Your Resource for Oregon Personal Injury Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Information
Claims adjusters and insurance companies do this every day. You do not. There is a lot at stake when you are facing a serious injury or disability. Before you sign forms, give statements, or agree to anything, review our free article library. Here, you will get answers to your most frequently asked questions, learn the basic issues you face, and most important, the mistakes you need to avoid.
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Oregon Civil Litigation: The Rebuttal Case In an Oregon personal injury trial, each party gets to have their "say," but the Plaintiff, or the party with the burden of proof, gets the last say. -
Oregon Civil Ligation: The Defendant's Case in Chief Oregon civil injury trials allow each side to make a case. Insurance defense attorneys will offer evidence to deny injury or fault, or even prove a defense. -
Auto Insurance Policy Limits and Your Oregon and Washington Auto Injury Claim Auto insurers must protect their insureds from paying out of pocket for Oregon and Washington claims. Policy limits play a significant role in how this works. -
Resting Your Case in an Oregon Injury Trial We here the term all the time, but what does it really mean for a lawyer to tell a just, "Plaintiff rests his case"? Learn how this fits into the Oregon trial. -
The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury: The Short and Long View A traumatic brain injury changes everything, not just for the injured, but their friends, family, and even health care providers. -
Oregon Civil Litigation: The Directed Verdict In a civil personal injury trial in Oregon, a Plaintiff must prove all of the elements of the injury claim, or has to face a motion for a directed verdict -
Social Security Fee Agreements Give Disabled People Access to an Attorney Social Security Claimants are unable to work, and the idea of hiring an attorney can cause anxiety and worry. Fee agreements give access to an attorney. -
Handling Your Own Washington Auto Injury Claim: Tips and Traps Some people are up to the challenge of handling their own Washington auto accident claim. It can be done. Here are some tips on whether to go it alone, and how. -
Excessive Speed and the Washington Auto Injury Claim Everyone knows driving too fast increases the risk of an auto injury. When a driver causes an injury to a Washington driver, the law has a lot to say about speed. -
Some Claims Against Washington Drivers May Be Excluded From Insurance Coverage Automobile insurance generally covers a careless driver's liability. However, there are many "exclusions" that may cause a problem with your claim. -
A Summary of How Social Security Evaluates Mental Impairments Mental Illness is real, and an every day fact for many Americans. Learn how the Social Security assesses mental impairments, and how you can prove the claim. -
Reopening Prior Social Security Disability Claims is Difficult, But Not Impossible Many people file Social Security Disability Insurance claims, and for various reasons, choose not to appeal the denial. These claims can be re-opened. -
Oregon Civil Litigation: Direct and Cross Examination of a Witness In our continuing series on Oregon civil litigation, we explore the difference between direct examination and cross examination in the Oregon injury case. -
Oregon Civil Litigation: What Witnesses Can and Cannot Talk About Oregon Civil trials allow parties to offer evidence, but what evidence can come into a trial depends on the rules of evidence, and a judge's ruling on objections. -
Oregon Civil Litigation: A Closer Look at Witnesses Witnesses are the life blood of a trial. Most exhibits cannot be put into evidence without witnesses, and some witnesses are critical to making the case. -
How Oregon Workers' Compensation Benefits and Settlements Affect Social Security Disability Payments An Oregon Workers' Compensation Claim or settlement can affect your Social Security Disability benefits. Learn how, and what you can to to protect yourself. -
How Your Age Affects Your Social Security Disability Case. Your age can play a major role in determining whether you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Learn why it is helpful for applicants to be "older." -
Five "or More" Things to Consider When Deciding Whether to File for Disability Benefits Many people are unsure about whether they should apply for Social Security Disability. Here are some items to consider in deciding whether to go forward. -
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income both provide disability benefits, but are different benefits. Learn how each differs. -
How Family Medical Leave Works An injury or accident that takes you off work causes a lot of stress. Some people are concerned about losing their job. Learn about Family Medical Leave.