At the Law Offices of Brain Whitehead in Salem Oregon, all of our personal injury cases are done on a contingency fee basis. Put simply, that means that we don’t get paid if you don’t win your case. The rationale is to provide an equal access to justice. You don’t have to be wealthy to
Pain and suffering is a legal phrase referring to certain injuries that a victim suffers from of an accident. It not only includes physical pain, but also emotional scars such as fear, insomnia, grief, worry, inconvenience and even the loss of enjoyment of life. In most personal injury cases, the injured party should be able
No doubt we are a consumer driven society. Millions of products in every industry imaginable are produced every year. As a public, our expectation is that the products we by are safe to use. Further, we expect that manufacturers, distributers, and retailers have a responsibility for the reasonable wellbeing of consumers when their products are
Educating people on workers comp – how to make sure your claim gets accepted It happens all the time. You injure yourself at work, but shake it off, man up and keep working, because you want to be a good employee, a team player. You go home and hope it will get better and it
From renters or homeowners insurance to auto, health, and disability coverages, the average person spends a lot of money each year on insurance premiums. But most people don’t suffer large losses and, as a result, have very little experience dealing with insurance companies on large claims. The unlucky ones who do file such claims, may
A question that often comes up is, “Can I sue my employer if I’ve been hurt at work?”. In most circumstances, an employee who flies a workers compensation claim in Oregon is entitled to certain limited benefits if his or her claim is accepted by the workers comp insurance carrier. Typically, in this arrangement, the
After an injury on the job in Oregon, workers compensation should take care of your medical bills and lost wages so you can focus on getting better. But, people injured on the job are often overwhelmed by questions, and don’t really know what benefits they are entitled to. The process of worker’s compensation claims can
Personal Injury Protection insurance and Bicycle Accidents Adrenaline runs extremely high after any kind of accident but particularly if you were hit by a car while riding your bicycle. Riders often leave the scene of the bicycle accident without getting any information from the driver, thinking that they’re not hurt very badly. But when the
I have been riding street motorcycles for 40 years. Yes, I had a couple of serious crashes, but luckily all I have lost is bike parts and skin. As a rider myself I know that motorcycle riders are uniquely vulnerable on the road. You have to be more aware and exercise a greater degree of
Many workers who have sustained an injury at their job have a lot of questions about Workers Compensation. The simple thought that worker’s comp will pay for all medical costs and cover time lost at work, can quickly get very complicated when an insurance company has the authority to deny or accept your claim. In this
