Category Archives: Rear End Crash
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 »
When Is a “Sudden Medical Emergency” a Defense to an Oregon Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Personal injury claims are based on the legal concept of negligence. For instance, in the context of a car accident, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant was negligent in their failure to safely operate their vehicle as a reasonable person would under the circumstances. So if the defendant, say, suddenly changed lanes without… Read More »