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How to Choose the Right Car Insurance in Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing car insurance in Oregon involves more than price. Coverage limits, uninsured and underinsured motorist protection, deductibles, and claim support can matter after a crash.
Learn moreCommon Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Oregon
Motorcycle crashes can cause head injuries, road rash, broken bones, internal injuries, and whiplash. This post explains why medical care and documentation matter.
Learn moreEssential Insights on Oregon's Wrongful Death Laws and Your Rights
A "wrongful death” lawsuit primarily occurs when an accident causes the death of another person because of negligence. Under Oregon law, ORS 30.020 defines "wrongful death" as a _”death caused by the wrongful act or omission of another."_ This usually is because of the reckless, negligent, or intentional act of someone else. Mainly, if it weren’t for the actions of another person, the deceased would still be alive.
Learn moreTraits to Look for in an Oregon Injury Lawyer
This post explains practical qualities to consider when choosing an Oregon personal injury lawyer, including communication, preparation, focus, and fit.
Learn moreOregon Personal Injury Attorney Services
Pacific Injury Law Firm helps Oregonians with car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, wrongful death, and premises liability claims.
Learn moreEssential Guide to Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Essential Guide to Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Learn moreMaximizing Your Oregon Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Key Insights
Maximizing Your Oregon Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Key Insights
Learn more10 Common Driver Errors That Cause Oregon Crashes
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:
Learn moreEssential 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.
Learn more"Essential Guide to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Oregon Auto Insurance"
Your liability coverage may include Personal Injury Protection ("PIP") or Medical Payments ("Med Pay") benefits. PIP provides a source of payment for YOUR medical bills and some of YOUR wage loss following an auto accident. Further, PIP is no-fault, meaning that it will begin paying on your injuries immediately, rather than waiting for liability to be determined. Similarly, Med Pay provides some coverage for YOUR medical bills. These are called "no-fault" coverages because they pay even if the accident is your fault.
Learn moreHow to Accurately Value Your Personal Injury Case in Oregon
Valuing any personal injury case requires consideration of many factors, and Oregon personal injury cases are no exception. The first determination in valuing an Oregon is determining fault. Who is at fault for the accident? Sometimes the answer is not entirely clear. Even though you may share fault (comparative negligence), you still may be entitled to compensation.
Learn moreBusting the Bias: Motorcycle Accident Victims Deserve Fair Compensation
Juries, insurance adjusters, judges, and even lawyers 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.
Learn moreHow Contingent Fees Work in Oregon Personal Injury Cases
All consultations with the lawyers at our firm about your Oregon Oregon personal injury case are free. If we accept your case, unless otherwise agreed, we also take on the expenses associated with recovering on your behalf.
Learn moreMinimizing 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.
Learn moreOregon Personal Injury Case Timelines: Factors That Impact Your Claim
The length of time it will take to conclude and resolve your Oregon Oregon personal injury case is dependent on several factors, only some of which are within your control.
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