Oregon Injury Law Blog
Tag: Motor Vehicle Accidents

  Fatal Accident Claims life of 19 year old man and teenage girl, drunk driving suspected

Oregon State Police Troopers responded to reports of a two-car accident around midnight on Saturday, May 23, 2020, on Hwy 228 near Brownsville, Oregon. A truck allegedly driven by Austyn Hillsman, age 21, is thought to have crossed into opposing traffic and collided with a car with two passengers, killing the driver and one passenger.

  What is an Oregon Letter of Protection?

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 attorney to ensure that their bills get paid at the time of settlement.

  Is there bias that a motorcyclist must be at fault or "deserve" inuries in a motorcycle accident?

Juries, insurance adjusters, judges, and even attorneys representing motorcycle accident victims sometimes maintain the subtle bias that motorcyclists "deserve" injuries because they forego the safety of a four-wheeled, enclosed vehicle. At Pacific Injury Law Firm, we recognize such biases and refuse to minimize the claims of the motorcycle accident victim. If a motorcycle accident victim is not able to obtain complete and fair compensation, we will take the case to trial.

  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.

  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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  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?