Recent Blog Posts
WHAT IF AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER THREATENS ME?
Our clients and potential clients who reach out to our firm consistently tell us that they have been threatened by an adjuster working for the insurance company of the person or company who caused a car crash, slip and fall, or other injury to them. Whether it is the adjuster telling them they will… Read More »
DO I HAVE TO PAY BACK WORKER’S COMPENSATION FROM MY PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT OR VERDICT?
Do I have to pay back Worker’s Compensation benefits that were paid to me out of my personal injury case settlement or verdict? The short answer is yes. The long answer is somewhat more complicated, and unfortunately there is no easy way to break it down into a simple explanation. But if you are… Read More »
WHAT IS MEDIATION?
Ironically, I decided to write this post during a mediation. Mediations have a lot of dead time—time when there isn’t much to do other than to occupy one’s mind—sometimes in a productive and worthwhile manner, other times on ESPN.com or browsing the Columbian and other news outlets. Despite the down time, mediation does serve… Read More »
SHOULD I GIVE A STATEMENT TO THE OTHER DRIVER’S INSURANCE?
If you’ve been involved in an auto collision, the other driver’s insurance company is likely going to contact you by phone within the first several days afterwards. They will likely seem quite pleasant and concerned for your well-being, especially if it’s pretty clear their insured was at fault for causing the collision. The adjuster… Read More »
WHAT IS A DEMAND LETTER?
One of the things I enjoy about the practice of law is meeting and working with new people with varied experiences and backgrounds and learning about who they are, what they do, and the way they live. Drawing from my journalism background (I obtained a journalism major in my undergraduate education and held multiple… Read More »
THE DRIVER THAT HIT ME WAS UNINSURED. AM I OUT OF LUCK?
Insurance can simultaneously feel like the most expensive thing you hope you never need, and the cheapest thing you ever bought. Even though there are laws in Oregon and Washington requiring drivers to have auto insurance, it is a sad reality that there are still many drivers on the road driving uninsured. At the… Read More »
ON-THE-JOB PERSONAL INJURY CASES FAQ
I got hurt while working, can you help me? Perhaps. It depends on what part of your case is at issue. On-the-job injuries and deaths can arise because of the negligence of the worker themselves, or due to the negligence of another. If the injury or death occurs as a result of the negligence… Read More »
WHAT IS DISCOVERY?
“Discovery” is just a fancy legal term that means “documents and information shared with the other side.” The law sometimes has a way of using a single ten-dollar word when stringing together a few one-dollar words would provide more clarity and meaning. Such is the case with the word “discovery.” I frequently tell my… Read More »
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PROVE IN A WRONGFUL DEATH CIVIL CASE?
While each wrongful death lawsuit possesses its own unique characteristics, many cases have one common denominator–the individual or entity who caused your loved one’s death (the defendant) acted negligently. Those cases involve showing the defendant was negligent and their negligence was a cause of the victim’s death. NEGLIGENCE In many cases, a civil wrongful death action… Read More »
HOW DOES A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AFFECT A PERSON’S LIFE?
While any type of injury resulting from an accident can be painful and affect day-to-day living, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have lifelong consequences. From affecting thought and mood to the ability to walk, our brains control every aspect of our life. Any form of head injury can have a significant impact on a person’s quality… Read More »
