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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Car Accidents for Oregon on
Q: I need a very affordable bankruptcy attorney. Also, an attorney to help with a falsely accused car accident.

I’m hoping to do chapter 7 bankruptcy.

As for the accident it was the other person at fault. He rear ended me drunk and we both file a accident report. I sent all pictures to my insurance and somehow I am at fault.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 2, 2024

You could search online or check with local and state bar associations for attorneys. There is a feature above, "Find a Lawyer," which lists attorneys by region and area of practice. Despite the false accusations, from your description, it doesn't sound like you should have too much... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Car Accidents for Oregon on
Q: I need a very affordable bankruptcy attorney. Also, an attorney to help with a falsely accused car accident.

I’m hoping to do chapter 7 bankruptcy.

As for the accident it was the other person at fault. He rear ended me drunk and we both file a accident report. I sent all pictures to my insurance and somehow I am at fault.

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answered on May 1, 2024

Finding an affordable bankruptcy attorney for a Chapter 7 filing can be crucial in efficiently managing your financial situation. You may want to consider reaching out to local legal aid organizations as they often provide free or low-cost services. Additionally, contacting your state's bar... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Social Security for Oregon on
Q: What should I do if I would like to pursue all back payments from the beginning of a social security claim.

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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: If inwas hit by a drunk driver almost 3 years ago as a passenger in car hit by DD with no Insurance can I still get paid

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

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oregon on
Q: Unlicensed driver driving my car got in a not at fault accident. My car insured

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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: Whats the process 4 making a demand to insurance co 4 auto injury case? Amount of 1st demand if 2 herniated discs?

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?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oregon on
Q: I was just given a citation today for a accident I was in last month and the date is incorrect. I live in Oregon.

The accident was longer than 30 days ago.

Brad  Holbrook
Brad Holbrook
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

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Oregon on
Q: My husband was killed in a car accident deemed his fault. Other driver is suing my insurance company and maybe me

personally. What kind of attorney do I need to talk to about this? I was not involved in the accident at all.

Brad  Holbrook
Brad Holbrook
answered on May 17, 2023

First, please let me offer my condelances on your loss. I realize that this makes it much more difficult to handle these "legal" matters associated with your husband's passing. You will need likely to need to consider how to protect yourself. Your question deals with a claim agaisnt... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Oregon on
Q: My husband was killed in a car accident deemed his fault. Other driver is suing my insurance company and maybe me

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

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4 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: Do I have options? my spouse was driving and crashed involving just our vehicle. I broke my back can i be compensated.
Vincent J. Bernabei
Vincent J. Bernabei
answered on May 9, 2023

In General:

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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Contracts for Oregon on
Q: Can insurance companies ask you for your rental lease during a claims investigation? I live in Oregon by the way.

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.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: My wife was hit while driving her car, after the other driver failed to yield right of way at his stop sign.

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

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
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

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: My wife was hit while driving her car, after the other driver failed to yield right of way at his stop sign.

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

Brad  Holbrook
Brad Holbrook
answered on Apr 29, 2023

The insurnace company is required to compensate you for the fair market value of the car as it crashed. They are not required to restore you to the place you were before--it would probably be impossible to do--as every car is different and there's no telling if your car was in much better... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oregon on
Q: I was in an automobile accident when I was 19. I was unable to speak for myself then. I am 48 now, how can I find out

If there is one in affect? And why would it be affective in oregon financially

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oregon on
Q: Can I sue my employer for not allowing me to turn in a patient for a hit and run that is financially impacting me?

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

Brad  Holbrook
Brad Holbrook
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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Small Claims for Oregon on
Q: I rolled a friend's side by side I had permission He gave me a bill for 13k. I can't pay it so he's suing me Am I liable

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

Brad  Holbrook
Brad Holbrook
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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law, Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Environmental for Oregon on
Q: a tree falls from homeowner's property into the city street, blocking traffic and a vehicle crashes into that tree.

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?..

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Oregon on
Q: I wrecked my car because the bridge work done on a county road is unsafe. How do I find out the responsible party

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

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oregon on
Q: Roommate backed into my parked car. She said she would file a claim but has yet to do so

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

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oregon on
Q: Oregon - rear-ended by uninsured driver (100% at fault). No injuries but out of pocket at $6K or more. How do we sue?

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

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
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

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