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What mistakes ruin an Oregon rideshare passenger injury claim in the first 48 hours?
The biggest mistake is thinking you can sort out insurance later. You can't. In Oregon, the first 48 hours can make...
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DoorDashing in Salem a scooter hit me by a school bus stop who pays?
In Washington, your own PIP coverage might start paying medical bills fast no matter who caused the crash. Oregon is...
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What do I save after my husband's Portland taxi crash?
You may have only 24 to 72 hours before nearby video is erased. Save everything tied to the crash now: photos of all...
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Why is the insurer pushing workers' comp after my employee's Beaverton UPS crash?
Oregon third-party vehicle injury cases often settle in the five figures to low six figures, while severe...
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Why is the insurer lowballing my Eugene crash before my pregnancy monitoring is done?
After a summer crash on Beltline near Delta Highway in Eugene, the rule is simple: you do not have to accept a...
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My brother hydroplaned in Hillsboro, can he recover if insurers say it's partly his fault?
In Washington, he could still recover even if he was mostly to blame. In Oregon, that same crash can wipe out the...
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Why does the insurer want my therapy records after a Bend crash if police blamed them?
The police report may say the other driver caused the crash, but that is not what decides how much your claim is...
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My coworker got hurt in a Eugene construction zone crash, how fast must he file?
Usually, Oregon gives him 2 years from the crash date to file a personal injury lawsuit, but some deadlines are much...
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Hit and run in Medford no plate do I use my own insurance now?
In California, this can turn into a harder fight if there was no physical contact with the other vehicle. In Oregon,...
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driver's license suspension
Can the state temporarily take away your ability to drive? Yes. A driver's license suspension is a government action...
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driving abstract
Think of it like a report card for a driver: not a full life story, but a summary of what the state has on file...
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driving privilege card
Failing to understand this can lead to driving on the wrong kind of credential, getting cited, or learning after a...
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learner's permit restrictions
You just got a letter that says your teen can drive with a permit, but only under certain conditions. That means...
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moving violation vs non-moving violation
Insurance companies and defense lawyers may lean on this distinction to suggest a driver was generally careless,...
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defensive driving course credit
Can taking a safe-driving class actually count for something? Yes. A defensive driving course credit is the benefit...
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graduated licensing program
You just got a letter that says a teen driver must complete Oregon's graduated licensing program before getting full...
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license plate confiscation
You just got a letter that says your vehicle registration is suspended and your plates must be turned in. That is...
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license compact agreement
An agreement between states that lets motor vehicle agencies share driving records, traffic violations, and license...
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hedonic damages
Money awarded for the loss of enjoyment of life after a serious injury or death is commonly called hedonic damages....
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tort claim notice
After a crash with a city vehicle on I-205 in Portland or a sheriff's SUV on Highway 22 near Salem, missing one...
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standing to sue
A person or organization has standing to sue when they are legally entitled to bring a case because they were...
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First Amendment rights
What protections does the Constitution give for speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petitions to the...
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habitual traffic offender designation
Not a label for someone who just gets a few speeding tickets, a habitual traffic offender designation is a formal...
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right against self-incrimination
A person cannot be forced by the government to provide statements that could be used to help prove they committed a...
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non-economic damages
Money awarded for intangible harm - such as physical pain, emotional suffering, loss of enjoyment of life,...
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procedural due process
Losing benefits, a job, a license, or a legal claim because the government moved too fast or shut you out can hit...
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day-in-the-life video
Insurance companies and defense lawyers may argue that a recorded video of an injured person's daily routine is...
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license reinstatement hearing
A formal review to decide whether suspended or revoked driving privileges can be restored. "Formal review" means...
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delta-v
This is the estimated change in a vehicle's speed during a crash, used to describe how much force was involved in...
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Fifth Amendment privilege
The right to refuse compelled answers that could help the government prove a crime against you. "Privilege" matters...
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Fourth Amendment protections
Limits on government searches, seizures, and arrests. "Searches" means police or other government officers usually...
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traffic school dismissal
Keeping a ticket off a driving record can save money on fines, insurance, and, in some cases, the way a later injury...
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separation of powers
Think of a farm with three different jobs that should not be handled by the same person: one group makes the rules,...
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