What Are Interrogatories in a Personal Injury Case?
Posted on February 15, 2021 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the actions of another individual or entity, there is a chance that you will be able to recover compensation for your losses. Often, this will mean that you receive compensation through an insurance settlement. However, it may be necessary to file a personal… read more
Oregon Loss of Consortium Claim
Posted on January 8, 2021 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
It is not uncommon to see that someone has been awarded “loss of consortium” damages as a result of a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in Oregon. The word “consortium” will likely be unfamiliar to those who do not have much legal experience. However, these damages play a significant role in helping personal injury… read more
Punitive Damages in Oregon
Posted on December 16, 2020 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, company, or entity, you will likely be able to recover some form of compensation for your losses. The compensation awarded after an injury typically revolves around medical bills, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and loss… read more
What Are The Different Types Of Bone Fractures?
Posted on November 11, 2020 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
Broken and fractured bones occur regularly, and they can lead to immense pain and suffering for a victim. Bone fractures can occur in various ways, including vehicle accidents, sports injuries, slip and fall accidents, workplace accidents, and more. Victims of broken bones can often secure compensation for their injuries from the negligent party that caused… read more
Proving Lost Income And Lost Earning Capacity In The Oregon Injury Claim
Posted on June 15, 2020 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or somebody you love has sustained an injury caused by the negligent or intentional actions of another person, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses through a personal injury claim. While most people understand that they can recover compensation for their medical expenses in an Oregon personal injury case, they… read more
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Oregon
Posted on June 10, 2020 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
Most people have heard of the term emotional distress, and this is typically applied to cases in which a person sustains physical injuries that also affect them logically and emotionally. However, there are also times when a person can suffer from emotional distress caused by someone who did not actually physically harm them. This opens… read more
Do Oregon EMTs Have A Duty To Act?
Posted on June 3, 2020 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
Emergency medical professionals in Oregon have incredibly difficult jobs, and we are thankful for every single one of them. Most people do not realize that there are four levels of EMT licensure in Oregon: EMT, Advanced EMT (AEMT), Oregon EMT Intermediate, and Paramedic. At each level, professionals have varying levels of responsibility when they are… read more
What are the Four Factors of Proving Liability?
Posted on December 12, 2019 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were injured in an incident that was caused by another person’s careless or negligent actions, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit in order to recover the compensation you are entitled to. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to get the compensation you are entitled to, and you may need assistance… read more
Can You Seek Financial Compensation for an Annular Tear or Fissure?
Posted on December 3, 2019 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
An annular fissure tear or fissure is related to the ligaments that connect your vertebrae to the discs in your spine. The ligaments surround the nucleus of the discs with a strong ring of cartilage fibers. These fibers are called annulus fibrosis. The nucleus that they surround is soft and jelly-like. The nucleus of each… read more
What Is Unjust Enrichment?
Posted on April 23, 2019 in Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
Unjust enrichment is one party profiting at the expense of another. Most unjust enrichment situations occur accidentally or by mistake. In these situations, however, the party that received the unjust enrichment has to pay restitution to the other party. Understanding the state laws surrounding this issue can help you know what to do if you… read more