Lost Wages, Medical Expenses Recovered in Car Accident Settlement

One weekday morning in Eugene, Oregon, our client was driving to work in his Toyota Rav4. He was wearing his seat belt and driving his usual commute – nothing out of the ordinary. Nothing, that is, until a Jeep Cherokee driving in the opposite direction swerved across the center line and collided head-on into our … Read More

Oregon Personal Injury Lawyer Defends Client’s PIP Coverage

Our client was driving through a construction zone on a busy street. She was driving slowly and attentively, eventually coming to a full stop behind the traffic in the lane in front of her. The car directly behind her changed lanes, and the driver in the car behind it failed to notice that traffic had … Read More

I just got in a car accident, who is going to pay my medical bills?

Car Accident Related Medical Expenses By Arne Cherkoss Generally speaking, the insurance company covering the car you were in at the time of the car accident will cover your medical bills, at least initially.  This is called PIP, or Personal Injury Protection.  You may recall that PIP is available regardless of fault.  Please see my … Read More