Year: 2025
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How common are motorcycle accidents compared to car accidents?
A significant concern in Oregon is the high rate of impaired driving and speeding among drivers involved in fatal motorcycle crashes. Although motorcycles are inherently dangerous, you can decrease your risk of causing injuries and fatalities by following these best practices for safety. Over 41% of the drivers involved in fatal motorcycle crashes were speeding,…
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What are the odds of surviving a motorcycle accident?
There is a reported 80% chance of injury or death on a motorcycle in the event of an accident, compared to about 20% for passenger vehicles. While about 95% of motorcycle accidents are survivable, it’s important to note that surviving a motorcycle accident doesn’t necessarily mean riders escape without injuries. Motorcycle accident statistics reference factors…
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Understanding Personal Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know Before You Settle Your Claim
Introduction: The High Stakes of Personal Injury Settlements When an individual suffers harm due to someone else’s negligence—be it in a car accident, slip-and-fall incident, or medical malpractice case—the legal system allows the injured party to seek compensation. This compensation typically comes in the form of a personal injury settlement. Unlike courtroom verdicts, which are…
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How much are most truck accident settlements?
Contact Patrick Daniel Law for FREE today. Overloading a truck can affect its handling and braking capabilities, which increases the risk of an accident. For motorists, liability refers to their legal responsibility to account for damages that were the result of trucking accidents. A substantial factor making accident cases involving commercial trucks more complicated is…
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How much compensation for a slip?
An experienced slip and fall attorney can be invaluable when navigating the complexities of a slip and fall case in New York. An experienced slip and fall attorney can be invaluable when navigating the complexities of a slip and fall case in New York. Causation is not always obvious, and does not always come from…
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What injured party must prove to win a premises liability case?
By working with Villasenor Law Firm, clients get the inside information they need to conclude their claim successfully. Many insurance companies attempt to settle premises liability claims quickly by offering an initial lowball settlement. Many insurance companies attempt to settle premises liability claims quickly by offering an initial lowball settlement. Understanding the principles of premises…
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Does insurance cover if you hit a pedestrian?
If the reason for the pedestrian accident stemmed from something other than the driver, (street and sidewalk planning, road maintenance, no stop sign, malfunctioning traffic light), then the claim for negligence might be against the municipality. If the reason for the pedestrian accident stemmed from something other than the driver, (street and sidewalk planning, road…
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How to Calculate Future Medical Expenses in Injury Settlements
Learn how to accurately estimate future medical expenses injury costs for personal injury settlements. Get expert tips on calculating long-term healthcare needs and compensation.
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What are the steps in filing a medical malpractice lawsuit?
Records Request The earliest indication of a potential lawsuit may be a request for medical records from a patient or a plaintiff’s attorney. As discussed above, during discovery, each party is required to disclose relevant evidence to the other parties, which could include medical records, medical history, employment records, and other relevant information. The first…
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How much is the reimbursement for dog bite?
If you are a stay-at-home parent you can have losses equal to the cost of hiring someone to perform the household labor you’re no longer able to handle due to your injuries. After suffering injuries from a bite or attack inflicted by someone else’s dog, you may have the right to recover compensation for your…