PIP vs. Health Insurance: Why You NEED Both
Nov 11, 2011
Personal injury protection is a type of insurance coverage. It is required in some states, like Oregon, where the amount of required PIP coverage is $15,000. PIP will pay your bills after an accident i...
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Determining Accident Liability in an Oregon Car Crash
Nov 11, 2011
Determining liability in an accident is essential - whoever is found liable, or at fault, is responsible for paying (usually through their insurance) for damages....
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Should I Represent Myself in A Personal Injury Case?
Nov 11, 2011
For a smaller personal injury case, it is possible to represent yourself successfully. For cases over about $25,000 it is often a good idea to get a personal injury attorney, but that's your choice.
I...
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Debunking Myths about Personal Injury Lawyers
Nov 11, 2011
Did you ever hear the one about the really decent, honest Portland personal injury attorney?
Stop laughing! It can happen. A lot of myths have developed over the years about personal injury lawyers, a...
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Protect Your Child From Injuries - Stop Tip Over Accidents
Oct 13, 2011
Every year, children die or are injured in top over accidents that could have been prevented by taking some simple safety steps.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced its dedication to i...
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10 Tips For What to Do at the Scene of an Oregon Accident
Oct 13, 2011
Wondering what to do at the scene of a car accident? Don't worry - you're not alone and crashes happen to even the best driver everyday. Here are some things to keep in mind.
1. Do not leave the scene ...
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Should I Call it An "Accident"? Or a "Crash"?
Oct 13, 2011
If you've been injured, you have probably heard several terms for your car collision. Accident, crash, incident, etc. Which one is correct? Which one is better for a personal injury case? Well, we sugg...
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What is an Oregon Independent Medical Exam?
Oct 06, 2011
To most people, its called an independent medical exam, or IME.
But as personal injury lawyers, we like to call it a DME, for defense medical exam. For those who would rather not get into the debate (...
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Auto Insurance Policies – The Basics
Oct 06, 2011
If youve been in an accident, you will find yourself fielding calls, letters, and bills from multiple insurance companies. You may get confused, talking to the other drivers insurance company, thinking...
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Work Injuries Among Older Americans Are on the Rise
Oct 06, 2011
Americans are faced withan aging population as the baby boomers are maturing into their senior years. In the past, at this stage of life, people retired and began to take time for themselves. With the ...
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