In Oregon, the rule is that an owner is strictly liable for injuries caused by the dog if he/she knew or should have known that the dog was dangerous. This is often referred to as the “one free bite” rule—essentially, an owner is not responsible unless the dog has harmed someone in the past (though, … Read More
Passenger in an Auto Accident? You Probably Have a Good Case
In most Oregon automobile accidents, passengers will be able to recover for their injuries if they pursue claims. The reason is simple—it is highly unlikely that a passenger was a cause of the collision. The liable party is almost always the driver of one of the vehicles. Certainly, this might not always be the case. … Read More
In an Auto Accident? Get a Police Report!
The police report is oftentimes the first step in making a claim to the insurance company for an Oregon automobile accident. The accident report contains important information, including the exact location of the accident, names and addresses of everyone involved in the accident, name of vehicle owners, insurance information, and vehicle identification (VIN and license … Read More
Will My Premiums Go Up If I Make an Oregon PIP Claim?
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is insurance that can help pay for medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses and some household expenses. It is available to the occupants of an automobile following an automobile collision. In most cases, the insurance paying the PIP claim is the accident victim’s own insurance, or the insurance of a family … Read More
Should You Talk to the Insurance Adjuster After an Accident?
We will be the first to tell you that you may not need a lawyer to settle your automobile insurance claim. There are some circumstances where an automobile accident victim can resolve his or her own claim. We typically find that a lawyer is not necessary when the medical treatment involved includes a simple hospital … Read More
Failure to Properly Signal in Oregon
The statutes for use of appropriate signals for stopping, turning, changing lanes, or suddenly decelerating a motor vehicle are set forth in ORS 811.390 – ORS811.405. Proper signals include turn lights or, under certain circumstances, hand and arm signals. In this section, we shall address all of these issues. In general, the DMV’s publication–the Oregon … Read More