What’s Required of Me If I’m Involved In a Collision In Portland, Oregon?
By paulandre |
Being involved in a collision in Portland, Oregon, requires specific actions to comply with state laws and ensure everyone’s safety. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Ensure Safety and Provide Assistance Immediately after the collision, check for injuries to yourself and others involved. If injuries are present, call 911 promptly to request medical assistance. Oregon law mandates…
Can Dash Cams Help Your Auto Accident Case?
By Harlan Law |
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may wonder about the types of evidence that can help you recover compensation. Injury victims have the right to seek financial recovery by filing a personal injury claim. The success of your personal injury claim will depend on the strength of the evidence that you…
4 Kinds of Damages You Can Seek in a Personal Injury Case
By Harlan Law |
Personal injury lawsuits arise when someone is harmed intentionally or accidentally by another party. That harm can be caused by a business or individual. Personal injury cases are civil lawsuits. When financial or intangible losses occur because of a person’s injuries at the hands of another party, victims are entitled to seek compensation. In a…
Truck Accident Injuries on the Rise in Washington State – Know Your Rights
By Harlan Law |
According to the latest FMCSA data, injuries from large trucking accidents in Washington State have increased by 19%—rising from 326 in 2023 to 388 in 2024. These numbers represent more than statistics; they reflect real people whose lives have been changed in an instant. At Harlan Law Firm, we understand the devastating impact a trucking…
What Kinds of Compensation Can I Seek After a Car Accident?
By Harlan Law |
Washington uses a fault-based insurance system. While Oregon requires auto insurers to provide personal injury protection coverage, Oregon also allows car accident victims to seek fault-based compensation. Here is some information about the kinds of compensation you can seek after a car accident in either state. Economic Damages Economic damages include the losses that you…
What Are Your Legal Responsibilities When Serving Alcohol at a Private Event?
By Harlan Law |
If you are planning to host a private event and serve alcohol, it is important to understand your legal responsibilities. In some cases, ignorance of your duties as the host could result in liability. In the following post, we will discuss the regulations and legal issues regarding alcohol service at private events. Age and Alcohol…
Distracted Driving: What to Do If Your Rideshare Driver is Texting
By Harlan Law |
Rideshare apps and services are incredibly common today. Most people feel perfectly comfortable using their smartphone to request a ride from Uber, Lyft, or another service. These services are cost-effective and can be very convenient. However, they can also raise difficult questions and decisions if the driver is behaving negligently. No one should text while…
Vancouver Traffic Safety Laws: Understanding Your Rights After an Accident
By Harlan Law |
Traffic safety is a shared responsibility, and the City of Vancouver has established clear laws to protect drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on the road. However, despite these regulations, accidents still occur, often due to negligence or violations of these laws. When a driver’s failure to follow the rules results in an accident, victims may face…
What Factors Can Influence My Insurance Settlement in a Car Accident Claim?
By Harlan Law |
Car accident claims almost always start with an insurance company. Unless you were involved in a hit-and-run accident or an accident with an uninsured driver, you will file your claim with the insurer for the at-fault driver. Here are some of the factors that will influence the insurer while deciding your insurance settlement. Liability An…
What Kinds of Damages Apply to a Personal Injury Case?
By Harlan Law |
When you have sustained an injury in an accident caused by a negligent party, you have the right to seek financial compensation. The legal term for the financial compensation payments in injury cases is “damages.” Most injury victims are unaware of the value of their case. It is crucial to find an experienced attorney who…
Questions to Ask During a Free Consultation with an Injury Lawyer
By Harlan Law |
When you have been hurt because of another person’s negligent behavior, it can be overwhelming. Most injury victims face mounting financial costs, in addition to the challenges of physical recovery. Fortunately, victims have the legal right to seek financial compensation from liable parties. But choosing the right personal injury attorney for your individual needs can…
What Kinds of Compensation Apply to a Wrongful Death Case?
By Harlan Law |
When a loved one passes away, families face enormous difficulties. The most obvious challenge is the emotional grief from losing someone they care about. When a death was caused by someone else’s negligence, the surviving family members have the right to seek financial compensation. In the state of Washington, wrongful death cases can be brought…