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Hi, I have a question about dealing with an auto accident between two parties who both agreed to take care of the accident privately. The accident occurred in Oregon state but one of the drivers lives in Washington. Under which state should I fill out a Auto Accident Release of Liability Form? Can... View More 
answered on Apr 24, 2018
Honestly, it would not matter, to the extent there would be different forms. A release would be a release. The accident occurred in Oregon, which means that is really the proper forum.
answered on Apr 13, 2018
Renters insurance should cover a claim made against you for such, in that they should defend you. As to the merits f such a claim, I would posit it would likely not be a successful case.
I was hit in the face by a crazed women and her cell phone, while walking the street in Eugene Oregon. I was not at a business. I have horreible scars on my face that makes it hard to be in public. I suffer from massive migraines.
answered on Mar 28, 2018
You just draft a complaint and file it, then serve her. However, you might consult with a personal injury attorney first to go over all of your options.
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
answered on Mar 20, 2018
If you caused the accident and you are asking if your insurance will then cover the damages you caused, unlikely. However, if they did not give you proper notice that it would expire, then you may have an argument.
If you did not cause the accident, get it renewed ASAP, as otherwise you... View More
Was abused and harassed by supervisor for 6mths reported it. She assaulted me. I lost my job
answered on Mar 19, 2018
Most employment law claims have a one-year statute of limitations, so you may be too late. Further, it depends on what the harassment was about, as it has to be related to you being in a protected class.
That said, you could use the harassment against your employer to sue them for the... View More
He also shoved his way into the camper we were living in and broke our stuff in the process of the 2nd assault. He is also trying to say we stole 10g worth of stuff that he said we could have and we got out of the dumpster. He refuses to pay and says he is keeping everything I purchased for the job... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2018
Hard to follow exactly what happened. If he assaulted you, you can sue for battery. If you were an employee, you can sue for the back wages and a penalty wage. If you were an independent contractor, you can sue for breach of contract.
(I had keys to the house and the porch is open and visible, so you can see right into it.) I had to leave on very short notice, this past Saturday. I do not own a car and I can only carry so many things with me. We agreed that I would come back today to get the rest of my things. I texted her... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Go get the stuff.Ask friends, family for help. Legally you have an argument to make but your stuff get's taken you don't want to be tied up making arguments--spend the time getting a ride. A cab if you have some money. Free rent that long means she's going to get the sympathy.
My story: I was shopping a retail store, the associate scanned my items and I payed with my credit card. The recipts were printing and I was signed one of the recipts. She asked to look at my credit card when I have shopped in their stores and never asked to look at my card. I decline because it... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2018
Being able to sue and actually winning are two different things. Here, you would need to show why the cashier asked, and then it would have to be due to some sort of discrimination such as race.
answered on Feb 27, 2018
Generally speaking, no. Most are two years. Wrongful death, which is a type of personal injury is three years, and defamation I believe is one-year.
neighborhood?
answered on Feb 14, 2018
You could, but unlike dogs, there is no statute as to economic damages that makes it easier to win: https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/31.360
If the company displays photos or videos of non-OSHA compliant work practices on their social media, website, promotional media, etc. or the client observes employees of the company working in an unsafe manner, does the client assume some level of liability if an employee of said company gets hurt... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
I don't believe so. If a worker is injured they should be guided by their insurer and not give statements.
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
when I am requesting non-economic damages, do I have to cite the subheadings all the way to the category of their profession? Or will ORS 31.250 do?
answered on Feb 2, 2018
If you are requesting punitive damages, you really need to have an attorney as this is a complex process.
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
Since asbestos is a carcinogenic agent which needs to be carefully handled, the answer is no. Removing asbestos can entail tremendous health consequences, as well as serious environmental contamination, if performed incorrectly. Therefore, it is a job which must be left to professionals who have... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2018
This would be what we call medical malpractice, and it happens because we are humans and prone to errors. Hopefully she did not have any bad reactions. If she did, then you would have a good medical malpractice case. If she was not harmed, there is still a small case, but not worth much (I settled... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2018
This depends on the facts of your case. First you have to figure out what the legal duty was. Generally, drivers of motor vehicles have a duty to avoid collisions of any nature. This duty is heightened when it comes to collisions where pedestrians are likely to be found (crosswalks, etc.) Once... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2017
No. You will have a personal injury lawsuit just like you would in any type of car accident, but you have to do what is called a tort claim notice if the government agency is an Oregon State or Local Agency and that notice needs to be sent out within 180 days of the accident or you lose your... View More
his property?
answered on Dec 11, 2017
Prior incidents, or witnesses that were told by the landowner of the condition.
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