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Posted on March 23, 2026 in

What Is a Catastrophic Injury and Why Does It Change a Person’s Life Forever?

Key Takeaways A catastrophic injury causes permanent disability, major functional loss, or death, requiring lifelong medical support. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations,...

Posted on December 5, 2025 in

How Do You Prove a Breach of Duty in a Personal Injury Case?

Every personal injury case depends on one idea: someone failed to act with the care a reasonable person would have shown. Our Portland personal...

Posted on November 21, 2025 in

How Do You Prove a Breach of Duty in Portland

At Paulson Coletti, personal injury lawyers in Portland, we’ve seen how one careless act can change lives. We often hear clients ask, “How do...

Posted on October 24, 2025 in

Oregon Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

When someone is hurt in Portland, they often ask how long they have to take legal action. At Paulson Coletti, we know timing can...

Posted on October 17, 2025 in

$49 Million Verdict Against PacifiCorp

Some verdicts do more than award damages; they tell the story of survival and accountability. The $49 Million Verdict Against PacifiCorp, handed down in...

Posted on September 26, 2025 in

Oregon Negligence Law

A single accident in Portland can alter your life in an instant. Medical care, time off work, and rising costs quickly add stress, and...

Posted on July 3, 2025 in

How To Prove Emotional Distress In Court

When someone suffers lasting psychological harm after a personal injury, recovery involves more than physical healing. How to prove emotional distress in court plays...

Posted on May 29, 2025 in

How to Prepare for a Deposition

A deposition can shift the momentum of your personal injury case, for better or worse. It’s often your first experience answering questions under oath,...

Posted on April 18, 2025 in

Pain and Suffering Damages for Emotional Distress

Any accident injury sustained is not only physical in nature; at times, the impact is significantly emotional in nature as well. In many cases,...

Posted on March 31, 2025 in

What Is Duty of Care?

Understanding the duty of care is essential when navigating personal injury law. This legal principle forms the foundation of proving negligence in court and...

Posted on March 26, 2025 in

What Is the Difference Between Bodily Injury and Personal Injury?

Accidents are unpredictable, and understanding legal terms related to injuries is key to protecting your rights. Two commonly confused terms are personal injury vs...

Posted on March 20, 2025 in

Types of personal injury cases

Anyone harmed by another party’s negligence or wrongful behavior has to be informed about the many forms of personal injury litigation. This law provides...

Posted on January 13, 2024 in

What Is the Timeline of a Car Accident Lawsuit in Oregon?

When you are in a car accident, you expect to receive compensation from the incident quickly, allowing you to fix your car, pay your...

Posted on January 13, 2024 in

Key Facts About Oregon Personal Injury Lawsuits

You were hurt because of another person’s actions or mistakes, and you expect them to cover those losses. However, there are a variety of...

Posted on January 12, 2024 in

What Factors Cause Fatal Car Crashes?

Fatal traffic collisions occur due to a variety of reasons, often the negligent actions of other drivers on the roadway. Such negligence-related collisions frequently...

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