In the State of Oregon, you are required to file an Oregon Traffic Accident and Insurance Report with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This form must be filed within three days if your accident meets certain criteria. According to the DMV this criteria includes if damage to the vehicle you were […]
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The Benefits of Hiring an Aviation Injury Attorney
If you or someone you know has been injured in an aviation accident, then you certainly want answers. Most people want to know why such a thing has happened, what recourse there may be and where to turn to for help. While many abstract questions may persist, legal answers to […]
When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you are injured by someone else's negligence or intentional actions, your early feelings will likely be pain, confusion, anger, and even depression. It is difficult to overcome these initial emotions and remain clear-headed enough to document everything that occurs. Yet the actions you take in the first 72 hours […]
What Types of Incidents Do Personal Injury Lawyers Cover?
Commercials for personal injury law firms are a mainstay of daytime TV. These dramatic (often comic) interludes almost always focus upon terrifying injuries at work, injuries incurred through whiplash-inducing automotive accidents, and what's called the ‘slip and fall' injury—when you fall and hurt yourself due to the negligence of another […]
A Workplace Injury Lawyer Can Help You Put Your Life Back Together
A workplace injury lawyer is dedicated to providing effective workplace injury consultation. This area of law usually involves your employer, your workplace insurance company and the jurisdictional claims boards. Filing a claim on your own can be time consuming and confusing. There are particular procedures that need to be followed […]
How to Prevent Injury when Lifting Heavy Weights
These days, more and more people are trying to push themselves further and further when working out. As you compete with friends and struggle to impress people with how much you can lift-you might be risking serious injury. The reality is, some people are pushing themselves too far. It’s understandable […]
Tips to Figure Out Personal Injury Law
A lawsuit generally results when there is injury is the fault of someone else. This situation can be very confusing and intimidating. If you’ve been injured, then continue reading to learn your options on receiving the settlement you need. Don’t let flash advertisements be your personal injury lawyer. This is always […]
What is Anoxic Brain Injury?
Anoxic brain injury, which is also called Hypoxic Anoxic injury, occurs when the oxygen supply to the brain is inadequate or substantially low. The brain can survive for up to four minutes without significant damage. However, after four minutes your brain cells will begin to die and the result is […]
Playing Favourites-Personal Injury Law on Employers’ Side
The government is hoping to do-away with tight health and safety laws, in a bid to crush ‘compensation culture.' Their proposed bill will reduce the amount of successful claims against businesses, but will largely remove rigid liability and employer responsibility for the safety of workers. Union groups are fighting this […]
How to Battle Fatigue after a Brain Injury
Almost universally, those who suffer from a brain injury complain of fatigue. This can disrupt lives and make working untenable. We can all empathize with mental fatigue - an afternoon spent reading through a hard textbook or balancing numbers can leave us all feeling exhausted (even though we've been sat […]
Making A Personal Injury Claim [Infographic]
Accidents are a part of life and anyone can be a victim of accident. The term personal injury is used when the injury or illness is occurred due to someone's carelessness. A person who has been injured in the accident has right to make a claim if the damages, losses […]
What to Ask Your Attorney After a Personal Injury Accident?
Following a personal injury accident, you need to prepare for the litigation that will follow. As you seek legal advice keep in mind some important questions you will need to ask your attorney. Answers to these questions may make a huge difference in how successful your case is, and how […]