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Legal Rights in Commercial Truck Accidents: A Comprehensive Guide
Commercial truck crashes can involve serious injuries, multiple insurance policies, company records, and evidence that should be preserved early after the collision.
Learn moreCommon Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Oregon
Motorcycle crashes can cause head injuries, road rash, broken bones, internal injuries, and whiplash. This post explains why medical care and documentation matter.
Learn moreRising Pedestrian Accidents in Oregon: Causes, Consequences, and Legal Help
Increasingly, Oregon sees an increased number of pedestrian injuries or even deaths from being struck by motor vehicles. [Every 88 minutes](http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/pedestrian_safety/), a pedestrian dies in a car-related accident. Every year, roughly 6,000 pedestrians lose their lives or are injured in accidents where they are hit by motor vehicles. The most common location for these accidents is at intersections or crosswalks when motorists don't yield the right-of-way or stop for traffic devices like stoplights or stop signs.
Learn moreTraits to Look for in an Oregon Injury Lawyer
This post explains practical qualities to consider when choosing an Oregon personal injury lawyer, including communication, preparation, focus, and fit.
Learn moreEssential Steps for Reporting Car and Truck Accidents in Oregon
You’ve been in a car or truck accident. Your vehicle is damaged, and maybe you are injured. Occupants might be injured. Other drivers may have injuries. Chances are, after a car accident you aren’t thinking about filing paperwork. Still, Oregon law has reporting requirements after a car crash or truck crash that can impact your ability to recover for your injuries and property damage later.
Learn moreOregon underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage: how it works
How Oregon underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage works when the at-fault driver's insurance is not enough, and why your insurer's consent to settle matters.
Learn moreOregon Wrongful Death Claims: Your Guide to Legal Rights and Compensation
Coping with the loss of a loved one after an accident can be a long, traumatic process. In addition to the emotional loss of the person, there are often ballooning, unexpected costs that appear after the initial event. Medical bills, emergency responder costs, and the costs of funerals add heartache at the most inopportune time. Speaking with an Oregon wrongful death lawyer at Pacific Injury Law Firm can help you understand what your rights to recovery are, and what the timelines to recover may entail.
Learn moreUnderstanding Insurance Coverage for Bicycle Repairs after an Accident
Q: I was injured after being in an Oregon bicycle accident, and my bicycle was damaged. Who will pay to repair my bicycle?
Learn moreOregon bicycle and pedestrian crashes: which insurance pays
Q: Will my insurance pay my bills if I am hit by a car and injured while riding my bicycle or walking? A: It depends on what kind of insurance you carry. If you have your own car insurance, an Oregon bicycle accident injury lawyer can help you use your automobile's PIP ("personal injury protection") insurance to immediately provide coverage even if you injured while riding a bicycle or walking.
Learn moreEssential Steps for Managing Your Injury Claim in Oregon
After an accident, your injury lawyer should have you do many things to maximize your financial recovery from your injury. From documenting your accident and creating an injury diary, to working with your doctor and documenting your lost wages, there are many pieces to your economic recovery. You should consult with an lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to coordinate.
Learn moreOregon Letters of Protection: Essential Guide for Personal Injury Cases
During the time of treatment, insurance may or may not be paying the bills, but medical providers still need to get paid. To protect their interests, these medical providers may request a “Letter of Protection” from the personal injury lawyer to ensure that their bills get paid at the time of settlement.
Learn moreLeading the way in Personal Injury Law: Pacific Injury Law Firm
Pacific Injury Law Firm is excited to be assisting people across Oregon.
Learn morePacific Injury Law Firm: A New Chapter Begins in Oregon's Legal Landscape
An opening video for Pacific Injury Law Firm's Grand Opening in January 2020.
Learn moreMinimizing Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents: A Guide for Oregon Riders
The most practical way to protect yourself from injury is by wearing appropriate safety gear. Safety equipment can lower the probability of harm in the event of an accident substantially. In Oregon, a helmet is required equipment. Additionally, consider a jacket designed for motorcycling with integrated skid plates, goggles, a mouthpiece, gloves, gloves, knee pads, hip pads, and a helmet when you ride your bike.
Learn moreOregon Personal Injury Case Timelines: Factors That Impact Your Claim
The length of time it will take to conclude and resolve your Oregon Oregon personal injury case is dependent on several factors, only some of which are within your control.
Learn moreMastering Depositions: Essential Insights for Non-Lawyers in Litigation
A deposition is an oral testimony taken under oath before a trial or arbitration. It is customary that depositions be taken of the parties to a lawsuit. Often depositions are also taken of witnesses and others who might testify at trial. Even though it often takes place in a conference room or office, and the setting is somewhat informal, it is a very important event in any lawsuit.
Learn moreOregon severe injury claims: finding all the insurance available
I was paralyzed after a speeding car hit me head-on. How can I make sure there is enough insurance to pay my claim in full?
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