Año: 2015
5 Reasons why Daylight Savings Time week is Dangerous for Portland area commuters
According to Joseph Rose of the Oregonian, springing forward can cause dangers on the road for Portland commuters. Below are his five things to reflect on as our bodies, schedules, and clocks get used to the new time: The Oregon Department of Transportation’s crash data shows that fatal crashes always jump during the month when… leer más
Cameras would target speeding vehicles in Portland’s High Crash Corridors
The city of Portland is trying to pass a law that allows cameras to take your picture if you are speeding and send you a ticket in the mail. The difference between this new measure and other photo radar is that currently an officer has to be present during the photo capturing to send the… leer más
Prescripción en Oregón
Muchas personas se hacen la misma pregunta, ¿cuánto tiempo tengo para presentar mi caso de lesiones personales? En general, los casos de lesiones personales en Oregon deben ser presentados ante el tribunal dentro de los dos años siguientes a la fecha de la lesión. Esto no significa que usted puede decidir un año y once meses después de su accidente que... leer más
Seguridad en bicicleta para los niños
El sol brilla y cada vez más gente sale en bicicleta para disfrutar del buen tiempo. Los niños deben ser conscientes de las principales prácticas de seguridad al montar en bicicleta. Antes de montar en bicicleta, asegúrate de que funciona correctamente y de que todas las piezas están bien sujetas. A continuación te ofrecemos algunos consejos importantes de seguridad para compartir con tus hijos mientras montan en bicicleta. Lleva... leer más
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… leer más
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… leer más
Siete errores comunes que pueden arruinar su caso de accidente
Error 1: Hacer una declaración a la compañía de seguros del otro conductor. Hacer una declaración dará a la otra compañía de seguros más razones para reducir la cantidad de dinero que te pagarán. Error 2: Esperar a recibir tratamiento médico o no seguir las indicaciones de su médico. Es más probable que un jurado y una compañía de seguros... leer más
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Motorcycles are more dangerous than cars due to the more severe consequences if an accident occurs. A motorcyclist is more likely to die in a crash than a car or truck driver. To avoid accidents when riding a motorcycle, it is important to pay serious attention to safety. Many accidents can be avoided through education… leer más
Teen Driving Safety Tips
Inexperience is the main reason why teens are likely to get into a car crash. New drivers have an increased likelihood of getting into a car crash due to their lack of experience driving. It is important to make sure your teen has had a proper amount of education and practice when learning how to… leer más
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… leer más