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DUI Crashes and Oregon Personal Injury Claims
This post explains how an Oregon drunk driving crash may create civil injury issues, including liability, insurance coverage, evidence, and practical claim steps.
Learn moreThe Aftermath of Drunk Driving Accidents: A Guide to Navigating the Legal System
This guide provides an overview of the legal system and what to expect after a drunk driving accident. It offers advice on handling the aftermath, including insurance matters and steps to take for those affected.
Learn moreThe Dire Financial Cost of Car Accident Injuries: Uncovering the Facts
This report uncovers the financial costs of car accident injuries, revealing that the medical expenses, lost wages and other costs can be devastating. It also examines how insurance policies and legal action can help individuals manage these costs.
Learn moreAn Insightful Guide on Wrongful Death Claims in Oregon
A guide to comprehending the aspects of a wrongful death lawsuit, including the legal definition, types of damages and evidence required to prove negligence or wrongdoing.
Learn moreOregon premises liability claims: damages you may be able to recover
Premises liability claims may allow individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained on someone else's property. These damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages if the property owner acted recklessly or intentionally.
Learn moreOregon Negligence Laws Explained: Key Insights for Personal Injury Cases
The article explores the history and legal concept of negligence, which is a fundamental part of personal injury law. It traces the origins of negligence law back to England and its development in the United States, including its four basic elements of duty, breach, causation, and damages. The article also explains how negligence is defined under Oregon law and discusses the state's recognition of comparative negligence and negligence per se.
Learn moreDeciphering the Three Levels of Proof Standards in Oregon Legal Cases
This text explains the different standards of proof in Oregon law. The lowest standard is "preponderance of the evidence" which is used in most civil cases. The middle standard is "clear and convincing evidence" which requires more evidence than the previous one and is often used in cases involving serious consequences. The highest standard is "beyond a reasonable doubt" which is used in criminal cases and requires the prosecution to prove its case to such a degree that there can be no reasonable doubt in the mind of a rational person.
Learn moreProving Fault in Oregon Car Accidents: Essential Steps for Injury Claims
Car accidents can lead to severe injuries and financial losses. This blog post delves into the process of proving fault in a car accident injury case, from gathering evidence like police reports and witness statements to determining negligence and consulting with an experienced attorney. Understanding these steps is crucial for building a strong case and ensuring fair compensation for damages sustained in the accident.
Learn moreYour Essential Guide to Legal Options After a Motorcycle Accident
Victims of motorcycle accidents can explore their legal options with the help of this article, which outlines the various steps to take after an accident. It provides information about seeking medical attention, filing a claim and understanding insurance coverage.
Learn moreLegal Help After an Oregon Pedestrian Accident
After a pedestrian accident, legal guidance may help with insurance coverage, medical records, evidence, paperwork, and communication with adjusters.
Learn moreDeciphering Wrongful Death Cases in Oregon: The Role of Negligence
This post discusses the components of a successful wrongful death case in Oregon, including the need to prove negligence, potential damages, the statute of limitations, and the use of expert witnesses. It emphasizes the importance of working with experienced legal professionals to achieve a favorable outcome.
Learn moreThe 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.
Learn moreRising Pedestrian Accidents in Oregon: Causes, Consequences, and Legal Help
Increasingly, Oregon sees an increased number of pedestrian injuries or even deaths from being struck by motor vehicles. [Every 88 minutes](http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/pedestrian_safety/), 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.
Learn moreEssential Insights on Oregon's Wrongful Death Laws and Your Rights
A "wrongful death” lawsuit primarily occurs when an accident causes the death of another person because of negligence. Under Oregon law, ORS 30.020 defines "wrongful death" as a _”death caused by the wrongful act or omission of another."_ This usually is because of the reckless, negligent, or intentional act of someone else. Mainly, if it weren’t for the actions of another person, the deceased would still be alive.
Learn moreTraits to Look for in an Oregon Injury Lawyer
This post explains practical qualities to consider when choosing an Oregon personal injury lawyer, including communication, preparation, focus, and fit.
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 moreOregon Personal Injury Attorney Services
Pacific Injury Law Firm helps Oregonians with car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, wrongful death, and premises liability claims.
Learn moreBicycle Injury Risks and Safety Tips in Oregon
This post discusses Oregon bicycle injury risks and practical riding precautions, including visibility, road awareness, equipment, and what to document after a crash.
Learn moreEssential Guide to Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Essential Guide to Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Learn moreOregon underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage: how it works
How Oregon underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage works when the at-fault driver's insurance is not enough, and why your insurer's consent to settle matters.
Learn moreOregon Wrongful Death Claims: Your Guide to Legal Rights and Compensation
Coping with the loss of a loved one after an accident can be a long, traumatic process. In addition to the emotional loss of the person, there are often ballooning, unexpected costs that appear after the initial event. Medical bills, emergency responder costs, and the costs of funerals add heartache at the most inopportune time. Speaking with an Oregon wrongful death lawyer at Pacific Injury Law Firm can help you understand what your rights to recovery are, and what the timelines to recover may entail.
Learn moreUnderstanding Insurance Coverage for Bicycle Repairs after an Accident
Q: I was injured after being in an Oregon bicycle accident, and my bicycle was damaged. Who will pay to repair my bicycle?
Learn moreOregon bicycle and pedestrian crashes: which insurance pays
Q: Will my insurance pay my bills if I am hit by a car and injured while riding my bicycle or walking? A: It depends on what kind of insurance you carry. If you have your own car insurance, an Oregon bicycle accident injury lawyer can help you use your automobile's PIP ("personal injury protection") insurance to immediately provide coverage even if you injured while riding a bicycle or walking.
Learn more10 Common Driver Errors That Cause Oregon Crashes
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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