How Does Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Work in Oregon?
Posted on April 20, 2022 in Personal Injury Claim Process
Oregon is a fault-based state when it comes to vehicle accident insurance. This means that any person who causes a vehicle accident will be responsible for paying compensation to other parties who sustained injuries or property damage as a result of the accident. However, unlike other states, Oregon law does require individuals to carry personal… read more
Will My Personal Injury Claim Cover Time Off Work?
Posted on September 20, 2021 in Personal Injury Claim Process
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of someone else, you should be able to recover various types of compensation. However, what happens if you cannot work after you sustain an injury? Will you be able to secure compensation so you can take time… read more
What is Considered a “Reasonable Person” When it Comes to Negligence?
Posted on June 17, 2021 in Personal Injury Claim Process
If you or somebody you care about is involved in a personal injury case, there is one term that you will likely hear come up – “reasonable person.” While most of us have an understanding of what a reasonable person is, it is important to know that this phrase has a different meaning when it… read more
What Is Res Ipsa Loquitur?
Posted on November 16, 2020 in Personal Injury Claim Process
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the actions of another individual, business, or entity, you may need to work with an attorney who can help you secure the compensation you are entitled to. If you have ever spoken to an attorney, then you have likely heard some unfamiliar words… read more
Understanding the Limits of the Attorney-Client Privilege
Posted on November 9, 2020 in Personal Injury Claim Process
The attorney-client privilege is something that most people have heard about in some form or another. Typically, most of us see this referred to on police procedural shows or movies when an attorney refuses to speak to police officers about their client by claiming a special attorney-client privilege that prevents them from doing so. This… read more
Do You Need A Personal Injury Endorsement On Your Homeowners’ Insurance Policy?
Posted on November 2, 2020 in Personal Injury Claim Process
A TikTok video can be up to one minute long. A tweet can reach 240 characters. Instagram captions and Facebook posts have no word limits. One thing that all of these have in common is that they could lead to a personal injury lawsuit being filed against you. If you, a spouse, or your child… read more
What are the Top Reasons for Insurance Denials?
Posted on October 26, 2020 in Personal Injury Claim Process
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the actions of another party and are expecting compensation through an insurance settlement, receiving a denial letter for your claim can be shocking. You should be fairly compensated for your losses, but there are various reasons why an insurance carrier may refuse to… read more
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Posted on October 21, 2020 in Personal Injury Claim Process
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of somebody else, you should be entitled to various types of compensation for your losses. Most personal injury victims do not immediately think about securing an attorney to help with their case. However, an attorney will be… read more
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Company?
Posted on October 12, 2020 in Personal Injury Claim Process
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party, you should be able to receive compensation for your losses. However, securing this compensation usually involves dealing with various insurance carriers. You need to know that the insurance carrier of the at-fault party… read more
Factors That Impact Your Claim Value
Posted on October 7, 2020 in Personal Injury Claim Process
In the event you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of somebody else, you may be entitled to significant compensation. However, there are various factors that can affect the value of a personal injury claim in Oregon. Here, we are going to distinguish between economic… read more