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During my fourth Court hearing on social security the judge called a non-bias doctor to read the case file from September 21 to current. The doctor started stating case facts from 2015 and then was stopped and stated only from September 21 to current she states that fax on diagnosis match symptoms... View More 
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
If you're considering pursuing back payments for your social security claim starting from 2015, it's essential to understand your rights and the process involved. First, gather all relevant medical documents, evidence, and any previous communication with the Social Security Administration... View More
My liver, both kidneys were lacerated I was Internamky bleeding. Was asleep when the accident happened Ed woke up 2 days later in the hospital. Got subpoenad to court a d it was rescheduled showed up a second time t hey said they were gonna reschedule it again and then I never heard from them at all
answered on Mar 16, 2024
An Oregon attorney must advise you here, but you await a response for two weeks. Based on available information from various online sources, which the public can readily find, it appears that the statute of limitations is generally two years for personal injury claims. Again, only a local attorney... View More
Who would be responsible or held liable? would it be the homeowner? would it be the city? or would it be The pedestrian driving the vehicle?..
answered on Mar 21, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It could depend on a number of factors - manner in which tree fell, details about crash (speed, visibility, distractions, etc). It could be something that the homeowners carrier and auto carrier might sort out.... View More
The driver is my mother, her license is temporarily suspended due to unpaid tickets. There is proof that the accident is not her fault, and the other driver is insured as well. If we file a claim with their insurance, will she get in trouble for not having a license? She has prior tickets for... View More
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
In Oregon, if your unlicensed mother, driving your insured car, was involved in a not-at-fault accident, filing a claim with the at-fault driver's insurance should not directly lead to her getting in trouble for driving without a license as the claim process primarily focuses on the liability... View More
This road is traveled very little and I’m assuming at some point they had some patch work done on the End of the bridge. But when traveling at the suggested speed of 55 at the end of the bridge the patchwork throws you in to the right shoulder in my case hit gravel and spun my car out. Broke my... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2023
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You could reach out to local attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. If a law firm determines that you could have a basis for a claim, it's possible that notice of claim filing requirements (very short... View More
What is the procedure for submitting a first demand to an insurance company for an auto accident case? What steps are taken? What would be an appropriate amount to ask for in a first demand if client sustained 2 herniated discs and was unable to work because of it?
answered on Jul 8, 2023
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, some of the general elements of demand letters include a description of the accident, damages, injuries, and compensation demanded. Unfortunately, it could be... View More
The accident was longer than 30 days ago.
answered on May 30, 2023
I understand your question to be does the fact the date is wrong on your citation affect whether it is valid? If the date is wrong on the citation, it does not mean the citation is simply going to be thrown out. The officer can amend the citation. There are many defenses to a traffic citation, and... View More
personally. What kind of attorney do I need to talk to about this? I was not involved in the accident at all.
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answered on May 15, 2023
If the car was not owned by you and you did not give your late husband permission to operate the vehicle, I see no basis for liability against you personally for this crash. If you are sued, and the auto liability insurance company does not provide a defense to you, you can retain your own private... View More
answered on May 9, 2023
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A common scenario arises when the injured person is a passenger who brings a negligence claim against the driver of the same vehicle. The driver and passenger may be insured against liability under the same policy, either because they are members of the same household or because... View More
Their insurance co wants to pay us an amount far less than comparable autos we can find anywhere. My own co has offered even less. Their offers are 2K less than any comparable. Should we pursue the “appraisal clause” option, or hire our own lawyer? There is a medical claim for injuries incurred... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2023
If you settle with the at-fault party for the contested vehicle amount and sign a release, you will most likely preclude any settlement or award for the injury settlement. You can accept the uncontested amount offered provided you do not have to sign a release. If you think you are being... View More
There was an accident, and I think they are trying to determine where I Lived at the time of the accident. I already told them my living situation at the time.
