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The Serious Consequences of Commercial Truck Accidents: Injury Insights
Commercial trucking accidents are a serious concern in the United States, as they can result in significant injury and death. Understanding the different types of injuries these accidents can cause is vital for individuals and healthcare professionals who treat them.
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Essential Guide to Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Oregon: What You Need to Know
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bicycle accidents car accidents collision coverage commercial trucking accidents comparative negligence comprehensive coverage contributory negligence damages economic damages evidence fault laws hit-and-run hit-and-run accidents insurance liability liability coverage medical evidence medical expenses medical payments coverage motorcyle accidents motor vehicle accidents negligence pain and suffering pedestrian accidents personal injury personal injury protection phantom vehicle claims pip police reports property damage tractor trailer accidents um underinsured uninsured uninsured motoristEssential Steps for Managing Your Injury Claim in Oregon
After an accident, your injury lawyer should have you do many things to maximize your financial recovery from your injury. From documenting your accident and creating an injury diary, to working with your doctor and documenting your lost wages, there are many pieces to your economic recovery. You should consult with an lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to coordinate.
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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.
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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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