Category: Personal Injury Law
Tips for Safe Winter Bicycle Riding
For many people, the winter months would see their bicycles stored safely away in the shed, waiting for the snow and ice to melt and the thermometer to rise. Exercise enthusiasts who schedule regular cycling treks as part of their workout routine, turn to indoor tracks or other means of keeping fit until spring once… read more
Good Portland Personal Injury Lawyers Hate Frivolous Lawsuits
The famous expression, “Only in America…” was almost undoubtedly created by someone who had heard of a ridiculous lawsuit being filed by a person who felt they could get rich quick at the expense of a faceless insurance company or giant corporation. These claims, also known as “frivolous lawsuits” are an expensive nuisance the legal… read more
Oregon USAA Insurance Claim for Personal Injury
USAA (which stands for United Services Automobile Association) Insurance was founded in 1922 by 25 U.S. Army officers. They met in San Antonio, Texas, and offered to insure each other’s cars when no one else would. Since then, USAA has grown to the point where they now boast 8 million members and a net worth… read more
What is Bodily Injury Liability Insurance? How Do I File a Claim?
It’s a sad fact of life that the number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States is medical costs, and if you’ve been sued for causing injury to someone else in an auto accident, they may make an Oregon bodily injury liability claim against you. In that case, if you don’t have appropriate or… read more
Oregon Travelers Insurance Claims for Personal Injury
Travelers offered their first car insurance policy in 1897 to a man named Gilbert Loomis. He was a mechanic who built a one-cylinder car, and Travelers Insurance Company sold him a policy to protect him in the event of personal injury or loss of life. Since then, Travelers have grown to become one of the… read more
Motor Vehicle Insurance Claims
Thousands of Oregon motorists are involved in accidents every year, and there is no shortage of work for Portland motor vehicle accident lawyers. As well as coping with the damage to their vehicles, many people also have to contend with injuries that cost them a considerable amount of money in medical treatment and lost wages…. 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
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
How to Find a Car Accident Injury Lawyer in Portland, OR
Most people are interviewed at some point in their life, usually when looking for a job. However, relatively few of us are ever in a position where we are the ones conducting the interview – but this is just what happens when you start looking for a personal injury attorney. Asking the right questions is… read more