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Tag: Bicycle Accidents
Maximizing Safety for Bicyclists in Oregon: Essential Tips
Explore Oregon's picturesque landscapes by bicycle while staying safe with essential safety tips. Learn about the importance of wearing a helmet, following traffic laws, using lights and reflectors, being aware of road hazards, staying visible, and using your senses to avoid accidents and enjoy the ride.
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Navigating Oregon's Uninsured Motorist Insurance Laws
In Oregon, every policy carried by a driver is required to carry Uninsured Motorist (or "UM") coverageBy law, the minimum amount of coverage under an Oregon UM policy is $25,000. With uninsured motorist coverage, a person can recover economic damages and noneconomic damages just like they would receive from the negligent driver, all the way up to the limits of an uninsured motorist policy.
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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 attorney fees to a party who successfully uses a attorney to represent them in recovering their damages (medical costs, property losses, and other expenses including as lost wages). These fees for your Attorney 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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Minimizing 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.
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Top 10 Driver Mistakes Leading to Vehicle Injuries in Oregon
Each year, the Oregon Department of Transportation compiles statistics for the most common reasons for vehicle injuries. As of 2017, according to the most recent data available in 2017, the following are the 10 most common driver errors that cause injury:
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Navigating the Road to Recovery: Legal Guidance for Injured Cyclists in Oregon
In the wake of a bicycle accident, cyclists in Oregon are often confronted with a range of concerns, from navigating legal rights to overcoming mental barriers for returning to cycling. This article offers comprehensive guidance on addressing these issues, emphasizing the importance of understanding Oregon's protective laws for cyclists, dealing with insurance companies judiciously, and pursuing both physical and mental health recovery. Pacific Injury Law Firm stands ready to assist individuals through their recovery journey with expertise grounded in state-specific regulations.
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Understanding Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Oregon
Your liability coverage may include Personal Injury Protection ("PIP") or Medical Payments ("Med Pay") benefits. PIP provides a source of payment for YOUR medical bills and some of YOUR wage loss following an auto accident. Further, PIP is no-fault, meaning that it will begin paying on your injuries immediately, rather than waiting for liability to be determined. Similarly, Med Pay provides some coverage for YOUR medical bills. These are called "no-fault" coverages because they pay even if the accident is your fault.
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Navigating Bicycle Accidents in Oregon: Risks, Rights, and Legal Remedies
Bicycling is a popular activity in Oregon, but the risk of accidents remains high. Between 2012 and 2018, there were 1,743 reported bicycle crashes in the state, with 70% involving collisions with motor vehicles. Common causes include failure to yield right-of-way and speeding. To reduce risks, cyclists should wear proper safety gear; however, if injured due to another's negligence, it's crucial to contact an experienced attorney like those at Pacific Injury Law Firm in Portland, Oregon.
Read MorePacific Injury Law Firm: Oregon's Premier Personal Injury Specialists
Pacific Injury Law Firm emerges as Oregon's premier legal advocate for victims of vehicle-related injuries, offering unmatched expertise in car, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, pedestrian accidents, and wrongful death cases. This video introduction underscores the firm’s dedication to personalized client representation and its commitment to securing financial recovery for injured Oregonians.
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Understanding Insurance Coverage for Bicycle Repairs after an Accident in Oregon
Q: I was injured after being in an Oregon bicycle accident, and my bicycle was damaged. Who will pay to repair my bicycle?
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