Oregon Injury Law Blog
Category: Personal Injury
Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers Causing Injury: Oregon's Legal Approach
Oregon has made significant strides in increasing legal action against drunk drivers causing injury, with recent legislation doubling jail time for offenders and allowing prosecutors to charge DUI offenses as felonies. Pacific Injury Law Firm supports these efforts and offers assistance to victims seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages.
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Top Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Oregon: What Riders Need to Know
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in Oregon, it is important to contact an experienced Oregon motorcycle injury lawyer who can help you recover the compensation you deserve. The most common injuries suffered by motorcyclists in accidents are head injuries, road rash, broken bones, internal bleeding, and whiplash.
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Oregon Bicycle Accident Claims: Key Laws and Legal Strategies for Cyclists
Understanding Oregon's intricate bicycle laws is crucial for personal injury cases, as they can impact legal outcomes and compensation for cyclists.
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Maximizing Your Compensation in Oregon Premises Liability Claims
Premises liability claims may allow individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained on someone else's property. These damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages if the property owner acted recklessly or intentionally.
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Oregon Negligence Laws Explained: Key Insights for Personal Injury Cases
The article explores the history and legal concept of negligence, which is a fundamental part of personal injury law. It traces the origins of negligence law back to England and its development in the United States, including its four basic elements of duty, breach, causation, and damages. The article also explains how negligence is defined under Oregon law and discusses the state's recognition of comparative negligence and negligence per se.
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Legal Ramifications of Drunk Driving Accidents in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Learn about the legal consequences of drunk driving in Oregon, where the issue is taken seriously due to high rates of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities. Offenders can face serious penalties, including fines and jail time. Victims of drunk driving injuries may also be eligible for compensation, but navigating complex laws requires experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Pacific Injury Law Firm. They handle all types of motor vehicle accidents caused by impaired drivers and can help victims pursue justice against those responsible.
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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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Fight Back: Your Rights Against Dangerous Vehicle Defects in Oregon
This article explores common vehicle defects that can lead to accidents and discusses how injured parties can seek compensation under Oregon law.
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Mental Health After a Car Accident: Key Insights and Legal Steps
In this blog post, Pacific Injury Law Firm discusses the often-overlooked aspect of car accidents: the long-term effects on mental health. The post highlights the various mental health issues that can arise after a car accident, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and even substance abuse. It also emphasizes the importance of seeking help from medical professionals and the potential legal options available to those who have suffered mentally due to a car accident. The post serves as a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health when it comes to personal injury cases.
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Impact and Aftermath of Drunk Driving Accidents in Oregon
In Oregon, the devastating reality of drunk driver accident injuries is a reality too many face. From physical trauma to emotional pain, these crashes can leave long-lasting impacts on victims and their families.
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