Oregon Injury Law Blog
Tag: Comparative Negligence
"Essential Guide to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Oregon Auto Insurance"
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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Arbitration 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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insurance disputes
Must-Know Oregon Motorcycle Accident Laws for Riders
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comparative fault
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