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A 14-yr.-old was struck by a car on the corner by our property in 9/17. We learned of this in August 2019, when we received a letter from a lawyer saying we are partially liable because our hedge was overgrown, and our homeowners insurance should pay. The hedge was overgrown/very tall when we... View More 
answered on Oct 17, 2019
Do what the attorney had said, turn this over to your homeowners insurance. They will then hire an attorney and defend you.
is there anything we can do to make sure there is not a third person this will happen to
answered on Sep 28, 2019
This isn't a legal question. However using common sense would go a long way to prevent such tragedies. You and the surviving members of your family should either get rid of any guns you have in your homes or be a responsible gun owner and get a secure gun safe and store you guns there. If... View More
My house is part of a condo HOA and sometimes the kids from the neighboring apartments come over to play with my kids. They will often ride their bikes around the parking lot. But my wife and I are concerned because they do not have helmets. So if they are riding their bikes on the HOA property... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2019
Premises liability is very complicated. The best thing you can to is to make sure you have good home owner's insurance and high policy limits. Oregon law requires children to wear helmets but it is really up to the parents to enforce this. You are not liable for what children do or the... View More
If a therapy practice has a policy that they do not see registered sex offenders as clients,
Should this information be made available to you, on their website, or as a screening question?
It wasn't made available to a friend of mine and he started therapy and was seen for 9... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2019
I'm unaware of it. The practice should have asked. He can file a complaint with the licensing board but I dont see anything. However he should contact a member of the State of Washington Trial Lawyers Assn/Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
answered on Jul 17, 2019
You can certainly contract with any Personal Injury Lawyer on a hourly basis but why would you? It is usually to your advantage to work on a contingency basis. An hourly basis would mean paying the Attorney up front from your own funds to cover their fees and they can drop your case if the money... View More
My mother in law filed a PIP claim against my auto insurance, for an accident I had no involvement in from 11/16. It's is a last ditch effort by her lawyer to get money. She is not written on my policy but did live with us at the time. GEICO has left it in limbo for months and it looks like my... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2019
You can't, and honestly its not a last ditch effort, its what the law is, she is covered if she lived with you. https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/742.520
answered on Jun 18, 2019
I don't see how this is a personal injury question. It sounds like you are asking about a criminal charge. Try re-posting this as a criminal law question. To be liable in a personal injury lawsuit the defendant only needs to be found to be negligent in their conduct which caused the injury.
My uncle was hurt badly, it was Sprint carriers Corp. Semi truck with trailer hit head on
answered on Jun 7, 2019
Your uncles should get a personal injury Attorney. Since you say you weren't at fault your uncle's Attorney will likely look to the other driver and their insurance for damages. Similarly an Attorney can represent your two boys against the other driver and their insurance.
As... View More
She picked her up from a friend's house and hid her from me, and has been instrumental in the kidnapping and coercion of her, which the nose piercing is evidence of.
We cant seem to locate any information on who or how to contact the company on this as well
answered on May 29, 2019
I hope your wife is recovering from her injuries. You're asking about her rights. That could depend on additional details. Was the orbital sander defective in any way. From a product liability standpoint, that means: was it defectively manufactured, designed, or did it fail to provide adequate... View More
I was testing an electric blower and the employee from the store handed me a bad extension cord that was missing the ground yea and I was electrocuted.
answered on May 26, 2019
Electrocuted? Then you are dead now if that's what you mean. Probably you got an electric shock. Unless this caused a medical problem where you ended up needing medical treatment this isn't going to be the type of case that most Attorneys could find a way to take economically. So if... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2019
I don't know what ADP stands for. It's not common lingo for Oregon PI Attorneys. I also don't know what you mean by serving papers on the insurance company? You don't serve papers on an insurance company unless you are suing them for something. Normally you serve the person... View More
We were both living with her friends from work and we got in a fight one day going to work/school and during her day at work she broke up with me and I was immediately rendered homeless. This caused me to have to move to another state and be unable to go to the college. It was past the time limits... View More
I have been accused of violating my lease. They say they have me on camera. I have a signed statement from the man who actually committed the offense. I am 80 and in a wheelchair. I cannot take this harassment anymore. It is adversely affecting my health. I have been in Home Forward for 24... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2019
It is unclear whether this is still in an informal state of resolution or if you are being sued in court. Either way, you likely do indeed need the aid of a landlord-tenant attorney. Simply make an appointment to review everything with a local one and see where you go from there.
answered on Mar 5, 2019
Depends, are they a licensed contractor? If they are, then you should be good. If you hired someone else, well, you were not supposed to and you may be on the hook. File a claim with your homeowner's policy and see if they can sort it out.
my mom 101 was prescribed nitrofurtion , a macrbid drug .not for the elderly with pre existing conditions that when givin that drug can lead to serious problems .now my moms back in hospitol over that drug and ignorant dr.
answered on Jan 23, 2019
I don't see a malpractice case nor do I see one any attorney would take. If you want contact a member of the Oregon Assn for Justice that handles malpractice. Do avoid discussing this on social media as your mom may have problems seeing a doctor if your family gets a reputaiton of... View More
Sorry for the abrupt question only had 120 character. Injury happened in dec 2015 and all of the appropriate paperwork that providence gave me was filled out and returned to my employer the very next day as they had set up a appointment with a hand specialist. That bill apparently got paid and I... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2019
This is why you should have hired an attorney back when you received the notice of the small claims case. You may be able to have the judgment set aside, but seek out a consumer protection attorney (not me) ASAP. Not next week, NOW. Use Google and search to find one. Time is of the essence, and was... View More
There were no witnesses to the event and the injury required many stitches but not severe. Dog owners are cooperating and are willing to help financially but with in reason. Dog has never bitten or shown signs of aggression. Many strangers visit property daily. Victim has a history of seeking... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Your question contains two different issues. One is financial liability. That is easy to deal with. Call your home owners or renters insurance company and report the incident. Insurance companies are very skilled at dealing with inflated claims and that is what your premium dollars really go to... View More
but got injured due to holes in the ground that weren't covered.
answered on Dec 18, 2018
You likely are barred by recreational immunity: https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/105.682
If seriously injured, consult with a personal injury attorney to confirm.
my medical bills?
answered on Dec 4, 2018
Depends on how you were injured, as in whose fault was it. Be careful, you have to send a tort claim notice within 180 days of the injury though.
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