Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Most Dangerous Roads for Bicyclists in Portland
Oregonians, by and large, love being active and outside. This includes bicycling. But for those bicycle enthusiasts in Southeast Portland, the terrain is quite dangerous. When compared to other parts of the city, SE Portland has a higher density of bicycle accidents. In fact, out of all the perilous streets throughout Portland that bicyclists… Read More »
What is a Wrongful Death Suit?
It is not uncommon for wrongful death suits and criminal cases to intertwine when a victim is killed. Indeed, in some situations, there is overlap, where a criminal act was committed that led to a death, and coincidingly, the loved ones of the deceased act on their own to sue the alleged assailant. However,… Read More »
What to do if Your PIP Coverage Denies Your Claim
Oregon car accidents happen too frequently, and more than 40,000 crashes occur annually. Recently, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported that more than 500 reported crashes were fatal, and over 23,700 crashes resulted in injuries. Oregon car insurance laws require car insurers to provide Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. This insurance coverage pays out… Read More »
What Happens After A Red Light Running-Related Crash?
Oregon car accidents can occur for many reasons, including speeding, driving while intoxicated, drowsy driving, distracted driving, disobeying the rules of the road, and more. Running a red light is an example of a dangerous act while driving that disobeys the rules of the road. No one wants to be stopped during their trip… Read More »
Oregon’s Modified Comparative Negligence System and Your Personal Injury Claim
Oregon car crashes are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries. Individuals who suffer physical bodily harm after a crash (or for another reason like medical malpractice or from slipping and falling) may exercise their right to file a civil claim for financial compensation. Civil cases, like personal injury suits, allow individuals who… Read More »
6 Reasons Why Rollover Crashes Happen
Any car accident can be a dangerous and deadly one but rollover accidents produce some of the highest rates of severe injuries, catastrophe, and death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 42,939 lives were lost in car accidents in the United States in 2021. For rollover crashes, though, despite only making… Read More »
What Happens if Personal Injury Settlement Negotiations Fail?
After an injury accident, and when a personal injury claim is filed, insurance adjusters typically want to figure out the best way to resolve the claim quickly and for as little as possible. It is not uncommon for an insurance adjuster to reach out to a claimant and see if they can get to… Read More »
Why You Need An Experienced Attorney After a Truck Accident
Any traffic accident can have devastating outcomes, including death. Due to their large size and how heavy they are, especially when compared to any type of average passenger vehicle, when a truck and a car collide, the outcome can be cataclysmic. This is typically true for the driver and passengers in the smaller vehicle…. Read More »
Can an Uninsured Driver Be Compensated after a Crash in Oregon?
If you drive a car in Oregon, you must have insurance. It is illegal to drive without it. Oregon insurance laws outline the specific insurance minimums that every driver requires. However, despite the laws saying that drivers must be insured, there are still those who do not drive with insurance. When a crash happens,… Read More »
How Do Pre-Existing Conditions Impact Personal Injury Claims?
If you were injured in an Oregon car accident but also had pre-existing injuries before your accident happened, obtaining compensation is possible. Still, it won’t come without pushback from the insurance company and their adjuster. When a claim is filed against an insurance company, an adjuster assigned to the case will be tasked with… Read More »