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How Much is My Portland Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you are considering filing a personal injury case in Portland, you should be thinking about how much your personal injury claim is actually worth. This is called “damages” – how much money will compensate you for your losses of property, health, peace of mind, etc. Of course, you are thinking, “No money could compensate… read more
Wear a Seat Belt to Prevent Portland Car Accidents
Seat belts are extremely important to preventing serious injuries in Portland car accidents. Car accidents will happen sometimes despite every driver being very careful, and we all know that not all drivers are always very careful. Therefore, wearing a seat belt becomes the #1 safety precaution we can all take against injury during an auto… read more
Should I Report a Portland Car Accident?
If you’ve been in an accident in Portland, Oregon DMV regulations apply. According to the DMV website, you must report an Oregon accident if: 1) Damage to any vehicle involved is over $1,500 2) Damage to your vehicle is over $1,500 3) Any vehicle is towed from the scene as a result of the accident… read more
How to Prove a Portland Product Liability Claim: Three Types of Product Defects
Product liability claims are common, but sometimes it is hard to determine whether the individual user is at fault for their injury from a product, or if the company is at fault. Product liability is a type of claim filed by someone who has been injured by a faulty or defective product. In order to… read more
Prevent Summer Drunk Driving Accidents and Injuries in Oregon
On Tuesday, Hillsboro resident Andres Escobedo was sentenced to three years and four months of jail time for driving drunk and causing the death of his fiancé Ashley Dettra. This is a very tragic story – Escobedo is only 21 years old. But drunk driving is a major problem and considering the way he was… read more
Communicating with Your Honest Portland Attorney
We seem to get a lot of calls from people who are unhappy with their personal injury attorney. The #1 complaint? “I never hear from my lawyer.” If you’re looking for an honest Portland attorney, it’s important to keep communication in mind. A good Portland personal injury attorney will be available to his clients and… read more
Portland Premises Liability: Suing for Injuries on Government Property
Every year, many people are injured on government property – in parks, recreation centers, public pools, on city streets, etc. But premises liability claims against the government are much more complicated than claims against private property owners. If you’ve been injured on government (including state, country, etc.), keep reading for some important information for filing… read more
Personal Injury Protection Law Upheld in Oregon Against Farmers Insurance
Last month, the Oregon Supreme Court upheld a decision that will force Farmer’s Insurance Company of Oregon to pay $8.9 million to injured Oregonians. According to the court, Farmers failed to comply with laws that regulate personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. According to Oregon statute ORS 742.520, insurance companies are required to cover the costs… read more
Personal Injury Myths – And the Truth You Need to Know
We’ve all heard about outrageous personal injury cases and it’s time to set the record straight. Here are some myths we’ve heard about injury claims – and the truth behind each myth. Don’t go into a case with unrealistic expectations: read more to educate yourself. Myth #1: A personal injury lawsuit will make you RICH… read more
Kids With ADHD More At Risk When Crossing the Street
A research study at the University of Alabama (Birmingham) was performed to evaluate the ability of ADHD kids to safely cross the street. The results indicated these kids are at a higher risk of being injured in a pedestrian accident than those without the disorder. Because ADHD kids are easily distracted and more compulsive than… read more