Your Resource for Oregon Personal Injury Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Information
Claims adjusters and insurance companies do this every day. You do not. There is a lot at stake when you are facing a serious injury or disability. Before you sign forms, give statements, or agree to anything, review our free article library. Here, you will get answers to your most frequently asked questions, learn the basic issues you face, and most important, the mistakes you need to avoid.
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Auto Insurance Policy Limits and Your Oregon and Washington Auto Injury ClaimAuto insurers must protect their insureds from paying out of pocket for Oregon and Washington claims. Policy limits play a significant role in how this works.
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Resting Your Case in an Oregon Injury TrialWe here the term all the time, but what does it really mean for a lawyer to tell a just, "Plaintiff rests his case"? Learn how this fits into the Oregon trial.
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The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury: The Short and Long ViewA traumatic brain injury changes everything, not just for the injured, but their friends, family, and even health care providers.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: The Directed VerdictIn a civil personal injury trial in Oregon, a Plaintiff must prove all of the elements of the injury claim, or has to face a motion for a directed verdict
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Handling Your Own Washington Auto Injury Claim: Tips and TrapsSome people are up to the challenge of handling their own Washington auto accident claim. It can be done. Here are some tips on whether to go it alone, and how.
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Excessive Speed and the Washington Auto Injury ClaimEveryone knows driving too fast increases the risk of an auto injury. When a driver causes an injury to a Washington driver, the law has a lot to say about speed.
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Some Claims Against Washington Drivers May Be Excluded From Insurance CoverageAutomobile insurance generally covers a careless driver's liability. However, there are many "exclusions" that may cause a problem with your claim.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: What Witnesses Can and Cannot Talk AboutOregon Civil trials allow parties to offer evidence, but what evidence can come into a trial depends on the rules of evidence, and a judge's ruling on objections.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: A Closer Look at WitnessesWitnesses are the life blood of a trial. Most exhibits cannot be put into evidence without witnesses, and some witnesses are critical to making the case.
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What Happens With Multiple Claims From One Auto CollisionIf you and several others are injured in an auto collision in Oregon, you may have trouble obtaining basic compensation. Learn what you can do.
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Three Trucking Firms Cited for Several Violations After Fatal CollisionA recent fatal collision involving an interstate trucking firm prompted an investigation that found several serious violations of federal rules, and a shut down.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: The Plaintiff's Case in ChiefProving a case is more than just hitting a jury with a bunch of facts. There are rules on how and what you can introduce, and then there is the art of it all.
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Personal Injury Claims and Health Plans: Issues of ReimbursementIn a serious injury claim, a private health plan may step in to pay medical benefits. Learn how the issues of reimbursement to your health plan affects the case.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: The Opening StatementOpening Statements are a key part of the trial, because the jury is just starting to learn about what the case is all about. Learn about what happens at opening.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: The First Day of Trial, Jury SelectionA lot is happening on the first day of trial, starting with the jury selection, and opening statements, and even some testimony. Learn how juries are selected.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: Jury InstructionsJury Instructions guide the jury, explaining how to weigh the evidence, and the questions they need to answer. Learn why Jury Instructions are so important.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: The Motion in LimineThe Motion in Limine is a pre-trial motion asks the Court, ahead of time, to exclude certain evidence from the jury. It helps prevent problems during the trial.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: The Days Before TrialMany of the work done prior to trial is behind the scenes. Here is a short list of what is happening in the days leading up to a jury trial in Oregon.
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Making an Injury Claim Against the Government in OregonSpecial rules govern claims against the government in Oregon. The most important step in this claim is the initial tort claim notice.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: Summary JudgmentSummary Judgment is a way that courts can filter out cases that have no factual or legal merit. Although rare in many kinds of cases, summary judgment happens.