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the police I didn't need to go get checked, but now I don't feel well - will the insurance company say it's not because of the accident and not cover it?
answered on Sep 10, 2018
First of all, the opinion of a police officer is not a medical opinion. I suggest you go and get seen by someone who is also covered by your personal medical insurance so that your visit is covered either way. Your medical provider will bill your car insurance for the PIP coverage if you put... View More 
Will me being on illegal drugs at the time of the accident ruin my personal injury case?
answered on Aug 20, 2018
If the other side knows about it, of course it will effect it. For one thing (DUII is not my area of practice) if one is convicted of DUII (which includes drugs and includes riding a bicycle) in an accident, you cannot recover anything in that accident for non-economic damages, i.e. pain and... View More
My question has to do with the fact that the other driver's car registration was expired. Shouldn't he be more at fault for driving the car illegally?
answered on Aug 17, 2018
No--that is like saying driving with a minor vehicle infraction gives someone license to hit you. The question is who was where when. Both backing, both may be at fault. If there are injuries, contact a member of the Oregon Assn for Justice-=they give free consults.
One this day it was very sunny and dry, I was stopped at a parking lot exit waiting for southbound lane traffic to allow me to turn on to a special left lane turn so I could merge on to the northbound lanes on the other side, the traffic on the southbound lanes stopped and wave me on to get on the... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2018
You are getting the run around because you don't have an Attorney representing you. Yes, absolutely your have the right to turn in the middle turn lane and other drivers can only use that lane to start and finish turns, not for direct travel. That's why the guy got the ticket. But... View More
Or put a lien on my house?
answered on Aug 14, 2018
i would hope that you have car insurance and your insurance company is defending you. The majority of these case will settle at or below your policy limits assuming you have insurance. If the damages were very severe and could exceed your policy limits you could be at risk.
You can... View More
Portland OR, T intersection, school zone, 3 PM today. Turning left onto main road from side road. Visibility to left about 100 feet (I checked map scale), and we know 20 mph stop distance is around 40-50 ft, so road looks clear. Clear both ways, pull out, NOW car from left appears, clearly moving... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2018
Insurance companies will say all sorts of BS to get out of paying a claim and Geico is notorious for playing games. I can't really tell from reading your description what the fault would be but usually a Personal Injury Lawyer would be willing to talk to you at no charge and evaluate the case... View More
His damages are probably 2500 and mine were less then $50 and already taken care of. He didn’t call police since I had no insurance he said they would seize my car in Oregon, I’m from Washington. I have a witness also saying it was his fault. If he files a claim will his insurance pay his... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2018
It is hard to say what the other driver will do and it is very unfortunate that you don't have insurance as the insurance would have defended you. You could go and talk to an attorney now to develop your defense strategy or you could just wait and see what happens. I want to warn you that... View More
It happened in a bank parking lot and I was waiting behind him to go threw to park my van on the street since the bank didn’t allow parking in their parking lot before 6 pm. It was around 4:30. Do I fill out the accident report for the dmv or does my employer?
answered on May 15, 2018
I would coordinate filling out and filing the accident report with your employer. Just make sure it gets done if it is required under Oregon Law. Note: note very accident requires the filing of an accident report with Oregon DMV. Accidents with very little or no damage to the vehicles and no... View More
I was in a car accident a few months ago...a lady ran a red light & hit my car. She was uninsured & has a suspended license. My car is damaged & my insurance company at the time (MetLife) said they won't pay to fix it because I didn't have uninsured motorist coverage but... View More
answered on May 4, 2018
Uninsured motorist coverage is mandatory in Oregon. The coverage amount is the same as the bodily injury coverage in your policy unless you have specifically waived that in writing. If you agreed in writing to a reduced amount of coverage, you still must have UM coverage of at least $25,000. I... View More
i had right of way, he had a stop sign, i was turning and he hit me. what do i do now?
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answered on Mar 28, 2018
Most attorneys will provide a free consultation. Contact a local attorney to find out your legal rights as to compensation and coverage for property damage and / or personal injuries. While AVVO is a wonderful forum, it is not a substitute for having the legal advice from an attorney as to the... View More
I was in a passenger in a minor car accident, and I suffered whiplash and back strain. I went to the hospitial that night and chiropractor following the suggestions of the doctor and to help alleviate pain. We were not at fault as we were rear-ended and at a complete stop. I am the last person to... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2018
It is really confusing to figure out what is going on and whether you still have a viable claim. Call and attorney and make an appointment to discuss this in person and bring all your documents including emails and text messages that show what was discussed and what was agreed to. It is an... View More
My daughter still has half of her belongings in my garage. She was bringing things back and forth. Unsure of her relationship. She only dated him for 10 months. Lived with him maybe 5 of those months. I'm just wanting my daughter's hope chest with everything that was in it. Computer and... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Talk to a lawyer who handles estates. He can write the jerk.
The person who hit and left the scene, filed a claim, also I did as well. The police are involved already. He has admitted responsibility to his insurance.
answered on Feb 19, 2018
If he has insurance under Oregon Law the insurance company is required to quickly settle the damage claim with you. If you have full coverage you can just use your own insurance, pay the deductible, and wait for your insurance company to deal with the other drive and your insurance. They will... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
First of all make sure you understand what your lawyer is stating about your agreement. Most agreements have an additional clause that the client must pay expenses out of the client's share of the recovery. So if that is what is going on your share would be 1/2 minus the expenses. There... View More
When I file a claim I later found out I apparently didn't have insurance but I was suppose to have insurance, what happens. My truck is really damage and I have being have a lot of neck and back pain. At first the driver was saying she was going to pay for the damage now she is saying she is... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
You may be in a tough position in certain regards if you were driving without insurance, this is the case whether you knew about it or not. In Oregon, you are barred from recovering non-economic damages for a loss that occurs while driving uninsured. There are certain exceptions, but this can get... View More
Just went to get gas and pulling out of driveway bumped driver headed down the road. Bent in the fender and cracked the bumper cover. Gave my # and offered reimbursement to driver. His car was rented from Ziopcar.
answered on Jan 27, 2018
I am sure that he turned it over to his insurance or the Zipcar insurance. Someone will call you and ask you to pay the bill. Don't be suckered however. Only pay the repair bill if it includes a complete release of ALL LIABILITY for the accident and from the driver. Keep in mind that this... View More
Does my insurance still need to pay for any preventable head-related injuries? It was his fault for not wearing a helmet.
answered on Feb 18, 2018
The fact that the injured bicyclist was not wearing a protective helmet would not be an issue that could diminish the the value of the case to the plaintiff who was injured. In fact, most lawyers would submit a motion in limine to prevent the lack of a helmet to be introduced as a factor in the... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2018
I don't know what you mean by the date in service is wrong? Service is the day they hand you the papers, not the day the papers you were handed were signed. There will be another document that will be filed with the court which should have the correct date of service when it hits the court.... View More
he was not driving his own vehicle. The woman's car he was driving did not have insurance. I sued them in small claims court for my car repair costs. Now, they have filed a counter claim for their vehicle. Can I be held responsible?
answered on Jan 20, 2018
Possibly. Call your insurance. Their counterclaim just triggered your insurance company to have to defend you under the terms of your policy. (Did you have full coverage? If so you should just get your repairs paid under your full coverage and your insurance company will go after the other... View More
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