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Looking for personal injury attorney in Portland OR. I need a lawyer who can handle my case and fight for my rights. Pls help

To help determine whether you need an Oregon or a Washington attorney, you would need to know where the defendant (the person who hit you) lives. If they are a Washington resident, you will need a Washington attorney. If they are an Oregon resident, you might be able to hire a Portland attorney. Just type "personal injury attorney" in Portland, OR.

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Should i sue the school for something because i fell.

In cases like this, proving negligence can be difficult. You will probably need to prove 1) that they knew the water was there, and 2) did nothing about it. For example, if someone came in dripping water but no employees were aware of the puddle, they cannot be considered negligent. If an employee cleaned the floor and failed to put up a warning sign, however, that might be grounds for a claim. Contact a personal injury attorney, and he or she will be able to advise you if this is worth...

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I was assaulted on Safeway property by an employee. I am settling out of court. What is a safe number to begin negotiations?

There are so many factors that go into determining the worth of a case like this, that you may be better off hiring an attorney - especially if you plan to seek punitive damages against Safeway for the behavior of their employee. I know working with an attorney may be an unwanted annoyance, but you don't want to jeopardize your case or your family's financial award by not understanding the legal system, Oregon case history, or Oregon law. But if you insist on negotiating your own claim,...

Can I sue the driver who totaled my car. he was driver a company truck.

Yes, you can. Usually commercial vehicles have much higher insurance coverage, so suing the truck company's insurance is probably the best course of action - but you should discuss your case with a personal injury attorney in your area because suing a company can be complicated.

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Car damaged by a part that came off an uninsured driver's car - any recourse?

In many states, Uninsured or Underinsured motorist coverage is required in all auto policies. You should call and ask your insurance adjuster if you have this coverage, which is meant to help you pay for damages done by uninsured drivers like this. If you do have UIM insurance, you just need to file a claim with your own insurance to pay for the damages. Going after the driver or the car owner probably won't do any good - if they had any significant assets, they wouldn't be uninsured and...

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How long does it take for ah car crash settlement to settle

Each state has different laws regarding how long you have to file a personal injury claim. If your mother has already found an attorney and is seeking medical treatment, your attorney will have a better answer about how long your case will take to settle. I've linked a video where my partner discusses how long a settlement can take in Oregon, where we practice, but again every state is different.

Involved in car accident, not my fault. Insurance company denied my claim. Is it worth pursuing?

While you stated the property damage done, you have not addressed if you were injured. If you were injured, on top of the property damage, you should DEFINITELY call an attorney. If you weren't injured, you should STILL call an attorney in your area - most personal injury attorneys offer free consultations so why not use that resource?

I have had a lawyer for right at a year and not once did ui get a phone call are letter from him for a car wreck

You should call your attorney and explain your concerns. If you feel that your attorney is not adequately communicating or protecting your best interests, you can always find another attorney.

IS THE BAR RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PERSONAL INJURY

Well, the bar might be liable for not providing adequate security or, if the men were intoxicated, the bar could be held responsible if they continued to serve them alcohol when they were visibly impaired or violent. It might depend on your state's liquor licensing laws, as well. I would contact an attorney to discuss the case, but you should keep in mind that if your husband in any way instigated the fight it might look bad to a jury.

What can I do about this?

Yes, the store might give you a refund but that's probably all you can do. It would be difficult to prove that the bug did not fly into the can after you opened it, in which case it's just an unfortunate incident, but definitely not liable.