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Navigating Bicycle Accidents in Oregon: Risks, Rights, and Legal Remedies | Top Oregon injury Lawyers

  Navigating Bicycle Accidents in Oregon: Risks, Rights, and Legal Remedies

Bicycling is a popular activity in Oregon, but the risk of accidents remains high. Between 2012 and 2018, there were 1,743 reported bicycle crashes in the state, with 70% involving collisions with motor vehicles. Common causes include failure to yield right-of-way and speeding. To reduce risks, cyclists should wear proper safety gear; however, if injured due to another's negligence, it's crucial to contact an experienced attorney like those at Pacific Injury Law Firm in Portland, Oregon.

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Navigating the Perils of Distracted Driving: Awareness, Risks, and Prevention | Top Oregon injury Lawyers

  Navigating the Perils of Distracted Driving: Awareness, Risks, and Prevention

Distracted driving is a growing concern, leading to over 4,000 fatalities and 400,000 injuries in 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Cell phone use while driving and eating or drinking while driving are major causes of distractions leading to crashes. Interventions to reduce distracted driving include laws prohibiting cell phone use while driving, increasing public awareness, and using hands-free devices. To make roads safer, it is crucial to address distractions and reduce the number of crashes caused by distracted driving.

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Mastering Personal Injury Claims: Essential Steps to Secure Compensation in Oregon | Top-Rated Oregon injury Lawyers

  Mastering Personal Injury Claims: Essential Steps to Secure Compensation in Oregon

The personal injury claims process can be overwhelming and stressful. In this blog post, we offer tips and advice to help you navigate the process and increase your chances of making a successful claim. From gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies, our expert advice can help you protect your legal rights and get the compensation you deserve.

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Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Pedestrian Accidents in Oregon | Top Oregon injury Attorneys

  Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Pedestrian Accidents in Oregon

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.

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Analyzing the Financial Impact of Drunk Driving Accidents in Oregon | Top Oregon injury Attorneys

  Analyzing the Financial Impact of Drunk Driving Accidents in Oregon

This article examines the financial cost of drunk driving accidents and the burden it places on victims, their families, and society as a whole. It considers medical costs, legal fees, lost wages, and other expenses associated with these incidents.

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Navigating the Complexities of Liens in Personal Injury Cases | Top Oregon injury Attorneys

  Navigating the Complexities of Liens in Personal Injury Cases

In this post we explore the topic of liens in personal injury cases, specifically those filed by the Personal Injury Liens Unit (PIL) in Oregon, which can include liens by the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). We provide an example of how OHP may file a lien against a settlement, and discuss steps that injured individuals can take, with the help of an experienced attorney, to report injuries to PIL, negotiate lien amounts, and ensure that payments are made correctly and on time.

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