Oregon Personal Injury Legal Guides (18 found)

Written by Steven Allen Kahn
There are hundreds of lawyers in the Portland metro area advertising that they handle personal injury cases. How do you choose the best one to handle your personal injury case? Here are some important guidelines for choosing your personal injury lawyer.
Posted 11 months ago in Personal Injury. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Steven R Smucker
A: In almost all personal injury cases, your attorney will be paid a percentage of the final settlement or judgment resulting from your injury. The percentage will be discussed with you, and will be the subject of a written fee agreement.
Posted 7 months ago in Personal Injury. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
What newspapers and television commercials might have you believe about the nature of injury lawsuits can be grossly inaccurate. Before you go about pursuing your accident case, read through these common misconceptions to be clear about what you should and should not expect from your injury lawsuit.
Posted about 1 month ago in Personal Injury. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Steven R Smucker
(a) Seek medical care immediately. (b) Take pictures of the scene and your injuries. (c) Get a repair estimate for your bike. (d) Call the police. (e) Get witness names and phone numbers. (f) Call a personal injury attorney. (g) Decline to give a statement to the driver's insurance company.
Posted 7 months ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Keith Robert Shepherd
Consulting with an attorney following an automobile accident is generally a good idea. An attorney can elaborate on the below points as well as assist with protecting your rights and maximizing your recovery.
Posted 6 months ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Brian Neil Lathen
Initial important steps to take (and not take) after a collision
Posted 3 months ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
Mistake No. 1: Giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. I know you want to be a law-abiding citizen, but read this before you give too much away. This does not mean you are withholding evidence.
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
Lying to your doctor. Some people think they can slip on some water in Safeway, go tell their doctor or chiropractor their back hurts, and get a million dollar settlement from Safeway. If you lie (or even exaggerate) so that you can make money from an injury, you are committing fraud.
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
Going to a bad doctor. Some doctors hate personal injury claims. They will not testify for you. Other doctors love personal injury claims too much! We see this more often with chiropractors than with any other specialists.
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
Failing to preserve evidence or document damages.
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
Not telling your lawyer about other injuries and accidents.
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
Having low UM/UIM coverage.
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
Trying to keep track of all the various insurance companies involved in a car accident case can be overwhelming. In an effort to help clarify these processes, we’ve summarized the basics of the common types of insurance an accident victim typically has to deal with after a collision.
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
Yes, you've been in an accident, and you're in pain almost every day. But being negative will also have a negative effect on your case.
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
After you’ve been injured in a car accident, you should seek all the medical care you need. Immediately. Your own health and well-being are, of course, the most important. But your personal injury case depends on it too. Neither the insurance company nor a jury will simply take your word for it.
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Joshua Shulman
When it comes to the uneasy relationship – and sometimes outright warring battle – between bicyclists and motorists, many people have strong opinions about who is more often at fault. Some say cyclists; others say motorists. But who is really?
Posted about 1 month ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Bryan W Dawson
Five steps to take if you're ever involved in an auto accident in Oregon.
Posted 24 days ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Oregon consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
6 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Oregon