Author Archives: Aaron Reichenberger
Pedestrian Injuries: What to Do if a Car Hits You While You’re Walking
One of the many benefits of living in Oregon, especially in the Portland-area, is the ability to freely take advantage of our many walkable neighborhoods and parks. It is common for us to learn when talking to new clients that walking and hiking are among their favorite recreational activities. As Portland continues to grow… Read More »
How Should I Handle My Car Repair or Total Loss Claim After a Car Crash?
It may not always make sense for you to hire a lawyer to represent you for a car repair or total loss claim following a car crash. Situations in which a person may want to hire a lawyer for their property damage or total loss claims are: Diminished value claims (i.e. when a newer… Read More »
Why ORS 20.080 is Critical for Oregonians
(Note: this article originally appeared in The Multnomah Lawyer, February 2019 issue and was co-written with Ben Cox.) In the December issue of the Multnomah Lawyer (“One Extra Dollar: The Impact of Attorney Fee Awards in Small Claims”), the author took issue with a fee-shifting statute that hundreds of Oregon lawyers regularly utilize in… Read More »
Oregon’s Employer Liability Law and Injured Workers
In pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death case, it is important to understand all of the available claims a victim may have. When workers are injured or killed on the job in Oregon, more than one legal option may be available to them. It is typical for the worker to have a workers… Read More »
Oregon Underinsured Motorist and PIP Law Changes Benefit Injured Victims
The Oregon Legislature recently passed, and Governor Kate Brown signed into law, a bill that dramatically improves the landscape for Oregon victims injured in motor-vehicle collisions. The bill has two components: a change to Oregon Underinsured Motorist (UIM) law and a change to Oregon’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law. These changes go into effect… Read More »