Oregon Injury Law Blog
Tag: Underinsured
Navigating Oregon's Uninsured Motorist Insurance Laws
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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Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration vs Mediation
Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") is becoming an increasingly important option in many jurisdictions. ADR refers to efforts to find methods that are outside the court system to resolve civil disputes. These methods may be advantageous to the courts and to the parties involved since they may resolve a dispute in a faster, more cost-effective manner and reduce or eliminate the need for participation by the court system.
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Maximizing Insurance Coverage for Severe Accident Injuries
I was paralyzed after a speeding car hit me head-on. How can I make sure there is enough insurance to pay my claim in full?
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How to Choose the Right Car Insurance in Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide
If you're looking to get the best car insurance you can to drive in Oregon, it's important to consider several things. Cost is just one factor, but coverage limits are also very important. These considerations can help you maintain great coverage while still finding reasonably priced Oregon car insurance policies.
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Understanding Oregon's Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage
In short, UIM insurance is a means of utilizing your own (UM uninsured) policy when another driver has insurance, but it’s not enough to cover your injuries. With UIM insurance coverage, if available, you would get coverage equal to the difference between the policy limits on your UM policy and the policy limits carried by the insurance policy of a negligent driver who caused an injury (the at-fault driver) in a car accident, motorcycle accident, or bicycle accident.
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