Oregon Injury Law Blog
Tag: Damages
Maximizing Your Compensation in Oregon Premises Liability Claims
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.
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Maximizing Your Oregon Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Key Insights
Maximizing Your Oregon Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Key Insights
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Essential 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.
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Oregon 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.
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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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Oregon 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.
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At Pacific Injury Law Firm, our seasoned attorneys stand ready to support Oregonians and those in the Pacific Northwest who have suffered due to personal injuries. From vehicular collisions to wrongful death claims, bicycle mishaps, and slip-and-fall accidents, we provide comprehensive legal assistance. Contact us for a no-cost consultation with an adept Oregon injury lawyer to explore your recovery options.
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Pacific Injury Law Firm lawyers work hard to build your case for trial from day one.
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Deciphering 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.
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Navigating DUII Cases in Oregon: a Victim's Legal Guide
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economic damages
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Understanding Oregon Commercial Truck Accident Claims
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comparative fault
evidence preservation
insurance disputes
Must-Know Oregon Motorcycle Accident Laws for Riders
attorney fees
comparative fault
helmet compliance
insurance disputes
