Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What to do if Your PIP Coverage Denies Your Claim
Oregon car accidents happen too frequently, and more than 40,000 crashes occur annually. Recently, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported that more than 500 reported crashes were fatal, and over 23,700 crashes resulted in injuries. Oregon car insurance laws require car insurers to provide Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. This insurance coverage pays out… Read More »
What Happens After A Red Light Running-Related Crash?
Oregon car accidents can occur for many reasons, including speeding, driving while intoxicated, drowsy driving, distracted driving, disobeying the rules of the road, and more. Running a red light is an example of a dangerous act while driving that disobeys the rules of the road. No one wants to be stopped during their trip… Read More »
Oregon’s Modified Comparative Negligence System and Your Personal Injury Claim
Oregon car crashes are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries. Individuals who suffer physical bodily harm after a crash (or for another reason like medical malpractice or from slipping and falling) may exercise their right to file a civil claim for financial compensation. Civil cases, like personal injury suits, allow individuals who… Read More »
6 Reasons Why Rollover Crashes Happen
Any car accident can be a dangerous and deadly one but rollover accidents produce some of the highest rates of severe injuries, catastrophe, and death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 42,939 lives were lost in car accidents in the United States in 2021. For rollover crashes, though, despite only making… Read More »
What Happens if Personal Injury Settlement Negotiations Fail?
After an injury accident, and when a personal injury claim is filed, insurance adjusters typically want to figure out the best way to resolve the claim quickly and for as little as possible. It is not uncommon for an insurance adjuster to reach out to a claimant and see if they can get to… Read More »
Why You Need An Experienced Attorney After a Truck Accident
Any traffic accident can have devastating outcomes, including death. Due to their large size and how heavy they are, especially when compared to any type of average passenger vehicle, when a truck and a car collide, the outcome can be cataclysmic. This is typically true for the driver and passengers in the smaller vehicle…. Read More »
Can an Uninsured Driver Be Compensated after a Crash in Oregon?
If you drive a car in Oregon, you must have insurance. It is illegal to drive without it. Oregon insurance laws outline the specific insurance minimums that every driver requires. However, despite the laws saying that drivers must be insured, there are still those who do not drive with insurance. When a crash happens,… Read More »
How Do Pre-Existing Conditions Impact Personal Injury Claims?
If you were injured in an Oregon car accident but also had pre-existing injuries before your accident happened, obtaining compensation is possible. Still, it won’t come without pushback from the insurance company and their adjuster. When a claim is filed against an insurance company, an adjuster assigned to the case will be tasked with… Read More »
Can You Be Compensated for Emotional Distress in a Personal Injury Claim?
Injury accidents can cause a victim to suffer several losses. The cost of medical treatment for physical injuries and pain, repairing property damages, missing wages from being unable to work, and more. They can also cause an incredible amount of emotional distress. And, when assessing a personal injury event and the totality of damages… Read More »
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
When you suffer physical bodily harm after an accident, the extent of the harm you sustained could be mild, severe, or catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries or illnesses are the most serious, have considerable adverse impacts on one’s life, and may need the most medical treatments and interventions. These injuries are typically debilitating and can take… Read More »