Personal Injury Law Blog

Compensatory vs Punitive Damages Case: RoundUp

A judge in a California case has told the parties to a lawsuit that she intends to reduce a May 19, 2019 $2 billion punitive damage award for RoundUp to $250 million. As it turns out, it’s an interesting case of compensatory vs punitive damages – and well in line with the law. Here’s why.

compensatory vs punitive damages in Roundup Case

Personal Injury Settlements for Minors: What You Need to Know

Accidents happen every day. However, when a minor or young child is involved – or even worse, hurt – a lot of legal questions arise. In case of a settlement payout, parents or caretakers are faced with having to make a lot of decisions. We’ll guide you.

Pedestrian Hit by a Car in a Crosswalk? Know the Rules

Crosswalk laws can often be confusing in Oregon – particularly when faced with out-of-state pedestrians and drivers, not aware of the local rules. And maybe counter-intuitively, drivers are not always at fault in crosswalk accidents. So here are a few really important things to know about Oregon pedestrian crosswalk laws.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UIM) in Oregon: What You Need to Know

In my practice as an auto accident attorney, I frequently untangle Oregon’s complex auto insurance laws for my clients. For example: what is UIM? And who pays your medical bills after a car accident, and under which scenario? I’ll unpack it for you.

man reviewing his uninsured motorist coverage in Oregon

How Does Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance Work in Oregon?

So you’ve been in a car accident. No matter the impact of your injuries, you’re likely faced with medical bills, have missed work, and owe your babysitter for childcare while you were in the hospital. You’re in luck however: there is this thing called Personal Injury Protection Insurance – or PIP. And whether you knew it or not – you’ve already paid for it, and will be able to reap the benefits. How does it work here in Oregon? Let…