Oregon Injury Law Blog
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Enhancing Settlements in Oregon Car Injury Claims: Key Strategies
In the ever-evolving landscape of Oregon's legal system, achieving a favorable settlement in car injury claims demands a nuanced understanding of state-specific laws and strategies. This guide delves into effective tactics for navigating the complexities of Oregon car injury claims, offering insight into enhancing your case's value and securing the compensation you deserve.
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Stop Distracted Driving: Key Risks, Prevention Strategies, and Awareness
Distracted driving is a growing concern, leading to over 4,000 fatalities and 400,000 injuries in 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Cell phone use while driving and eating or drinking while driving are major causes of distractions leading to crashes. Interventions to reduce distracted driving include laws prohibiting cell phone use while driving, increasing public awareness, and using hands-free devices. To make roads safer, it is crucial to address distractions and reduce the number of crashes caused by distracted driving.
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Characteristics of Top-Notch Personal Injury Attorneys in Oregon
Anybody who has been injured in an accident likely needs assistance of a lawyer who practices in injury law. If the accident occurred in Oregon, you’ll no doubt want the best Oregon personal injury attorney you can find working on your side, helping you through the process. But what traits are common in the lawyers that qualify as truly “excellent,” versus those who are just average?
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Essential Guide to Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Essential Guide to Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Oregon: What You Need to Know
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The Intricacies of Permanent Injury: A Legal Dissection of Elan v. Tate
Pacific Injury Law Firm explores the complexities surrounding the concept of permanent injury in personal injury law as unpacked by the Oregon Court of Appeals in Elan v. Tate. This case is a cautionary tale for legal practitioners and individuals involved in personal injury disputes and why substantial evidence is necessary to establish a claim of permanent injury.
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Your Essential Guide to Legal Options After a Motorcycle Accident
Victims of motorcycle accidents can explore their legal options with the help of this article, which outlines the various steps to take after an accident. It provides information about seeking medical attention, filing a claim and understanding insurance coverage.
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Dealing with Liens in Personal Injury Cases: Your Essential Guide
In this post we explore the topic of liens in personal injury cases, specifically those filed by the Personal Injury Liens Unit (PIL) in Oregon, which can include liens by the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). We provide an example of how OHP may file a lien against a settlement, and discuss steps that injured individuals can take, with the help of an experienced attorney, to report injuries to PIL, negotiate lien amounts, and ensure that payments are made correctly and on time.
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Oregon Personal Injury Case Timelines: Factors That Impact Your Claim
The length of time it will take to conclude and resolve your Oregon xxSERVICEAREAxx case is dependent on several factors, only some of which are within your control.
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The Impact of Oregon's Dram Shop Laws on Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents
Under Oregon law, it is illegal to sell alcohol to people who appear intoxicated or to minors. A dram shop is any business that serves alcoholic beverages by the dram or sells "shots" of alcohol. If the establishment violated this law, they can be held responsible for any damage caused by the drunk driver
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Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise: Key Causes and Solutions Explained
Speed, alcohol and drug use, and distracted driving are major factors that contribute to pedestrian fatalities from drivers. Interventions such as speed cameras, Complete Streets policies, and automated enforcement technologies can help reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities.
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