Approximately 31,000 automobile accidents involving personal injury occur on Oregon roadways annually, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (2016 data). Nearly 45,000 people suffer injuries in these car crashes, many of which suffering severe injuries. In many serious car accidents, drivers and passengers exhibit obvious signs of their injuries. However, many folks involved in … Read More
What happens when you are hit by a driver with no insurance or not enough insurance?
Unfortunately, it is extremely common for accidents in Oregon to be caused by drivers with no insurance, or by drivers without sufficient limits to cover your damages. In those situations, you will need to look at your own insurance policy. In Oregon, every insurance policy is required to have uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage with … Read More
How can police reports and Oregon DMV accident reports impact your accident claim?
HOW CAN POLICE REPORTS AND OREGON DMV ACCIDENT REPORTS IMPACT YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM? In Oregon, the police may or may not respond to an accident. Even if the police do respond to an accident, they may not create a report depending on the internal procedures of the law enforcement entity that responded to the call. … Read More
How much is my car accident claim settlement worth?
One of the main questions I’m asked as an attorney, as a personal injury lawyer and auto accident lawyer is, “What is my case worth? How much can I recover?” And that’s always asked in the beginning. And I’ll tell you this; if a lawyer tells you the value of your case very soon after … Read More
What is the role of a personal injury lawyer in a case?
The Role of a Personal Injury AttorneyPersonal injury attorneys are civil litigators who represent clients – commonly referred to as plaintiffs – alleging psychological or physical injury as result of negligence or careless acts by another person, company, entity, government agency or organization. Personal injury attorneys practice in an area known as tort law. This … Read More
Why Should You Hire A Car Accident Attorney?
If you’ve had the misfortune to be involved in an car accident, the last thing on your mind is hiring a lawyer to help you. You may only have minor injuries (to start) and you may consider just calling your insurance company to determine your next steps. What you may not know, however, is that insurance … Read More