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I am looking for legal guidance on an incident where I cut down a tree on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) property without obtaining a permit. After cutting it down, the tree fell and crushed my car. I left the tree on the property and had to walk 8 miles to the main road because of the damage... View More 
In August 2022, I had my gallbladder removed after being sent by a GI specialist, who performed an endoscopy and attributed my symptoms to anxiety. Despite the procedure, my abdominal pain persisted, and no imaging tests like a CT scan were done. In September 2022, I was diagnosed with stage 3B... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2025
Time limitations are based on the concept that we don't want old, stale cases coming in court. We have to turn the page, so to speak. Ordinarily in negligence cases involving bodily injury the statute of limitations is two (2) years. So, given that time line, you were diagnosed with cancer in... View More
I live in a small four-plex without an on-site manager, and I am facing significant issues with the property management company's unprofessional and disrespectful behavior. Despite my documented noise complaints via emails, text messages, and the tenant portal, my landlord seems to ignore... View More
My son was bitten by a pitbull. The incident was reported to the authorities, and he received immediate medical treatment. We also know the owner of the pitbull and where the dog resides. What steps do I need to take to pursue compensation in this situation?
answered on Feb 15, 2025
More information is needed to establish if there is liability. If the dog was off leash there is liability in most counties. See if you can find out from animal control if the dog has attacked anyone before. If the dog previously attacked someone there would be liability in all counties.... View More
I am seeking guidance on how to file for non-responsibility concerning my husband's interstate death. We were married for 32 years but lived apart when he passed away on January 28th of this year. His roommate has denied me access to his paperwork, personal property, and vehicles. She has also... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
32 years is a long marraige, and I am sorry for your loss; and I know that being apart does not it easier. If you are still legally married, and you are the spouse, there is a lot you can do to move forward. In Oregon, you can file a Small Estate Affidavit and be given the necessary authority to... View More
I had my vehicle and travel trailer stored on a friend's property in Dorena, Oregon, where I was paying storage fees, but I didn't have a formal written agreement. My friend has passed away, and the property is now in escrow. I wasn't given any notice to remove my belongings. I have... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. You should be able to use self-help to retrieve your vehicle and trailer if you can do so peacefully. You should find out who is currently in charge of the security of the property--if it's in probate, the personal representative. It could very well... View More
Negligence & Failure to Protect SCF had a legal duty to protect you from harm under Oregon child welfare laws. They were not just negligent, but willfully ignored evidence of sexual abuse.
Oregon law (ORS 419B.010) required mandatory reporting of suspected abuse—they failed to do this... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2025
Taking legal action against the state of Oregon for failing to protect you from abuse is possible, but it requires careful steps. Since the state had a duty to protect you, you may have a case based on negligence, civil rights violations, and federal child welfare laws. Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, you... View More
engaged in a pattern of deceptive practices, including misrepresentation of terms, mishandling of payments, and wrongful fees that culminated in significant financial harm and distress.
• Claims Against Defendant:
• Breach of Contract: Specific breaches include:
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answered on Mar 6, 2025
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. You outline a long list of grievances, but it looks like they share a common thread of being related to individual consumer lending practices. Therefore, your question of what kind of lawyer you need could cover the... View More
I have filed nothing through the courts and I want accountability as my life has been turned upside down. I’ve suffered long and hard and it’s permanent damage CRPS type 2 and brachial plexus permanently damaged due to TOS surgery gone wrong and 2 other surgeries that didn’t help anything.... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2025
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. For this question, it might be best to try to arrange a free initial consult with a local attorney. Although that doesn't directly answer your question about what steps to take, any attorney is probably going to... View More
I visited a chiropractor and have since had 25 visits. My Medicaid provider told me I should never have been charged after chiropractor signed me up for payment plan. This ended up in me losing a small business loan, I was already approved for and then had to shut down my business and have slipped... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2025
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. This looks like something more complex than can be sorted out with brief general responses on a public forum. An attorney is going to want to see the grievance and know more about the patient file in terms of... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2024
This looks like something that an Oregon criminal attorney should probably advise you on. The question was probably overlooked for three weeks because of the "Personal Injury" or "Family Law" headings. If you're being charged, don't lose further time awaiting guidance... View More
In 2016 I was taken to OHSU because I had contracted necrotizing fasciitis from the Clackamas River. They knew that my legs needed to be amputated in order to save my life but instead they gave me an experimental drug without my consent to see if it would stop the rate of the infection. It did not.... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
If OHSU deviated from the standard of care by not amputating your legs promptly, which is a known effective treatment for necrotizing fasciitis, you might have a case for medical malpractice. The experimental drug trial's protocol, if it delayed necessary treatment, could be seen as negligence... View More
Girlfriend was mauled by a dog she had taken in to rehome Because previousowners could not keep it. Not even 2 months after talk had attacked and injured her enough to be hospitalized for 3 days with serious injuries
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answered on Oct 7, 2024
Short answer: Yes. It also depends on the bred of dog, as some dogs are deemed dangerous by their bred.
These include: pit bulls, rottweilers, Alaskan malamutes, chow chows, Dobermans, huskies, bull terriers, and wolfdogs.
If the previous owner knew or reasonably should have known... View More
Hello, I signed a settlement agreement in November of 2023 and my attorney is still holding the money. They keep claiming that the settlement administrator has to clear any liens with care oregon (my health insurance). This was taking so long that I called them myself and as it turns out...they... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Your attorney on the case would know best about what could be holding things up, and what entities need to give clearance. But some lien verifications can take a long time to settle, especially if they involve public... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Attorneys here may not have personal knowledge about the case you mention, so it could be difficult for any to get back to you as you requested. One option would be to reach out to the case administrator or... View More
Hello I won a medical settlement that closed 8 months ago, my attorney has been giving me the runaround on paying by saying that they have to clear any medical liens before they can release the money. Initially this was only supposed to take a month. Yet here it is 8 months later I still have not... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2024
I am not saying your attorney is or is not telling you the truth, but this is unfortunately fairly common with cases that include medical bills. Plus, your insurance company may not know about all the potential liens. In fact your own insurance company may not even know if it has a lien, as those... View More
The police admit fault , it's on body cam . I had 6500 dollars in my wallet I had just got back from Alaska from working on a gold mine. There is so much more information on this . More than I can write
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have a strong case, especially with the police admitting fault and having it on body cam. Since your claim has been turned over to risk management, it’s essential to follow up persistently. Document every interaction you have with the police, risk management, and DHS, including dates, times,... View More
Lost my 30 yr biz cause of disabilities caused by career & my business never bounced back after Covid.
I have both mental & physical
disabilities, makes me unemployable.
Actively going around & around getting the programs trying to get some assistance.... View More
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answered on Aug 25, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about the incredibly difficult situation you're in right now. It sounds like you've been through an immense amount of stress and hardship, especially after losing your business and facing ongoing challenges with your health. Navigating the system to get the... View More
we hired water company they left damage on good floor with tape and messed up bathroom tiles moving stuff in bathroom they refused to pay for the damage. need to file small court claim.
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
This may be something that you can handle on your own. Be polite and professional but firm and assertive. You will want to summarize the relevant details in your case and list the damages (costs). Gather any supporting evidence or documents and get your facts straight.
Looking for guidance... View More
from the shoulder it left me with weak limbs and numbness in my extremities. This happened 11/18/22
I had a felony conviction in 2003 otherwise a firm would have done it. Is there an attorney interested?
answered on Jul 24, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for the injuries you suffered in connection with the cervical neurosurgery. You're asking if attorneys here are interested. It's difficult for attorneys here to offer their services - the... View More
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