Category: Personal Injury Law
What exactly is a “wrongful death”?
Wrongful death is when a negligent, reckless, or intentional act by a person or company causes the death of another. Murder would certainly qualify, but so would a car crash, even if the bad driver who caused the death did not mean to hurt anyone, but was merely careless. Common Circumstances of Wrongful Death Include:… read more
Who Should I Talk to After The Wrongful Death of a Loved One
After the death of a loved one, many people say that they can’t find anyone who will talk about the death directly. Maybe it’s because people are scared, or maybe they think they are protecting your feelings, but whatever the reason, it can be difficult to find someone who will speak clearly and directly about… read more
How much will it cost me to hire a Personal Injury law firm?
After all of the pain, suffering, and confusion involved in an accident or injury, it can be disheartening to consider the cost of hiring a law firm to represent you for your case. Fortunately, when you work with us, you will not have to worry about cost. We take our fees as a simple percentage… read more
What happens if I was injured by someone who is uninsured or underinsured?
If you’ve been injured by someone who is uninsured or underinsured, it can be difficult to understand what your claim is worth under your policy. It can also be frustrating since your own insurance company will probably try to pay as little as possible on your claim—even if you have coverage for this type of… read more
Is your attorney available to meet with you personally?
Surprisingly, some personal injury attorneys don’t make themselves available to meet with their clients and only send out their liaisons to collect your information. Generally this means that they are not invested in your case and that you will not receive the best representation possible. At our firm, we care about our clients. We care… read more
Why Do I Need an Oregon Car Accident Lawyer?
If you have been the victim of a not-at-fault car accident, then you will likely need to find an Oregon car accident lawyer to assist you. An experienced lawyer will be able to assist you in recovering any type of losses that are a direct result of your car accident, and help to reduce the… read more
Personal Injury Lawyer: Write an Injury Claim Demand Letter
One of the most difficult tasks that people encounter when involved in a personal injury case is putting together a demand letter. A demand letter is, essentially, a letter expressly stating a legal right and an amount due as reasonable compensation for injuries to person and/or property. In most cases, this task will be handled… read more
What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
What is a broken arm worth? How about a bulging vertebral disc that causes nerve pain down the arm for six months until surgery fixes it? What if the surgery doesn’t work? Unfortunately, there is no concrete science on how to determine how much an injury case is worth since each case is as different… read more
How Social Media Can Hurt your Claim
You might not have thought about this, but what is posted on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can really (negatively) affect your personal injury case. Here is an example of how this could happen. Defense Attorney: “So, your injuries have kept you from doing your normal activities?” You, the Injury Victim: “Yes, I… read more
Finding the Right Doctor is Important to Win your Case
The value of your case depends on many factors, but two of the most important are: your credibility, and how serious your injuries are. Now, how does a jury (or a lawyer, or an insurance adjuster) figure out how injured you really are? Usually, the best way is to read your medical records and talk… read more