Oregon Injury Law Blog
Category: Legal Processes
Why Hiring an Attorney for Small-Claim Damages in Oregon is Crucial
Oregon has created a law (ORS 20.080) which is intended to level the playing field for injured parties with smaller claims and to promote these injured parties’ ability to get legal counsel. Generally, the law accomplishes this by awarding xxattylawyerxx fees to a party who successfully uses a xxattylawyerxx to represent them in recovering their damages (medical costs, property losses, and other expenses including as lost wages). These fees for your xxATTYLAWYERxx are awarded if you make a demand for payment under $10,000.00, and the defendant (or their insurance company) declines the offer or offers less than you demand. If you subsequently are awarded more, you are also entitled to attorney fees under the law.
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Understanding the Oregon Letter of Protection in 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 xxattylawyerxx to ensure that their bills get paid at the time of settlement.
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Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration vs Mediation
Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") is becoming an increasingly important option in many jurisdictions. ADR refers to efforts to find methods that are outside the court system to resolve civil disputes. These methods may be advantageous to the courts and to the parties involved since they may resolve a dispute in a faster, more cost-effective manner and reduce or eliminate the need for participation by the court system.
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How is the Value of a Personal Injury Claim Calculated in Oregon?
Explore how personal injury claims are valued in Oregon, covering economic and non-economic damages, the impact of comparative negligence, and damage caps. Essential reading for understanding personal injury law nuances.
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Understanding Oregon's Dram Shop Liability: A Rundown for Social Hosts
The blog post discusses an important Oregon court case that addressed the issue of social host liquor liability under the state's Dram Shop statute, ORS 471.565. The case involved a party host who was sued by a guest who was killed when two guests engaged in horseplay with loaded handguns, resulting in one guest being killed.
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Understanding the Worth of Your Personal Injury Case in Oregon
Valuing any personal injury case requires consideration of many factors, and xxSERVICEAREAxx cases are no exception. The first determination in valuing an Oregon is determining fault. Who is at fault for the accident? Sometimes the answer is not entirely clear. Even though you may share fault (comparative negligence), you still may be entitled to compensation.
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Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Oregon wrongful death claims often arise from motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace incidents. Understanding Oregon law is crucial for pursuing compensation in these tragic cases.
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Understanding the Timeline for Resolving Oregon Personal Injury Cases
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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Pacific Injury Law Firm xxattyxxattylawyerxxxxs work hard to build your case for trial from day one.
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Understanding Depositions: A Comprehensive Guide for Non-Lawyers
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.
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