You were in a car accident and you’re asking, how do you put a value on a deep cut across your face that requires 16 sutures and will leave a permanent scar? What is a broken vertebra worth that causes severe pain, and loss of work, and forces a necessary back surgery? Will you ever
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident in Salem Oregon, you probably have all kinds of questions and confusion about claims, medical bills, personal property damage and many other things. Here is a list of the most important things you should know about recovering damages. Personal Injury claim defined In order to have a valid personal
If you’ve been in an auto accident, and have sustained serious injuries, you may think you have a legal claim against the driver of the other car. But a valid legal claim can only happen if you can prove that the offending party was negligent and that negligence caused your injuries. Just because you think
Although you can still help yourself by hiring a Salem Oregon car accident lawyer late in the process of your personal injury case, there are quite a few compelling reasons to seek representation early in the case, rather than later. They might not be as obvious as you think. 1. First and foremost, don’t trust
While you may have health care benefits and a primary care provider, it’s important to be selective about your choice of physician when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of your injuries after you’ve been injured in a car crash. Your insurance benefits resulting from a personal injury claim allow you to choose whatever kind
Getting injured in an accident that you didn’t cause is bad enough. Learning that the other driver doesn’t have insurance can be horrifying. What are your options? How will you pay your medical bills? What if it takes a long time to recover and you have to miss work? As far as medical bills and
Car accidents, fender benders and especially rear end collisions are all too common and it doesn’t take broken bones to make a personal injury claim. In fact, quite often, injuries resulting from being hit in an accident are soft tissue injuries. Sprains and strains are considered damages too. If you have been injured and it
The time right after you’ve been injured in an accident can be painful and confusing. Your main priority is to get better. But you also want to know if you have a legitimate legal claim against another individual for a settlement? How much can you expect to recover? How long will it take to settle?
