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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Is it legal for a landlord to have ones neighbors spy and follow them around. Neighbors who share walls document all?

I believe my landlord is colluding with my surrounding neighbors in order to gain information about the way I live so that they may navigate renters insurance the best way. For 6 months this has caused me extreme mental distress to the point where I tried to kill myself out of hopelessness and... View More

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Oct 1, 2022

Hard to see how someone else affects your renters insurance but nothing you have posted appears to be unlawful. Also is very hard to see why you would elect suicide over just moving elsewhere. You would likely be better served to focus your efforts on getting adequate counseling and care rather... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Oregon on
Q: Is it legal for hazmat to be called close too floor but management not inform or evacute our building
Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
answered on Sep 27, 2022

I am not sure if I understand your question. I understand it to mean that people with hazmat suits recommended closing all or part of a building and management did not follow the recommendation. I am not aware of any laws that require obedience to people wearing hazmat suits. However, if someone... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: Who is responsible 4 damage caused by third party installation company (water damage/asbestos disruption in a rental)?

Washer/dryer, delivery/installation were purchased directly from a big box store (BBS). BBS hired a third party for D/I. Install done incorrectly, water flowed from washer during first cycle. Installer admitted & corrected install. Damage repair requires asbestos abatement. BBS says not... View More

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Jul 5, 2022

If you have not made a claim with your own rental insurance you should do so. Additionally, depending on what your lease agreement says you or your rental insurance may be responsible for the repairs and depending on the contract you signed with the installer/store as well. It is hard to say as... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: 22 y/o son with developmental disabilities and mental illness was taken to ER after a suicide attempt & then arrested.

5 Security rushed towards our son & he picked up a plastic chair and held over his head because he thought he was in danger. He has PTSD from abuse and trauma background. They tackled him and chair came down on security guards head. He pressed charges against our son for assault and use of... View More

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
answered on Jun 20, 2022

I would check with the attorney who handled the case to see if there is a way to undo the plea. Generally, it is difficult to undo a plea once the plea deal is done.

Our law firm's policy is not to accept police misconduct cases on a contingency fee basis if a person pleads guilty....
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: On 03/09/2021I was injured in a car accident that I was not responsible for. Sustained injuries. Offer was $50,00.00

I sustained fractured sternum, fractured ribs, large contusion on cheek bone. No follow up due to there is nothing they could do for those types of injuries. The accident happened in Medford, Oregon.

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
answered on May 29, 2022

If that is their policy limits, it is probably reasonable. However, before you accept policy limits you need permission from your own insurance company to accept. Otherwise, you will not have access to your underinsured motorist policy. If you have an Oregon policy, you likely have underinsured... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: I was in a car accidents that wasn't my fault, sustained injuries, want to know if I should settle for insurance offer

My injuries consisted of a fractured sternum, fractured ribs, and a very large contusion on my cheek

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
answered on May 27, 2022

To answer this question a lot more information would be needed:

Date of Loss

Amount of Medical Bills

Unpaid medical bills that are accident-related

Future medical, if any

Liens on settlement (Your insurance companies will likely have liens)

Wages lost...
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Q: Can the defendant sue the state for denying his constitutional rights to a trial before a fair and impartial jury?

If defendant is denied his request for a mistrial and is subsequently convicted, only to have the conviction reversed by the Appellate Court, which finds defendant was denied his constitutional right to a trial before an impartial jury, can the defendant then claim damages, and file suit against... View More

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
answered on May 11, 2022

Possibly. You need to get in your tort claim notice within 180 days of the appellate ruling that the conviction was reversed to preserve your claim. The case would need a full review with details to determine if there is a case. If the 180 days passes, your state law claims will be barred due... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Small Claims for Oregon on
Q: I used a hair product that burnt and dried out my scalp it’s still healing weeks later. Can I look into a lawsuit?

It’s a shampoo and conditioner company. I’ve looked into some of the ingredients to find out some are toxic and even cause cancer. Bedsides that I’m very upset about this product completely ruining and hurting my head. No warning on label that show possible dryness, irritant burning, or hair... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 3, 2022

An Oregon attorney (or a class action attorney) could probably advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You describe a product liability cause of action. That means injury from a defective product. Here, you are alleging a defect based on "failure to warn."

On an...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: Can my county dodge liability for inadequate medical care of inmates by outsourcing the care to a local hospital?

I am in a pro se lawsuit against my local county after a deputy broke my arm while I was incarcerated in the jail on a U. S. Marshal hold. I subsequently sued on several grounds including battery and inadequate medical care. Unlike most plaintiffs, I began my case with an expert witness report... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 10, 2022

Not enough information is provided to be able to answer your specific question. In part, it has to be determined if the alleged acts were performed by the county or the outsourced operation and if there was outsourcing, then a review of the agreement between the county and the outsourced operation... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: Can a plaintiff get any late assistance in a civil case?

