Negotiating a Portland personal injury settlement for, say, a truck accident or a wrongful death, is tricky business. The opposing party might be able to reduce your settlement based on comparative fault, the uncertainty of the results should your case go to trial, or other factors.  Once you negotiate a specific amount, however, you...

If you’ve been involved in a personal injury accident in Portland, Oregon, you might wonder how long it will take to receive your settlement check. The short answer is that receiving your check will usually take just a few weeks or so, at most, after your case settles.  However, the amount of time your...

Lawyers and attorneys both have legal degrees and practice law, so what’s the difference between the two? Are an attorney and a lawyer the same thing, and if not, what separates them? While we often use the terms “attorney” and “lawyer” interchangeably, the two are distinct roles. Read on to learn more about the...

After a car accident in Portland, you can sustain a wide array of financial, physical, and emotional damages. Under Oregon’s fault insurance system, the person responsible for your accident must pay for these losses -- and you may wonder just how much compensation you can expect. Your accident claim’s worth will vary based on...

Landlords have several duties in Oregon, many of which concern the upkeep of their properties. Unfortunately, many property owners allow their apartments, rental homes, and other properties to fall into disrepair, putting tenants and visitors at risk of a slip and fall accident. If you slip and fall on your landlord’s property, you may...