Oregon Legislature Set To Increase Oregon Cap On Lawsuit Damages

Author: Kevin Getch

Published: 23/08/2009

The Oregonian newspaper recently reported a compromise concerning a recent Supreme Court holding striking down an outdated Oregon law limiting damages for any damage caused by a public agency to $200,000, no matter what the actual loss. Commonly called the Tort Claims Act, the law limited what...

16 Things You Need If You Are Stopped for a DUI or DWI, Or While DWS (Driving While Stupid)

Author: Rod Townsend

Published: 22/08/2009

Getting pulled over for anything is no fun, unless it by the hot girl in red convertible Mustang (but I was younger then) but when you're pulled over for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), things get even more worrisome. Here are 16 things you need if you are...

Compensation Expectations Through Motorcycle Accident Solicitors

Author: David Sprake

Published: 22/08/2009

There is a lot involved in using motorcycle accident solicitors when you have suffered such an injury. Of course, the primary consideration that you must tackle; is whether or not the accident was your fault in the first place and if there is a legal personality that can be identified as being...

Whopping Personal Injury Claims Are The Norm These Days

Author: Nick Messe

Published: 21/08/2009

Do you every wonder why every corporation, company, or professional individual in the world carry hefty insurance policies? In many cases these firms also have lawyers on staff or on retainer. It's because of the very real possibility of being sued by an unhappy client or customer. We live in...

Is There Really Any Difference?

Author: Art Gib

Published: 20/08/2009

It is a tragic occurrence that happens every single day in cities and towns all over America, traffic accidents that involve negligent drivers. Through no fault of their own innocent victims of auto accidents are made to suffer because someone else chose to skirt the law and did something...

Being Assertive To Get The Medical Treatment You Need And Deserve

Author: Art Gib

Published: 20/08/2009

When you have a medical problem that needs immediate attention and treatment, you can easily become frustrated with physicians that don't listen or your act as though their limited opinion is the final word. Trust me, I have been there! Even if you don't have the most comprehensive health...

Communication Difficulties When Making A Claim To A Brain Injury Solicitor

Author: David Sprake

Published: 20/08/2009

Any injury can be extremely disruptive for the innocent victim who was involved, but when we consider brain injuries - these can be even more disabling. One of the many consequences of such injuries is a difficulty in being able to communicate as efficiently as the person could before the...

Blaming The Pedestrian - A Common Defense Tactic

Author: Joseph Hernandez

Published: 19/08/2009

In cases involving a pedestrian accident it is all too common for the defendants to argue that the pedestrian, not the driver, caused the accident. This tactic of blaming the victim can, however, backfire on the defendants. By preparing the case thoroughly, taking it all the way through trial,...

Consequences Of Getting A DUI

Author: Amy Nutt

Published: 19/08/2009

If you are caught drinking and driving, you will face many serious consequences. Not only could your irresponsible actions lead to an accident where you or your passengers are injured or killed, but you could also take the life of another driver or innocent bystander. According to the National...

Important Lesson For Attorneys Who Handle Pedestrian Fatality Cases

Author: Joseph Hernandez

Published: 19/08/2009

If historical data can help us forecast the future, a pedestrian will be killed about once every 111 minutes leading to approximately 4,500 total pedestrian deaths this year. Attorneys who handle motor vehicle accidents involving the death of a pedestrian need the experience and the skill to...