What if I am in a Car Accident While at Work?

Consider the following… Sally Accident works for Take It To ‘Em – a going concern among delivery service companies. As a delivery driver, Sally is on the road most of the day, driving the vehicle provided by Take It To ‘Em. While hustling (not speeding) from one customer to the next, Sally is frustrated that [...]

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How Much Will I Get for an Injury Claim?

The answer to that question is based on several factors, among which are the extent of the injury and associated treatment comparative fault, whether loss of wages plays a role, the existence of related insurance, and the degree of pain and suffering recognized. For the sake of this article, we will assume that the circumstances [...]

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Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney?

Have you been injured in some type of accident? Was the injury caused by another’s negligence? Is one or more insurance companies involved? Do you have the energy and stamina to collect necessary documentation, handle the correspondence, and hound the involved parties including claims adjusters, medical providers, medical billing offices, bill collectors, witnesses, therapists, and [...]

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What if I am Injured by an Uninsured (or Underinsured) Driver?

Insurance people like to say that nobody enjoys paying for insurance – until they need it. Well, I guess they’re right. Perhaps the most appreciation would come into play if you were the victim of an accident and learned the other driver did not have insurance – or only carried state minimums. What is Uninsured [...]

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What are the Top 6 Common Questions about Injury Claims?

Have you been injured, or are here on someone’s behalf who has been injured? If so, there are a few common questions that rise to the surface. Many people have never had the need to understand much of what now confronts them. As a starting place, below you will find six of the most frequently [...]

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What is PIP, and is it Important?

In the State of Oregon, if you have auto insurance (non-commercial), then you have a coverage known as Personal Injury Protection, commonly referred to as PIP. How care we be sure? It’s the law. So what is it? What is PIP? PIP is a no-fault healthcare and wage loss coverage. From the Oregon Insurance Division [...]

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What Costs Can An Accident Victim Expect?

or “It All Adds Up … and Fast!” Like me, you might complain at times about the high cost of insurance. If you’re fortunate enough to not be in an accident, it can feel like all you ever do is pay, pay, pay – for nothing. On the other hand, when you find yourself on [...]

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What Steps Should You Take Following an Automobile Accident?

1. Are you injured? If so, get medical help as soon as possible. First and foremost, get treatment! (The following steps are secondary to the above essential, first step; if you or someone with you is capable, do steps 2-6:) 2. Assuming the accident is not your fault, notify the police and request that a [...]

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Following an accident, are there time limitations?

Time is of the Essence – What to do after and auto accident, some thoughts.

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What if I’m Nervous about Lawsuits?

or “Common Misconceptions Regarding Injury Accident Claims” When it comes to accident injuries, the injured party always has the opportunity to seek the counsel of an attorney. While an attorney is not necessarily required, wisdom dictates that you should seek an initial consult with an accident injury attorney if you have been a) injured, and [...]

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