Category Archives: Personal Injury
Is an Oregon Company Liable for an Employee’s Intentional Infliction of Injuries?
Oregon employers are often held “vicariously” liable for the negligent acts of their employees. For example, if a store hires a driver to make deliveries, and in the course of performing that work the driver runs a red light and hits another car, the victims in the other car can file a personal injury… 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 »
When Is an Oregon Landlord Liable for a Tenant’s Injuries?
Oregon personal injury cases based on premises liability usually focus on accidents that occur when the victim is injured on someone else’s property. For example, if you slip and fall at the supermarket due to a safety hazard the owner should have noticed and remedied beforehand, you can file a personal injury lawsuit to… Read More »
How Do Personal Injury Settlements for Minors Work in Oregon?
The vast majority of personal injury cases in Oregon result in a settlement, usually between the plaintiff and the defendant’s insurance company. In some cases, of course, the parties are unable to reach a settlement and a personal injury lawsuit proceeds to trial. In that scenario, a judge or jury can award damages to… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Social Media and Your Oregon Personal Injury Claim
Social media is so ingrained in our lives that most of us do not think twice before sharing every little thing that happens during the day with our family, friends, and even complete strangers via Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, or similar online forums. If you have recently been hurt in an accident, however, you need… Read More »
How Does Criminal Restitution in Oregon Differ from a Personal Injury Award?
Many personal injury cases in the Portland area are the result of criminal conduct rather than simple negligence. For example, a person may be killed in a drunk driving accident or sustain a traumatic brain injury during a criminal assault. Under Oregon’s legal system, it is possible for victims of these crimes to recover… 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 »
6 Tips for Staying Safe at Crowded Events
All year long, Portland has exciting events and festivals that people flock to. Whether you prefer the popular Portland Folk Festival, the beautiful colors of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, or the out-of-this-world activities at the UFO Festival, there is certainly something for everyone. Even though these festivals are well planned out in advance… Read More »
Do Personal Injury Attorneys Offer Guarantees on their Legal Services?
After an injury accident caused by negligence, filing a personal injury claim can help plaintiffs get compensation for the damages they sustained. However, filing a personal injury claim should not be delayed after an injury accident because there is only a limited window of time for injured parties to obtain the financial compensation necessary… Read More »
How Attorney-Client Privilege Affect Personal Injury Cases
When an agreement to work together is signed between a client and their attorney, the relationship has certain protections. As the advocate for their client, an attorney represents their client’s best interests and aims to help them succeed in the legal case they are involved in. Based on the facts of the case and… Read More »