How To Gain Pain & Suffering Reimbursement For Emotional Distress
In personal injury claims, the phrase “pain and suffering” describes a combination of the physical pain and emotional distress a victim suffers due to the accident and their injury. Emotional distress may be one of the most difficult injuries to prove in court and to insurance companies. Unlike a broken arm, there are no X-rays… read more
Attorney Answers: Top 8 questions regarding a wrongful death lawsuit
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Answers An Interview With Portland Accident Attorney, Travis Mayor The Portland wrongful death cases below are real and demonstrate how quickly lives are lost and families are changed forever. A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed if someone’s death is thought to be the fault of another person, business, or public organization,… read more
Volume of Oregon Vehicle Accidents Surpass Most US Cities!
Oregon Vehicle Accidents Are Worse Than Most US Cities One of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., has recently published Oregon vehicle accident statistics about Oregon drivers and it is not good! Allstate’s report, America’s Best Drivers Report 2016, lists the largest 200 cities in the US and provides data about which cities have… read more
Aggressive Driving and Road Rage Cause 56% of All Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents caused by aggressive driving contributes to more deaths and serious injuries in Oregon than any other factor. Aggressive driving or “road rage” type behavior includes (but not limited to) following too close, speeding, radical lane changes, and aggressive gesturing or threats. In today’s blog, I review how to handle yourself and the actions you… read more
Distracted Driving Accidents Take A Toll on Oregonians
Distracted Driving Accidents Significantly Increase in Oregon Distracted driving accidents caused by texting or using a hand-held cell phone while driving in Oregon, are significantly increasing, so much so that Oregon State Police now estimate that 25% of Oregon car accident injuries involve distracted driving. If you are involved in a distracted driving car accident,… read more
What You Need To Know About Wrong-Way Driver Car Accidents in Oregon
“You’re going the wrong way!”… Why does wrong-way driving still occur so frequently? Today’s blog will review what we know about common wrong-way driving characteristics, and how to avoid wrong-way driver car accidents in Oregon. My goal is to help you become more aware and execute defensive driving during particular hours of the day. One would… read more
How to Protect Yourself from Semi-Truck Accidents
Is it my imagination or are Oregonians experiencing more big-rig and semi-truck accidents, breakdowns, and fatalities than in previous years? Unfortunately, the rise in semi-truck accidents on Oregon roads is not just a hunch. The latest national statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration indicate the number of large trucks involved in injury crashes… read more
7 Pedestrian Safety Tips I Will Teach My Children
Young kids have limited judgment, cannot gauge the speed of oncoming traffic, and can be impulsive and lose concentration easily. Being able to walk safely in urban settings is an important skill that needs to be developed over time. I view the process similar to how teenagers learn to drive a car. First, they must… read more
Top 5 Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury cases can be very complex and can undergo numerous phases in order to reach a conclusion including investigations, negotiations, arbitration or trial. Initially, clients who have been hurt, at no fault of their own, assume the liable party’s insurance will pay to have their property and injuries restored to pre-accident condition. This is not the case…. read more
Changes To Oregon PIP Insurance – New Law Coming in 2016!
In 2016, Oregon Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) insurance will undergo several significant changes which will benefit Oregon drivers who are injured in serious auto or pedestrian accidents. The new law, Oregon Senate Bill 411, will take effect on January 1, 2016, and change the applicable timeframe to seek Oregon PIP insurance reimbursement and how/when economic… read more