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Oregon’s Statutes of Limitations
Many people ask the same question, how long do I have to file my personal injury case? In general, Oregon personal injury cases must be filed with the court within two years of the date of the injury. This does not mean you can decide one year and eleven months after your accident that you… read more
What is Underinsured Motorist Insurance?
When you bought your insurance policy, in addition to PIP and liability coverage, you also got underinsured motorist insurance (UIM). If someone else hits you and causes $150,000 worth of injuries, but only has $25,000 worth of insurance, UIM will make up the difference, but only if you have UIM policy limits of $150,000 or… read more
Can Bankruptcy Affect your Personal Injury Case?
If you are in bankruptcy, or might be soon, this can have an enormous effect on any recovery you may get from a personal injury case. If you are in bankruptcy, your claim does not belong to you; it belongs to your bankruptcy trustee. Generally, you can keep up to $10,000. But the rest usually… read more
What happens to your money from a personal injury settlement when you divorce?
If a husband or wife were awarded a settlement from a personal injury claim, then many factors depend on how it will be distributed in the divorce. Oregon is an equitable distribution state, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the award will be split equally in half. It also depends on how the money was allocated… read more
Portland Named in Top 5 Best Bike-Friendly US Vacation Destinations
Bicycling keeps growing and many travelers look to getting around a new city on two wheels. Travel Pulse recently published a list of the top 5 best bike-friendly US vacation destinations and Portland made the cut. The other four are Boulder, San Francisco, New York/New England and Minneapolis. Portland is very serious about biking and the… read more
What are my legal rights if I was injured at work?
Employers are required to provide their employees with safe working conditions in a healthy environment. If an employer fails to meet this criterion, then an employee may be injured as a result. Even in the safest workplaces, accident can still occur. To protect your rights if injured at your workplace, the first step is to… read more
Google’s Driverless Car May be Bad for Personal Injury Lawyer’s Businesses
Google’s self-driving car is looking for auto industry partners to bring the technology to market in the next five years. These driverless cars could possibly hurt personal injury lawyers and their businesses. Over the years, new innovations and technology have decreased the number of fatalities with safer cars on the roads. If human error crashes… read more
Dark Streets Limit Visibility for Drivers and Pedestrians
The past couple of weeks there have been several accidents involving pedestrians being hit by vehicles in the early morning or evenings when it is still dark out. Some of these crashes involved victims who did not survive. If you are walking at night make sure drivers can see you. Be visible and try to… read more
What are the Oregon Personal Injury Laws & Statutes?
If you have been injured in an accident in Oregon, understanding the rules will help you begin the personal injury claim process. Below are key state laws that are important for your personal injury lawsuit or insurance settlement. Time Limit All states have laws explaining the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit… read more
Tips for Negotiating with an Insurance Company
After you file a personal injury claim and submit a demand letter to an insurance company, it is time to negotiate. When you present an organized demand letter and proper documents, then the process will begin with a few phone calls with an insurance claims adjuster. Below are the steps in various stages of the… read more
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