Oregon Statutes of Limitations for Sexual AbuseStatutes of Limitation are laws that restrict the time period in which a lawsuit can be filed. All states have statutes of limitations for filing civil suits after an injury or a crime. While it is possible that missing these deadlines may prevent you from filing a suit, there … Read More
What to do After a Motorcycle Accident in Oregon
Insurance Claims in OregonThere are many issues arising from motorcycle wrecks. The motorcycle most likely sustained significant damage. A rider and passenger (if any) are also likely to have sustained significant injuries. If that’s the case, there will be medical bills and possibly lost wages, as a direct result of the wreck. This is a … Read More
Role of a Life Care Planner in an Oregon Truck Accident Injury Claim
Insurance Claims in OregonThe Oregon Department of Transportation reported 2,174 truck crashes in the state in 2015, which resulted in 1,132 injuries and 61 fatalities. The number of truck crashes in Oregon has steadily increased over the years – from 1,928 in 2011 to 2,144 in 2014. The incidence of injuries and deaths has also … Read More
How Much Space Do You Need Between Cars on an Oregon Highway?
Keeping A Safe Following Distance While DrivingOne of the important questions to consider for safe driving in Oregon is how much gap you should maintain between your car and the vehicle in front of you when driving at highway speeds. The practice of maintaining a safe driving distance at all times, whether you are in … Read More
Yielding The Right-of-Way Law in Oregon: An Overview
The Right-of-Way Law in OregonAt times, while driving on the roadways in Oregon, you are required to yield the right-of-way. In simple terms, it means that in specific situations, you must allow another driver to go first. Drivers should know that under Oregon law, no one has the right of way on a road. The … Read More
Average Settlement Value of a Truck Accident Injury Case
What is the Average Settlement of a Semi-Truck Accident Case?Big rigs are much larger and heavier than regular motor vehicles. Because of this significant height and weight difference, when a semi-truck is involved in an accident with a passenger car, the outcome can devastating. Most regular size vehicles don’t stand a chance when they are hit by … Read More