Categoría: Accidentes de tráfico
Estrés postraumático tras un accidente de tráfico
Muchas cosas diferentes pueden causar TEPT (trastorno de estrés postraumático), y los accidentes de coche son una muy común. Después de una experiencia traumática es normal sentirse asustado, abrumado y, en la mayoría de los casos, estos sentimientos desaparecen con el tiempo y la vida vuelve a la normalidad. Tratar el TEPT tras un accidente de coche puede ser tan importante como... leer más
Portland Traffic Increased 6.3% Since Last Year
Portland highways are reaching and practically exceeding capacity making traffic even worse. Traffic has increased 6.3% just this year. That increase is twice the national average and it is just getting worse. Each month the count of vehicles on the road increases and sets new records. With the economy growing and more people moving to Oregon, it… leer más
¿Cuántos conductores sin seguro hay?
El Consejo de Investigación de Seguros llevó a cabo un estudio en 2009 que encontró alrededor de 10% de los conductores de Oregon (y uno de cada siete conductores en todo el país) estaban conduciendo sin seguro, y en enero de 2009 escribió "aproximadamente uno de cada seis conductores en todo Estados Unidos puede estar conduciendo sin seguro en los próximos años." El estudio también descubrió que... leer más
Portland Car Collision Attorney Talks about Accidents
While accidents tend to be quite common in our society, not a lot of people understand what they should actually do once they are in one. Aside from the fact that you should get an attorney, there are a few other things that you will want to do right after an accident. Let’s take a… leer más
Forest Grove Police Officer’s Body Camera Captures Car Crash as it Happens
Troy Maslen with the Forest Grove Police Department was wearing a helmet-mounted camera that capture more than just a routine traffic stop on July 14th. Maslen had a driver pulled over while he heard a loud crash nearby at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Hawthorne Street. The camera shows the traffic lights on Hawthorne… leer más
Car Crash or Car Accident?
Insurance companies love to talk about “accidents”, because that word implies that your injury was nobody’s fault. Insurance company lawyers like to use the word “accident” because they hope the jury will start to believe that the “accident” was not anybody’s fault. In reality, an “accident” is usually caused by someone who wasn’t paying attention…. leer más
Preserving Evidence & Documenting Damages
If you are in a car crash that causes over $1,500 in damage to any vehicle, or causes any injuries, you are required to fill out a DMV report. Keep a copy for your records, as the DMV will not give you a copy later. You are also required to inform law enforcement about your… leer más
Do Not Wait to seek Medical Treatment if you were Injured in an Accident
When you are in a car crash, your own insurance will pay all of your medical bills for a year after the crash, up at at least $15,000. This is called “personal injury protection” or PIP, and every Oregon auto policy is required to have this coverage. Neither the insurance company nor a jury will… leer más
No decirle a su abogado estas 5 cosas podría arruinar su caso
If you hire a lawyer, or are considering hiring a lawyer, for your personal injury claim, it is important to recognize that this will become a long-term, important relationship. This means you need to be honest and open with your attorney at all times. Here are several things your attorney will need to know during… leer más
4 Tips for Surviving a Minor Car Crash
Car accidents can be life-changing and scary. Getting into our cars to drive is one of the riskiest decisions we make each day without even realizing it. Nearly 1.3 million people die each year in road crashes averaging about 3,287 deaths a day. Follow the proper steps after a car accident occurs to ensure you… leer más