Category Archives: Car Accident
Do You Have To Report Your Oregon Car Accident?
There are many things to think about and much to do after a car accident. Since car accidents are generally unexpected and have the potential to produce serious injuries or death, when one happens, anyone involved can feel shaken up. Thinking clearly and knowing exactly how to act may not be easy. Especially when… Read More »
Do You Need to Report Your Rideshare Accident To The Authorities in Oregon?
Since many rideshare drivers operate their vehicles for a living, it is easy to consider them professionals and therefore safe to use. Rideshare services are incredibly convenient and an optimal alternative for getting around an unfamiliar area or if one is intoxicated. In fact, since 2010, when rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft… Read More »
How Long Can A Coma Last After A Car Accident?
When the brain is harmed in a car accident, there are several outcomes, including traumatic brain injury. When the head is impacted in a crash, there is a greater risk that an individual can suffer a coma. When a coma happens, the individual is put in a deep state of unconsciousness for some amount… Read More »
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 »
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 »