What Are the Most Common Causes of Amputations?
Posted on April 12, 2023 in Personal Injury
Amputations can lead to significant long-term disabilities for individuals, including the need to readjust to a new lifestyle. Amputations can affect a person’s ability to earn a living, and they can affect everyday quality of life. Amputation injuries occur in a wide variety of ways, some of which we want to review here. If you… read more
What Are the Leading Causes of Quadriplegia?
Posted on March 24, 2023 in Personal Injury
An individual with quadriplegia is someone who experiences paralysis of all four limbs. Quadriplegia can begin at birth and develop due to a severe accident or other traumatic injuries. Life with quadriplegia can be challenging and can require a future filled with expensive medical care. A Portland spinal cord injury attorney may be able to… read more
How Can Pre-Existing Conditions Complicate an Injury Claim?
Posted on February 28, 2023 in Personal Injury
After sustaining an injury caused by the negligence of another party, recovering compensation could be challenging if you have a pre-existing condition. However, the reality is that a pre-existing condition should not prevent a person from securing the compensation needed from an at-fault party. Here, we want to discuss why pre-existing conditions become such an… read more
The Role of Eyewitness Testimony in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Posted on February 27, 2023 in Personal Injury
When a person sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another party, they will likely try to recover compensation either through an insurance settlement or a Portland personal injury lawsuit. There will be many types of evidence you used to determine the other party’s negligence, including eyewitness testimony. Here, we want to discuss… read more
Drug & Alcohol Abuse by Truck Drivers
Posted on November 25, 2022 in Personal Injury,Truck Accidents
Just thinking about a commercial truck driver being impaired by alcohol or drugs and operating these vehicles is scary. Commercial trucks can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, which basically puts the driver behind the wheel of a massive weapon that can cause significant injuries and property damage. Drug and alcohol impairment significantly… read more
Did a Defective Airbag Cause My Injury?
Posted on November 23, 2022 in Car Accident,Defective Product Litigation,Personal Injury,Product Liability Litigation
Vehicle accidents often result in injuries, but sometimes these injuries are caused by the various safety devices used to prevent injuries. This can include airbags. Not all airbag injuries are the result of a defective airbag. Sometimes, individuals do sustain minor abrasions or contusions as a result of the deploying airbag when a crash occurs…. read more
What is Oregon’s “One Bite Rule?”
Posted on November 18, 2022 in Dog Bite,Personal Injury
Dog bite injuries can lead to significant setbacks for a victim. Injury victims should have a way to recover compensation if their injury was caused by another person’s dog, but there are specific laws in place regarding these incidents. Oregon subscribes to the “one bite rule” concerning dog bites, which is different from how other… read more
How Forced Arbitration Can Ruin your PI Claim
Posted on August 15, 2022 in Personal Injury
Many large corporations try to prevent themselves from getting into litigation by forcing consumers into something called forced arbitration. This is an alternative method to resolve a legal dispute, but it can be detrimental for an injury victim and their personal injury claim. Here, we want to discuss how forced arbitration can ruin a personal… read more
Personal Injury Claim Against the State in Oregon
Posted on June 15, 2022 in Personal Injury
Personal injury claims arise anytime someone is harmed due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity. Individuals can also file a personal injury claim against a government entity, but they are a little bit more challenging. Typically, the government does have some form of immunity against lawsuits, but they also usually… read more
What is a Contingency Fee?
Posted on May 25, 2022 in Personal Injury
If you sustain an injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual or entity, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. However, these cases can be challenging, and an attorney is the best way to ensure that your case is successful. But what about affording an attorney? Can you… read more