Oregon Injury Law Blog
Tag: Personal Injury
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?
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Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Oregon Personal Injury Cases: Understanding Claim Preclusion
Understanding the doctrines of claim preclusion and issue preclusion is essential in Oregon personal injury cases. These legal principles, formerly known as res judicata and collateral estoppel, prevent the re-litigation of claims or issues already decided by a court. This blog post explores their application, highlighting the Oregon Supreme Court's pivotal rulings and offering practical insights for litigants.
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Maximizing Your Personal Injury Settlement: Key Insights for Oregonians
Navigating settlement offers can be challenging for personal injury victims. This article provides insights into when to accept a settlement and the importance of legal representation.
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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.
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Why Hiring an Attorney for Small-Claim Damages in Oregon is Crucial
Oregon has created a law (ORS 20.080) which is intended to level the playing field for injured parties with smaller claims and to promote these injured parties’ ability to get legal counsel. Generally, the law accomplishes this by awarding lawyer fees to a party who successfully uses a lawyer to represent them in recovering their damages (medical costs, property losses, and other expenses including as lost wages). These fees for your lawyer are awarded if you make a demand for payment under $10,000.00, and the defendant (or their insurance company) declines the offer or offers less than you demand. If you subsequently are awarded more, you are also entitled to attorney fees under the law.
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Essential Steps for Reporting Car and Truck Accidents in Oregon
You’ve been in a car or truck accident. Your vehicle is damaged, and maybe you are injured. Occupants might be injured. Other drivers may have injuries. Chances are, after a car accident you aren’t thinking about filing paperwork. Still, Oregon law has reporting requirements after a car crash or truck crash that can impact your ability to recover for your injuries and property damage later.
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Essential 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
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Alarming Rise in Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities in Oregon
Oregon pedestrian fatalities from drivers are a serious public health issue. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, there were 6,378 pedestrian fatalities in the United States, a 5% increase from 2019. These statistics represent the highest pedestrian fatalities in the last 30 years.
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Tragic Wrongful Death and Pedestrian Accident Cases in Oregon
Explore the recent wrongful death case handled by Pacific Injury Law Firm and the ongoing pursuit of justice for victims of pedestrian accidents.
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How to Accurately Value Your Personal Injury Case in Oregon
Valuing any personal injury case requires consideration of many factors, and 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.
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