Year: 2011
Compensation for Wrongful Death Cases
Every year, hundreds of Oregon families receive the news that no one ever wants to hear. They get a phone call or a knock on the door to tell them that a family member has been killed in a car accident. In many instances, a situation that is already a nightmare gets even worse when… read more
How to Negotiate Your Own Personal Injury Claim
Oregon personal injury law is complicated, and if you are determined not to hire a lawyer, you need to be prepared for a lot of legal research and time spent organizing records, communications, and negotiating. Negotiating Your Own Personal Injury Claim Personal injury cases are multi-faceted minefields, and any misstep can seriously undermine your claim,… read more
What is a Claim for Personal Injury?
Contrary to popular belief, a personal injury doesn’t always deal with damage done to the body. In legal terms, a personal injury can affect the body, mind or emotions, and if any physical, mental or emotional damage has been caused by the negligence of another person, then claims for personal injury are permissible under law…. read more
Oregon Progressive Claims for Personal Injury
Progressive Insurance will be celebrating 75 years in business in 2012. They are a Fortune 500 listed company, with assets totaling more than $14.7 dollars, and in 2011, they have provided insurance cover to 11 million Americans. The name Progressive is particularly apt, as they are the largest online/internet seller of car insurance in America…. read more
Oregon Geico Insurance Claim for Personal Injury
Now celebrating their 75th birthday, Geico Insurance is probably best known for the weird little green lizard, the Gecko that features in their super-concentrated advertising campaigns. The company was founded in 1936 by Leo and Lillian Goodwin, in Texas, and has now grown to have assets totaling $28 billion. With that kind of clout, you’d… read more
Oregon Liberty Mutual Claims for Personal Injury
Liberty Mutual Insurance first opened their doors in the state of Oregon as far back as 1934, and they’ve been in business since 1912. They offer a complete range of insurance products, including auto insurance, and they have “featured dealers in Beaverton, Eugene, Lake Oswego, Portland and West Linn. In total, they employ more than… read more
Oregon Farmers Insurance Claims for Personal Injury
The Farmers Insurance Company is one of the longest-established auto insurance providers in the state of Oregon. They have been in operation for more than 80 years, and they employ approximately 19,000 people in 40 states across the nation. With that kind of history, one would expect a good track record of Farmer’s Insurance claims… read more
Oregon State Farm Insurance Claims for Personal Injury
Oregon motor insurance companies have the commercial advantage that drivers are legally required to buy their product. Most sales and service businesses don’t have that kind of leverage, and State Farm is one of the largest providers of car insurance in the state. So how fairly, efficiently and effectively do Oregon State Farm claims get… read more
Portland Personal Injury: Dealing with Concussion After an Accident
One of the most distressing injuries a person can receive is a concussion. You hear a lot about it in sports, particularly football, but when it happens as the result of a bicycle accident or a car crash, it’s not nearly so glamorous. However, it is equally devastating, worrying and potentially dangerous. At its root, it’s… read more
Portland Personal Injury: Whiplash After an Accident
Whiplash is an injury that occurs following damage to the neck. This condition is common as a result of injuries sustained in automobile accidents. The neck pain associated with whiplash may be obvious immediately after the injury or it may not show up for several days. Other symptoms of whiplash include: • Headaches • Back and/or shoulder… read more