Oregon Injury Law Blog
Tag: Motor Vehicle Accidents

  Causes of Oregon Pedestrian Injuries and Pedestrian Accidents

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.

  Traits of the Best Oregon Personal Injury Lawyer

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?

  Pacific Injury Law Firm | Top Oregon Personal Injury Lawyers | Best Oregon Accident Attorneys

Pacific Injury Law Firm represents people across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest in injury related law. Whether your injury was from a motor vehicle accident, an Oregon motorcycle accident, a wrongful death, an Oregon bicycle accident injury, or even a pedestrian injury, our top Oregon personal injury attorneys will help you recover. Speak with a skilled Oregon injury lawyer today about your case for no cost.

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  Who is at fault in this accident?

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.

  Seatbelts Save Lives, But Not Without Risk

Seat belts are an essential safety feature in modern vehicles and have saved countless lives. However, in some cases, seat belts can also cause injuries during a motor vehicle accident. Understanding the different types of injuries caused by seat belts is essential for both individuals and healthcare professionals.

  What is Oregon uninsured insurance?

In Oregon, every policy carried by a driver is required to carry Uninsured Motorist (or "UM") coverageBy law, the minimum amount of coverage under an Oregon UM policy is $25,000. With uninsured motorist coverage, a person can recover economic damages and noneconomic damages just like they would receive from the negligent driver, all the way up to the limits of an uninsured motorist policy.