answered on May 2, 2023
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to check with a local attorney on specific Oregon laws, the general rule nationwide is that insurance carriers can make reasonable requests for information necessary to verify the validity of a... View More
My car was parked and a patient backed into it and drove off. There were many witnesses who confirmed it was a patient at my job but due to hipaa, my job says I can not press any charges to help pay for repairs on my vehicle. Insurance says if we know who did it, we would not have to pay any fees... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2022
I do not how HIPAA would affect your ability to pursue a hit and run case against the patient. Driving a motor vehcile in the parking is wholly unrelated to treatment and medical charts. I think your employer is wrong, if, in fact, that is what they are alleging. The act of striking a vechicle is... View More
If there is one in affect? And why would it be affective in oregon financially
answered on Nov 19, 2022
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Nationwide, jurisdictions do toll statutes of limitations under certain circumstances, but it looks like twenty-nine years have elapsed here. That's a long time under the most liberal of civil procedure... View More
The bill was typed by him and not from a shop. I've asked him to turn it in to insurance but he won't. He's now threatening to sue me. I will happily pay the deductible but can't pay the 13k he wants in cash. What are my options? I was actually a volunteer employee at an event... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2022
First, I am very sorry about your accident. Second, I am glad that you did not say you were injured in the acccident.
Last, are you liable? This is not something that I can completely answer without knowing all the facts of the accident. However, if you were driving in a negligent and/or... View More
It's been two weeks. Do I call the police? What do I need to do to compel her to take care of this? I obtained estimates and damage is $2500
answered on Oct 8, 2022
Your roommate as a duty to give you a copy of her driver's license and insurance. If she refuses to do so, I would make a non-emergency police report, DMV report and also let your insurance know if you have full coverage. They can pay for the damage and then they can collect from her... View More
We have been racking up rental car fees while our car has been in the shop for several months (No rental coverage and repair shops are very backed up/short handed right now). Total of 4 cars in the accident and the uninsured driver at the back was found at fault. Thankfully we were physically fine... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2022
You could file against the at-fault driver. However, the at-fault driver may be judgment proof. Hopefully, you have full coverage insurance to cover your property damage. It is my understanding that approximately 1 in 5 drivers drives without insurance, which is why you need adequate... View More
Right off the bat I had to sign a huge stack of papers which I was kind of unsure signing to begin with, but it was a relinquishing my the information from all bank accounts all of my person to person pay apps that. my call log on my phone all any phone records. I also had to provide phone numbers... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2022
You must have a basis to sue your insurance company. You cannot sue your car company merely for asking for documentation to support a claim you are making. To answer this question, more context is needed. What is the underlying claim you are making that would entitle you to insurance coverage?... View More
I live in oregon and my son recently moved in with me and got his learner’s permit. I left town for the weekend and he took my car without my knowing and crashed into another vehicle (everyone is okay). He is not listed on my insurance. I just forgot. I listed my other child the moment they got... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2022
This answer cannot be answered without fully reviewing your insurance policy. That said, most insurance policies require that you have someone on the policy if that person lives with you and drives the car. If you had reported it stolen before it got in an accident, I think you would have been... View More
I was in a car accident that wasnt my fault. At the time of the accident, i hadnt realized it but my insurance lapsed. I had my damages appraised at just over 1000 dollars. the accident report states that unless the damages are 2500 or more I didnt have to file an accident report. so I didnt.... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2022
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry this happened to you. Based on your description of events, you acted reasonably, since you were not aware that the other driver would report injuries. And in many jurisdictions, the reporting thresholds... View More
Type of accident: Hit & run (documented in police report)
Driver (victim): Oregon resident
Accident location: Idaho (twenty miles from Oregon border, on westbound side of highway)
Policy: Vermont, major insurer
Coverage: Uninsured motorist
Where should... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2021
If you and the at-fault driver are residents of Oregon, then you have the option of filing suit in Oregon or Idaho. In Oregon, you would have to file suit in the county in which the at-fault driver resides or the insurer conducts business. If the insurer conducts business in ID and OR, which is... View More
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