Injury Accident Research Library

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Bike Accidents:

When a car and bike collide, is it the driver or the biker who wins, and who's at fault?
Description: Portland is a city of cyclists. But we all have to share the road. So who is at fault in most car-bicycle collisions? And what can you do to be a safer driver and biker?

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Car Accidents:

What are your options if you have been in an accident with a large, commercial truck? A qualified attorney can help.
Description: Injuries in crashes with commercial trucks are more severe, and can be deadly to the car driver or passengers.
Debunking Myths
How long do I have to file a personal injury case?
Description: Time limit laws for personal injury claims can be muddled and extensive: the Oregon State Bar, for instance, uses approximately 250 pages just to summarize Oregon time limit laws.
What Is The Best Way To Protect Your Family In A Car Crash?
Description: What can you do if someone else crashes into your car and causes you or your family $150,000 worth of injuries, but the person who hit you only has $25,000 worth of insurance?
What to do if you have been the victim of a hit and run in Oregon - Uninsured Motorist Protection
Description: If you have been injured by a hit-and-run driver, the best Oregon personal injury attorneys will know how to use your uninsured motorist coverage to compensate you for your injuries.

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Pedestrian Accidents:

Learn other ways to pay for your medical bills after a pedestrian accident by calling us at 503-222-4411.
Description: If you were a pedestrian injured in an accident, your PIP, or personal injury protection, may come out of the insurance coverage of the person who hit you.

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Drunk Driving Accidents:

What To Do If You're Injured By a Drunk Driver In Oregon | Portland Injury Attorneys
Description: When a drunk driver causes an injury accident in Oregon, there is a possibility of suing the person or bar who served the alcohol. This must be done correctly, and quickly.

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Tips For Winning Your Accident Case:

How “independent” is an independent medical exam?
Description: The truth is, a doctor can be bought. What you need to know from an Oregon personal injury lawyer if you're a plaintiff in an Independent Medical Exam, or IME.
If You've Been Injured - Your Attitude Can Make You Healthier and Wealthier
Description: The impact of having a good attitude is immeasurable. Not only are you more likely to impress and inspire a jury by remaining optimistic in the face of hardship, but you'll enable yourself to take more joy in your everyday life-regardless of the unfairness you've experienced.
What to document in case of an accident
Description: Answers to your questions regarding what to document in case of a automobile or bicycle related accident.
Special Tips for Oregon Single-Car Accidents From Portland Personal Injury Lawyers
Description: If you have been involved in a single-car accident, you will face special hurdles. All of the great portland accident attorneys will know how to deal with this situation. Make sure your lawyer understands the special circumstances single-car collisions face.
To Win Your Oregon Lawsuit, Use Caution and Truth
Description: Lying is the single biggest mistake an accident victim can make. You may think a small exaggeration may help your case, but it's most likely that it will hurt it.

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Time Limits for Oregon Lawsuits:

Time Limits for Lawsuits Against the State of Oregon
Description: If you sue the state of Oregon, or Multnomah County or Portland, or any county or city entity, beware! They have very short time limits. If you miss those time limits, you will not be allowed to sue.

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Your doctors and your personal injury lawsuit:

How you work with your doctor can make all the difference
Chiropractic Treatment And You
Description: Even though chiropractic therapy can have profound effects on the healing process, it is wise to spend time choosing a chiropractor who best fits your needs. Here are some tips to help you in your search for a suitable doctor for your personal injury.

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Insurance:

PIP and Wage Loss
Description: In articles past, we’ve discussed the ways an Oregon car accident victim can best utilize their insurance packages. PIP, or Personal Injury Protection is one part of your car insurance that you can turn to for help paying your medical bills and any wage loss you may accrue as a result of your recent accident.
Confessions Of A Former Insurance Defense Lawyer [PDF]
Description: Interesting and informative article about the other side - how the insurance companies deal with injured people.

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Paying Your Medical Bills:

How Can I Pay My Medical Bills After An Oregon Car Crash?
Using health insurance for crash-related injuries: what you need to know
Description: If you've been injured in a car crash, your Oregon Personal Injury Protection is the first place to get your medical bills paid.
Did You Know That You May Have To Pay Your Health Insurance Back For Auto Collision Injuries?
Description: If your health insurance pays to cover treatment from a car crash, you may have to pay them back! Unfair, but true.
If You Are Injured By Someone Else's Carelessness, You Should Not Risk Financial Ruin
Description: We at Shulman DuBois believe that everyone should have health care
Medical Bills From Car Accidents Can Cause Financial Ruin
Description: If you've been in a car crash or other accident that wasn't your fault, you shouldn't be faced with financial ruin from it.

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Finding the Best Lawyer for You:

Fewer Cases Mean More Time For You

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Smaller Injury Cases - Do It Yourself Information:

How to get a lawyer for a small case: ORS 20.080
If you have a case worth $7,500 or less, this info will be worth your while
Description: Oregon law gives injured Oregonians a way to fight the insurance companies on smaller claims. Read all about it. Free form download.
What You Need to Know About Your Smaller Injury Case; ORS 20.080
Description: Because they know that injured people with smaller cases have a harder time finding representation, insurance companies refuse to pay more than a few hundred dollars.

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Driving Safety:

Checking children's candy is great, but there are more important ways to keep them safe.
Description: Trick or Traffic: Cars are what you should really be afraid of this Halloween. But there are some very simple tricks to keeping your child safe for treating.
Rainy weather is more than just water on the roads; it's more accidents and more chances that you will need to call lawyers like us.
Description: It's raining. The roads are slick. The person behind you is following too closely. And they're driving way to fast. What do you do when you're on the road, long before you ever even think about having to call a lawyer?
Don't be another victim. Accidents are one of the top killers in America. Learn what Oregon is doing to prevent unnecessary deaths. [PDF]
Description: We offer free information and advice on how to deal with being in a traffic accident.
Distracted Driving Kills; Don't Let Yourself Be Distracted Anymore
Want to know the best way to win in a traffic accident? Learn how not to get in one.

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Legal Updates:

New bill will make it illegal to drive in Oregon while texting or talking on a cell phone, unless it's hands-free
Description: New bill will make it illegal to drive in Oregon while texting or talking on a cell phone, unless it's hands-free
Letter to Rep. Carolyn Tomei Re Cell Phone & Texting While Driving Law [PDF]
Description: A new bill in the Oregon Senate will make it illegal to text & drive, or use a cell phone while driving, unless it's hands free. Read attorney Joshua Shulman's letter thanking Rep. Tomei for this bill.
HB 2326: Changes in Oregon car insurance laws
Description: Explains the major changes in Oregon car insurance law from HB 2326, as of Jan. 1 2010. PIP monthly wage reimbursement max has gone up to $3000 and liability insurance for property damage minimum limit has gone up to $20,000.

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI):

Useful Statistics about Traumatic Brain Injury
Description: Traumatic brain injury is more common than most people think, and is especially prevalent among car crash victims.
Overview
Description: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often goes undiagnosed and ignored by doctors and lawyers alike. Family and friends of car crash victims should learn about the signs and symptoms of TBI to keep their loved ones safe, and make sure that they receive adequate medical treatment.

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