Category Archives: Car Accident
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits for Oregon Car Accidents
If you own and drive a car in the Portland, Oregon, area, then you know state law requires you to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance. This includes not only minimum liability coverage in the event you cause an accident but also personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, which can pay benefits to you… Read More »
Can You Sue the Parents of a Teen Driver Who Caused Your Oregon Car Accident?
If you are injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, Oregon law allows you to file a personal injury claim to recover your losses. But suppose your accident was caused by a reckless teenage driver operating their parents’ car. Could you sue the parents for causing your accident? The answer to… Read More »
Does a Jury Verdict Need to Be Unanimous in an Oregon Personal Injury Lawsuit?
While most Oregon personal injury cases are settled out of court, some go to a jury trial. And one thing that you may not realize is that in Oregon, a civil jury does not have to render a unanimous verdict. In fact, the Oregon Constitution expressly states, “In civil cases three-fourths of the jury… Read More »
5 Common Reasons Why Oregon Insurance Companies Deny Car Accident Claims
Recovering from a car accident is often a physically, emotionally, and financially draining process. On top of recovering from your injuries and continuing to pay your bills, you also face the prospect of dealing with one or more insurance companies. Ideally, your insurance claims go through without a hitch. Unfortunately, the reality is often… Read More »
How Can Eyewitnesses Help Your Oregon Car Accident Lawsuit?
Many car accident disputes come down to the conflicting testimony of the drivers involved. In other words, each driver blames the other for causing the accident. One way to help sort out this type of deadlock is to identify any potential eyewitnesses who saw what happened. Indeed, such witnesses can still be helpful to… Read More »
4 Things You Need to Know About Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Oregon
You probably know that if you own a car, you need to have auto insurance. Indeed, it is against the law in Oregon to drive a car without a minimum amount of liability coverage. Additionally, Oregon also requires your insurance company to include uninsured motorist coverage as part of your policy. Uninsured motorist (or… Read More »
How Do You Calculate “Noneconomic” Damages in an Oregon Personal Injury Case?
When discussing personal injury claims in Oregon, we often use the terms “economic damages” and “noneconomic damages” to describe the types of compensation that an accident victim can seek from a negligent defendant. Of the two, economic damages are easier to explain. Oregon law defines economic damages as a victim’s “objectively verifiable monetary losses;”… Read More »
What Are an Oregon Driver’s Obligations Following a Car Accident?
A hit and run accident occurs when a driver leaves the scene of a crash or collision without first stopping to see if anyone is hurt, exchange information with the other drivers involved, and contact local law enforcement to report what happened. Many drivers deliberately fail to do any of these things, however, often… Read More »
Can You Use Dashcam Footage As Evidence In Your Oregon Car Accident Suit?
With today’s technology, any time you are in public, you can be sure that there is a camera somewhere nearby. Whether it be store cameras, street cameras, private phones, or dashcams, there’s a good chance you may be recorded when you are out and about. Most of the time, you probably don’t know you… Read More »
Understanding Flashing Lights At Intersections: What Do The Colors Mean?
You are driving, and as you approach an intersection, you notice the intersection’s lights are flashing. You may or may not know what the flashing lights mean and what they are telling you to do. This article will review flashing traffic lights, detailing why they are used and what each color means. Understanding how… Read More »