Im at the stage where I need help with subpoenas.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 17, 2022

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and evidence in personal injury cases can sometimes be fleeting in nature. You might be able to (if you have not already succeeded in doing so by now). But nationwide, what you describe sometimes takes some effort.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Small Claims for Oregon on
Q: So it turns out my stroke is directly linked to my use of Advil. I never knew how dangerous it was. Can you help?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 14, 2021

An Oregon attorney could probably advise best, but your question remains open for a week. In terms of your question asking for help, a likely response may be that you would need to reach out to law firms to discuss in further detail. Firms that handle cases involving medications will look at an... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Oregon on
Q: If I stayed at a persons rental a month after they had covid and then I got sick with covid is the owner liable
Gabriel A Watson
Gabriel A Watson
answered on Oct 11, 2021

I agree with what others have answered to this question. It is very unlikely that you have a claim against the renter or that most ethical attorneys would be willing to pursue such a claim. This doesn't mean there is no chance whatsoever that your stay at the rental caused your COVID, but from... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: So my disabled mother and i where in a car accident on the 10th of aug this year and it was clearly the guys fault

is saying its my fault and now his insurance is giving me the run around and im not sure if i should lawyer up or not my mother keeps saying she doesnt want a lawyer but i think thats more about having to pay but i feel like i really need a lawyer at this point!!! what would be the best course of... View More

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Sep 27, 2021

Most attorneys take on cases such as yours as contingency, so you usually do not pay anything unless the attorney gets you something. However, an attorney would need to review your case to know if you have a strong enough case to take it, as here you indicate there is a dispute as to liability. Use... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Small Claims for Oregon on
Q: How/where do I get compensated for hair loss from a hair product with misleading/false claims?

Hi, I’ve been looking for a lawyer to take my case, but with no avail. So I’ve been trying to do it on my own, but can’t. I would greatly appreciate knowing where or how I can get help getting compensation for this, if/what letter I can send, or if I have to go to small claims, etc.. Thank... View More

Virgil Royer
Virgil Royer
answered on Sep 24, 2021

There are few things more frustrating that companies that make promises to their customers, who rely on the promise, then only to find out that it is a lie. "Best Burgers in Town", "World-Famous Pizza", those all make us expect their products to be good--if not the best in town.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: My apartment water leak for 8 months and so much mold now it has caused my partner to stay in hospital a week

So after the maintenance person not certified fixed the water leak the walls carpet and wood never got replaced my boyfriend was sent to hospital due to an infection on his foot the doc said mold had the most part to do with the infection my boyfriends foot got swollen and two of his toes got... View More

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
answered on Aug 16, 2021

An article on the level of proof needed here:

https://www.clarklawportland.com/other-areas-of-law/landlordtenant/mold/

You have a 1-year statute of limitations in the state of Oregon for all claims. If this is an ongoing issue, you can only go back one year under the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Construction Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Im victim of arson .fire happen august 2019, fire coming from one of the unit 3rd floor causing the whole building total

Total lost ,is been 2 years now the condo 70% done sudenly there 2 things hapend our porsonal insurance says we have to move out of tenporaly housing.and the unit that cause fire lawyer text us about how much amount that they(farmers) owe us. I dont want answer i need advice

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 7, 2021

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal and the loss of your home to fire. When you say you want advice, not answer, you may need to consider a consult with an attorney (if you don't have one already, where the attorney... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Elder Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Health Care Law for Oregon on
Q: Can an HOA in Oregon refuse to install a mailbox at the residence of a disabled elderly person?

All paperwork frm doctor and postmaster have been forwarded and HOA refusing to install when other members elderly members in community have mailbox at their home as opposed to community mailbox. Subject is 84 yrs and cannot walk without sever pain and assistance. This has been ongoing for 2 years.... View More

Theressa Hollis
Theressa Hollis
answered on Jun 27, 2021

I recommend you have the senior contact Bend Legal Aid for assistance: (541) 385-6950

Likely the senior will need to install the mailbox or mail slot at their home and inform the Postal Service.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: My employer pressured me to come back to work without Dr's clearance and now my injury has been exasperated

Last year I fractured my scapula in a non work related injury. I was on short term disability and pressured to come back without a Dr's clearance due to staff shortages. Due to lack of employees light duty is not possible and now almost a year later my shoulder still throbs and I can't... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 25, 2021

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If there were attorneys involved in either the original injury claim or STD claim, they might be starting points as your first option in seeking direction. If you do not have attorneys associated with those aspects of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Elder Law and White Collar Crime for Oregon on
Q: how do I find out if a wrongful death claim was filed against an employer many years ago, IF THE EMPLOYER KEPT THIS

SETTLEMENT VERY QUITE, There has to be a way of digging this up, But how if this employer kept this hush-hush

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 10, 2021

An Oregon attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter nationwide, some unified court systems display cases online. Some systems might require registration to use their resources. That would be if the matter was filed as a lawsuit with an index number.... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: Can I sue the other driver of a car that hit mine?

My car was hit on the rear passenger side. The crash report says my car was only going 5mph when hit. According to the police report the car following behind the other car stated the lady ran a red light. The insurance company of the other driver said we were at fault because one witness said our... View More

Virgil Royer
Virgil Royer
answered on Apr 1, 2021

Yes. You can sue. The fact you can sue does not mean you have strong case. It sounds like there might be some conflicting evidence that needs to be sorted out. The fact you were hit on the passenger's side door might indicate that you were not at-fault because clearly your car was struck.... View More

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