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Must-Know Oregon Motorcycle Accident Laws for Riders
Oregon riders face unique legal rules after a crash. This guide explains key Oregon statutes, insurance requirements, and case law that shape motorcycle claims.
Learn moreUnderstanding Oregon Commercial Truck Accident Claims
Oregon truck crashes raise complex legal and insurance issues. This guide explains the statutes, case law, and practical steps that shape commercial truck accident claims in Oregon.
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 moreWhy 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 lawyer 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.
Learn moreHow Contingent Fees Work in Oregon Personal Injury Cases
All consultations with the lawyers at our firm about your Oregon Oregon personal injury case are free. If we accept your case, unless otherwise agreed, we also take on the expenses associated with recovering on your behalf.
Learn moreArbitration vs. Mediation: Choosing the Right Path for Dispute Resolution
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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