Category: Car Accidents
How to File a Passenger Injury Claim After a Portland Car Accident
When you get into someone else’s vehicle, the last event that you expect is to be involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, these collisions happen every day on Portland roads, leading to financial hardship and pain and suffering. After an accident, you may wonder if you could recover compensation as an injured passenger. There are… read more
What to Do After a Hit-And-Run Accident in Portland
A hit-and-run accident is one of the most frustrating and stressful types of collisions that you could be involved in. These accidents happen when a driver flees the scene of the collision, leaving victims without the necessary information to file an insurance claim. If you are hit by a hit-and-run driver, it is important to… read more
Tips for Driving Safely in the Rain
Oregon is one of the wettest places in the United States. Rain is extremely common throughout the year, which can lead to dangerous conditions for motorists. Wet roads and low visibility can heighten the risk of an accident. If you are driving in the rain, it is important to slow down, remain aware of your… read more
Does Insurance Follow the Car or Driver in Oregon?
Whether you are new to Oregon or you have just been involved in a car accident, you may be wondering whether car insurance follows the car or the driver in Oregon. In other words, when you purchase a car insurance policy in Oregon, will it only protect you in whatever car you are driving, or will… read more
One person dies in three vehicle crash on Hwy 42 – Douglas County (Photo)
On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 3:31 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a three vehicle collision on Hwy 42 milepost 76 near Winston, OR. Preliminary investigation shows that a 2001 Dodge Ram PU, operated by William Dewar (85) of Roseburg, was eastbound when it struck the back of a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado… read more
Concluding Thoughts
We appreciate that you have taken the time to read this book. You are going through a very difficult time in your life, and we know that you have a lot going on. We very much hope you have found this book helpful, as our primary goal was to help educate you about Oregon wrongful… read more
Liability Insurance and Policy Limits
Every driver in Oregon is required to have liability insurance. Liability insurance is meant to protect you if you are legally responsible for an automobile accident. It is also a possible source of compensation in a Portland wrongful death case resulting from a car crash because the deceased person’s family can bring a claim against… read more
Special Time Limits for Product Liability Cases
In addition to the normal statutes of limitations, there are also “statutes of ultimate repose.” For example, in a product liability case, which is where a person sues the maker or distributor of a product that was unsafe, the lawsuit must be started before the product is ten years old. So if someone buys a… read more
Time Limits for Wrongful Death Lawsuits
In addition to the practical time limit of trying to gather information while it’s fresh, there are also legal time limits. These legal time limits are called “statutes of limitations” and you will hear this term a lot. First, another statement of our disclaimer: statutes of limitations are notoriously difficult. There are many, many special… read more
Securing Evidence in a Timely Manner
Immediately after the death of a loved one, you are likely in no condition to be talking with lawyers, thinking about legalities, or, certainly, securing evidence. But we can promise you, the insurance company and lawyers for the person or company responsible for the death will not hesitate. They will rush out and gather whatever… read more