Category Archives: Personal Injury
Does an Insurance Company Have a Duty to Settle an Oregon Construction Accident Lawsuit?
Construction accidents can be caused by third parties not directly related to the underlying construction activities. For example, if a crew is working on a highway where traffic is still active around the job site, there is always the risk of a car or commercial truck hitting a worker. While Oregon workers’ compensation will… Read More »
Why Negligence Is Not Enough to Prove Damages in aa Portland Personal Injury Claim
You might think that just because you can prove someone caused your car accident, that is all you need to demand compensation. Proving negligence, however, is just the first step. Indeed, even in cases where a defendant admits they were negligent in causing a car accident, the plaintiff still needs to connect the defendant’s… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to File an Oregon Personal Injury Lawsuit Against a Non-Resident of Oregon?
Time is often not on your side when it comes to personal injury claims in Oregon. The general rule is that you have two years from the date of your injury to file and serve a lawsuit on the defendant; i.e., the person whom you alleged caused your injury. This statute of limitations is… Read More »
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 »