Posts Tagged ‘personal injury’
5 Things to Do After an Injury from a Boating Accident
A boating accident is not like a car accident. Both Washington and Oregon require drivers to carry auto insurance. But neither state requires boaters to carry liability insurance for accidents they cause. As a result, boating accidents often lead to lawsuits, whether they involve a collision between boats or a collision between a boat and…
Read MoreImportant Questions You Should Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
Most people will go through life without hiring a lawyer. But after suffering a personal injury, an attorney can help you get fair compensation from the person or business responsible for your injuries and their insurer. Before you entrust a lawyer with your injury claim, you will talk to several lawyers. These consultations allow you…
Read MoreMost Common Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Safety equipment works wonders when it comes to saving lives and reducing the severity of the injuries received from motorcycle accidents. However, there are still countless motorcycle accidents every day that result in injuries. Today, we’re going to go over the most common types of injuries that motorcycle riders receive from accidents. Leg Injuries It’s…
Read More5 Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is any type of activity that prevents your full attention from being on the road. Most of the time, distracted driving comes down to looking at your smartphone. However, it can also mean spending too much time changing the radio station or even talking to a passenger. There are many dangers of distracted…
Read MoreWhat Happens If Another Driver Does a Hit-and-Run?
Any type of car accident can be stressful, especially when they cause significant injuries. When the driver who caused the crash flees the scene, the victims face even more challenging situations. A hit-and-run accident is a terrible and callous act, and in some cases, it is one in which the driver will never face the…
Read MoreWhat is a Wrongful Death Claim?
What is a Wrongful Death Claim? Personal injury claims can be made when a person suffers injuries that were caused by someone else. A wrongful death claim occurs when a person dies because of the injuries that they’ve suffered due to another party’s negligence. There are technical differences between injury claims and wrongful death claims,…
Read MoreTop Things to Ask Your Doctor After a Car Accident
It’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible when you’re involved in a car accident, even if you don’t feel as though you were seriously injured. Adrenaline can mask your pain for hours after a crash, and what feels like a minor injury can worsen over time. A medical appointment after a car…
Read More5 Things to Document When You’re Involved in a Motorcycle Accident
When you’re out for a drive, you might notice that motorcycles are usually vastly outnumbered by cars on the road. But if you dig into accident statistics, you’ll find that motorcycles are involved in a vastly disproportionate number of accidents. There are many factors that contribute to this discrepancy, including speeding, distracted driving, and lack…
Read MoreCar Crashes During Inclement Weather
Car Crashes During Inclement Weather There are more than six million car accidents across the United States each year, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports that 22 percent of those crashes are related to the weather. Inclement weather crashes claim 6,000 lives and cause 445,000 injuries every year. If you have suffered injuries in…
Read MoreWhich Parties Can Be Held Liable For A Car Accident?
Which Parties Can Be Held Liable For A Car Accident? If you have been in an auto accident in the Portland-Vancouver metro area, you kneed to know who to hold liable for the damages that you suffered because of the crash. Oregon and Washington both require all drivers to buy auto insurance coverage, and those…
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