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.

  Oregon Letters of Protection: Essential Guide for Personal Injury Cases

During the time of treatment, insurance may or may not be paying the bills, but medical providers still need to get paid. To protect their interests, these medical providers may request a “Letter of Protection” from the personal injury lawyer to ensure that their bills get paid at the time of settlement.

  Your 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.

  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.

  Top 10 Driver Mistakes Leading to Vehicle Injuries in Oregon

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:

  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.

  Characteristics of Top-Notch Personal Injury Attorneys in Oregon

Anybody who has been injured in an accident likely needs assistance of a lawyer who practices in injury law. If the accident occurred in Oregon, you’ll no doubt want the best Oregon personal injury attorney you can find working on your side, helping you through the process. But what traits are common in the lawyers that qualify as truly “excellent,” versus those who are just average?

  Oregon Personal Injury Case Timelines: Factors That Impact Your Claim

The length of time it will take to conclude and resolve your Oregon Personal Injury case is dependent on several factors, only some of which are within your control.

  Proving 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.

Q: I was injured after being in an Oregon bicycle accident, and my bicycle was damaged. Who will pay to repair my bicycle?