Category: Oregon Legal Updates
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
Oregon Car Crash Statistics 2010
As another year winds down, we look back and ask the age old question, “Were the good old days really better, or do we just remember them that way?” The same question applies to 2010 Oregon car crash statistics. Some people swear drivers are more aggressive, more dangerous and more distracted now than ever before…. read more
Who Can File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Oregon?
You were in a car accident a few weeks ago. Initially, you were just relieved to have escaped (seemingly) without having sustained a serious injury. The first few days you noticed some stiffness in the joints and neck, and when you lifted a bag of groceries you felt a twinge in your back, but still,… read more
How Long Do I Have to File a Civil Lawsuit in Oregon?
Let me tell you a story about a car accident. Yes, it’s meant to teach you a lesson. It’s been several months since your car was sitting at the traffic light on a rainy Portland afternoon, and you were hit from behind by a pickup truck. The pickup’s driver admitted liability, and his insurance company… read more
Oregon Car Insurance Laws for Responsible Portland Drivers
Every Oregon driver is supposed to be covered by insurance. We all know that. Yet at least 8% of drivers involved in traffic accidents are driving without a valid insurance policy. Where does that leave the rest of us? Well, it could leave us needing the services of a good Portland personal injury lawyer for… 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