical care and therapeutics. You may also have to take time away from your… Read More »