During a car accident, you may suffer injuries that you do not feel until hours or even days afterward. While most delayed onset injuries do not pose serious threats to the life of a victim, delayed onset injuries to the abdomen are very serious and deserve immediate attention. If you…
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Making a car insurance claim? Things you need to do.
The thought of making a car insurance claim may be enough to make your stomach turn. This typically means that something has gone wrong on the road, such as being part of a motor vehicle accident. While you don’t dream of the day when you can make a car insurance…
Things to absolutely avoid when making a car insurance claim
If the time comes to make a car insurance claim, such as after an accident, you need to take all the right steps. Although you may think you know what you are doing, it’s easy to make a mistake that could harm your ability to receive the compensation you deserve.…
6 ways to combat a DUI charge
Getting arrested and accused of drunk driving can have instant and severe consequences on your life — even before a conviction occurs. You could be suspended from your job or suffer other job consequences, you could suffer from a smeared reputation amongst your friends and you might experience difficulties in…
Why should you hire a personal injury attorney after a car crash?
Just because you are part of a car crash does not necessarily mean you are able to receive compensation. However, if the other party was at fault, you need to learn more about your legal rights. Many people are the “do it yourself” type, believing that they can navigate the…
What treatments are there for soft-tissue injuries?
Soft-tissue injuries may not seem like they’re life-changing, but many can be, at least in the short term. Soft-tissue injuries range from strains and sprains to bruises. Soft-tissue injuries are typically caused by sudden traumatic events like car accidents or trip-and-fall incidents. They can also be caused by overusing the…
What damages are available through a personal injury claim?
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you know how difficult the aftermath of an accident can be. A traumatic injury changes your life. You can no longer get up and go to work in the morning like you used to. If you had a physical job, you…
Do you have the right to refuse a field-sobriety or breath test?
You were driving when the police pulled you over. The officer explains that he’d like you to take a field-sobriety test, because your vehicle was weaving in the lane. You know you haven’t been drinking. What should you do? Do you have to take the test? Here are a few…
An Oregon DUI charge carries hefty penalties
Getting charged with a DUI can change your life in a matter of minutes. One moment, you’re headed home from work or a social gathering and the next, you’re on your way to spend the night in jail. The whole experience can be traumatic, especially if you weren’t breaking the…
If I’m in an accident, who pays my medical bills?
When you get sick or are hurt, do you ever think twice about going to the doctor? Does it have anything to do with how costly the bill could be? If so, you are not alone. The rising cost of medical care has made it no longer feel like a…