Oregon Injury Law Blog
Tag: Damages

  Essential 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.

  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 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.

  Rising 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, 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.

  Leading the way in Personal Injury Law: Pacific Injury Law Firm

Pacific Injury Law Firm is excited to be assisting people across Oregon.

  Maximize Compensation with a Skilled Personal Injury Lawyer Post-Pedestrian Accident

Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer after a pedestrian accident is essential in order to receive proper compensation for damages. They can help you understand your legal rights and ensure that all necessary paperwork is filed correctly.

  Constructing a Strong Personal Injury Case in Oregon

Pacific Injury Law Firm attorneys work hard to build your case for trial from day one.

  Pacific Injury Law Firm: A New Chapter Begins in Oregon's Legal Landscape

An opening video for Pacific Injury Law Firm's Grand Opening in January 2020.

  Maximize Your Insurance Benefits After Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

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.

  Decoding Accident Liability: Essential Negligence Insights for Drivers

Every contested auto accident involves two major issues - "liability" and "damages." Liability simply means that the other party must be legally liable before he or she has any obligation to pay compensation for injuries.

  The 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.