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Amputation often happens due to medical conditions like diabetes. However, in other cases, a personal injury can lead to the removal of a body part due to the trauma involved in the incident. It is often due to a car or machine accident. It may also be the case for a person who has an underlying issue like diabetes, and…
While it is very true that riding a motorcycle in Oregon is a joy, it is also true that getting in the saddle of a motorcycle is dangerous. You are much more likely to be struck and in a fatal accident on a motorcycle as compared to a four-wheeled vehicle, whether you are the driver or the passenger. That is…
What if you are injured in a car accident in Salem where the driver who caused the collision was in another’s vehicle? Insurance coverage issues could arise that may leave you with little choice but to seek compensation from the party responsible for your accident. Yet does that liability extend only to the driver? What about the person that loaned…
Almost every state requires drivers to carry a minimum amount of insurance coverage. Oregon’s insurance laws make sure each driver can meet his or her responsibilities if he or she causes an accident. Furthermore, the law also provides protection for each driver. Oregon.gov explains that the legal requirements for insurance include a minimum coverage for uninsured motorist, personal injury protection, and bodily…
Motorcycle enthusiasts across Oregon already know that the state requires them to wear a helmet. Because cyclists face inherent dangers due to total-body exposure, covering the head may offer a measure of protection against a crash. What happens, then, when a helmet fails to protect the driver during an accident? There are some common answers to this question. The staff…
Wrongful death claims are in a special category in Oregon. There is a lot of unique features that would be very difficult to handle without the skill and the assistance of an attorney. For one thing, to settle a wrongful death claim with an insurance company, you are going to have to file papers in court. According to OregonLaws, there…
When buying a product, you never expect that it will harm you or your family. However, dangerous products make it to the market all the time. Before a recall occurs, you could use the product and suffer harm. This is why there are product liability laws in place in Oregon. These laws can help you to hold the manufacturer of…
Should one of your very close family members, such as your spouse, child or parent, die because of someone’s carelessness, negligence or wrongdoing in Oregon, you have the right to sue that person for the wrongful death of your loved one. As FindLaw explains, you bring the wrongful death suit as a civil action for which you can receive only…
Vehicle safety has evolved quite a bit over the years. Car buyers today are privy to a variety of safety features, such as blind-spot detection and lane departure alerts to keep them from drifting. Emerging technology may even use facial-recognition software to prevent drivers from falling asleep behind the wheel. While they are no substitute for safe driving behaviors, these features…
Anyone who operates a vehicle faces the risk of colliding with another driver, but certain age groups face an especially high likelihood of crashing. For example, teenage drivers are involved in a large number of auto collisions, and among teens, there are certain groups who are particularly likely to become involved in a wreck. This post will review some of…