Proving Lost Income And Lost Earning Capacity In The Oregon Injury Claim

If you or somebody you love has sustained an injury caused by the negligent or intentional actions of another person, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses through a personal injury claim. While most people understand that they can recover compensation for their medical expenses in an Oregon personal injury case, they… read more

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Oregon

Most people have heard of the term emotional distress, and this is typically applied to cases in which a person sustains physical injuries that also affect them logically and emotionally. However, there are also times when a person can suffer from emotional distress caused by someone who did not actually physically harm them. This opens… read more

Do Oregon EMTs Have A Duty To Act?

Emergency medical professionals in Oregon have incredibly difficult jobs, and we are thankful for every single one of them. Most people do not realize that there are four levels of EMT licensure in Oregon: EMT, Advanced EMT (AEMT), Oregon EMT Intermediate, and Paramedic. At each level, professionals have varying levels of responsibility when they are… read more

What are the Four Factors of Proving Liability?

If you were injured in an incident that was caused by another person’s careless or negligent actions, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit in order to recover the compensation you are entitled to. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to get the compensation you are entitled to, and you may need assistance… read more

Can You Seek Financial Compensation for an Annular Tear or Fissure?

An annular fissure tear or fissure is related to the ligaments that connect your vertebrae to the discs in your spine. The ligaments surround the nucleus of the discs with a strong ring of cartilage fibers. These fibers are called annulus fibrosis. The nucleus that they surround is soft and jelly-like. The nucleus of each… read more

What Is Unjust Enrichment?

Unjust enrichment is one party profiting at the expense of another. Most unjust enrichment situations occur accidentally or by mistake. In these situations, however, the party that received the unjust enrichment has to pay restitution to the other party. Understanding the state laws surrounding this issue can help you know what to do if you… read more

Can Humans Contract Bird Flu? | Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the H5 bird flu that is currently sweeping through poultry farms nationwide poses no health issue to the public. A new wave of bird flu has affected 40% of states along with tens of millions of birds, says the CDC, but the disease poses a low… read more