Personal Injury Blog

When accidents happen, those harmed can take legal action against those responsible. If their cases are successful, they can receive compensation from anyone who caused or contributed to their injuries.  Negligence is the legal theory that underlies personal injury law. It is the basis for recovering compensation in many types of cases, such as...

Car accidents can occur in many different ways, ranging from minor fender benders to major collisions. While many people are unsure whether they should call the police for a minor fender bender, it is important to understand the legal requirements and potential consequences of failing to report an accident. In Portland, Oregon, most drivers...

If you suffer an injury due to someone else’s misconduct, you can always file a personal injury lawsuit. If someone else’s misconduct kills you, however, you cannot sue anyone. So what are the options?  In Oregon, as well as elsewhere in the United States, it is possible to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for...

Medical malpractice and medical negligence are very similar to each other. Negligence is the basis for many, if not most, medical malpractice cases. However, the slight difference between negligence and malpractice could become important when filing a claim for damages a patient sustained because of a doctor’s conduct.  What Is the Difference Between Negligence...

A T-bone car accident occurs when the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. These accidents are also known as broadside or side-impact collisions.  T-bone accidents are particularly dangerous because the side of a vehicle does not offer the same level of protection as the front or back of a...