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The Dangers of Distracted Driving: Understanding the Risks and Protecting Yourself
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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When Personal Injury Settlements and Divorce Intersect: What You Need to Know
Divorce and personal injury settlements are two of the most stressful events that a person can go through. When these two events intersect, the situation can become even more complicated. In this blog post, we will discuss what you need to know about personal injury settlements and divorce.
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Causes of Oregon Pedestrian Injuries and Pedestrian Accidents
Increasingly, Oregon sees an increased number of pedestrian injuries or even deaths from being struck by motor vehicles. Every 88 minutes, 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.
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Commercial Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know About Your Legal Rights
Over 500,000 commercial truck accidents occurred in 2018, resulting in 4,862 fatalities and 116,000 injuries. After an accident involving a commercial truck it's important to seek medical attention, file a police report, gather evidence and contact your insurance company. It is also recommended to speak with a personal injury attorney who specializes in commercial truck cases. Knowing the applicable laws and how to protect one's best interests is beneficial when dealing with the aftermath of such collisions.
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Seatbelts Save Lives, But Not Without Risk
Seat belts are an essential safety feature in modern vehicles and have saved countless lives. However, in some cases, seat belts can also cause injuries during a motor vehicle accident. Understanding the different types of injuries caused by seat belts is essential for both individuals and healthcare professionals.
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Do I need a lawyer if my damages from an Oregon are less than $10,000?
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 attorney fees to a party who successfully uses a lawyer to represent them in recovering their damages (medical costs, property losses, and other expenses including as lost wages). These fees for your Lawyer 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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