Personal Injury Blog

Oregon is a fault insurance state, which means that drivers who are responsible for car accidents must pay for their victims’ damages. If you are in an accident with a negligent Oregon motorist, you can recover compensatory damages through a personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim. However, you are only eligible to collect certain...

Truck accidents are severe collisions that can lead to serious injuries and thousands of dollars in damages. If you are in an accident with an Oregon truck driver, however, you could hold the driver, his or her employer, and many others accountable for the damages you sustained. In these situations, you may wonder if...

Commercial trucks are large, heavy-duty vehicles that can cause severe damage to a passenger car. The moments after a truck accident can be frightening and disorienting—but they are also the most crucial to a future lawsuit. If you are the victim of an Oregon truck accident, take the following steps to preserve evidence, get...

Truck accidents can occur for several reasons, from negligent driving behaviors and defective vehicle parts to violations of federal trucking guidelines. In some cases, a tire blowout may cause the collision. Blowouts are frightening incidents where a tire explodes while a vehicle is traveling—and if that vehicle is a large semi-truck, devastating accidents can...

Truck accidents can result in severe damage and significant financial hardship. In these situations, you may file a lawsuit against the driver, his or her employer, the manufacturer of a defective part, or another liable party to collect compensation for your injuries. Depending on the severity of the crash, your Oregon truck accident case...