Is this money taxed and do I have to report it every year.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. The types of claims can determine whether the benefits can be taxed. If the company lacks...

A woman crashed her car into my house yesterday. We are both insured with State Farm. What compensation can I expect?

The prior answers are certainly giving you solid opinions. In Oregon, there are some circumstance which give rise to compensation beyond the cost...

What if a doctors assistant refills a prescription for a patient without doctors consent?

There are some settings that a non-physician, such as a physician assistant, may authorize a refill, although, pain medications are more closely...

How to find THE best medical/insurance attorney in Portland, OR?

Oregon has very few attorneys who do medical defense work. Depending on the specific area, such as contracts, mergers, coverage or malpractice...

Hit and Run Accident, the other driver was uninsured and I have no uninsured motorist coverage on my insurance. What to do?

Oregon requires that all automobile insurance policies issued in the state carry uninsured motorist coverage. Even if the policy itself does not...

My father committed suicide a little over 3 years ago. I was not able to get his medical records b/c of Hipaa laws. Why?

Oregon changed the law in 2005 on who can obtain medical records when a family member is deceased. If no one was appointed your father's personal...

Can anyone give me an estimate on a settlement for a auto accident.

The reason no one can give you a simple estimate, is because all of us, insurance companies and attorneys both, base our estimates on what we think...

Perhaps you could tell me if I need an attorney.

Christopher's advice above is quite good, however, one additional issue in your description concerns me, and that is that you mention a...

It sounds like you have reached the end of this round of negotiations with your carrier. You have a couple of options. You may demand binding...

Is it good to go pro se in court

Pro Se representation has advantages and disadvantages in front of a jury. However, your case has to make it to trial first. I would strongly...