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Tag: Negligence
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?
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The Darker Side of Cycling - Bicycle Injuries from Accidents
For many in Oregon, bicycling is a way of life. It appeals equally to families out for slow rides and serious athletes alike. It's great exercise, easy on the environment, and has a reasonably inexpensive bar to entry once you acquire the basic equipment. However, failure to take necessary safety precautions can unnecessarily expose you to bicycle injuries from accidents.
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How much is my Oregon Personal Injury case worth?
Valuing any personal injury case requires consideration of many factors, and Personal Injury cases are no exception. The first determination in valuing a Personal Injury 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.
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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.
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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.
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What is an Oregon wrongful death case?
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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