What To Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Oregon
A rideshare crash is disorienting in a way a typical car accident isn’t. Within hours of the collision, Uber or Lyft’s claims team is already working the file. Multiple insurance policies may apply, and which one pays depends on a detail most people don’t think to capture at the scene. If you were hurt as […]
Should You Talk to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident in Oregon?
Table of Contents Do You Have to Speak with the Insurance Company? Why Insurance Adjusters Ask Questions Early How Your Statements Can Affect Fault What You Can Safely Share Steps to Protect Yourself When Dealing with Insurance What to Do Next After Speaking with Insurance After a car accident, one of the first calls you […]
Who Is at Fault in an Oregon Car Accident? Understanding Comparative Negligence.
Table of Contents What Does “Fault” Mean After a Car Accident? How Comparative Negligence Works in Oregon Why Fault Isn’t Always Obvious Common Scenarios Where Fault Is Shared How Comparative Negligence Affects Your Claim Steps That Can Help Protect Your Claim Why Understanding Oregon’s Fault Rules Matters What to Do Next After an Oregon Car […]
Avoiding Car Accidents in Oregon This Spring: Risks and Crucial Tips
Spring in Oregon is a beautiful time of year, with the landscape bursting into life. However, it also presents unique driving challenges that can increase the risk of car accidents. As the days grow longer and the weather shifts, it’s crucial for Oregon drivers to be extra vigilant. At Precision Litigation Northwest, we understand the […]
Thanksgiving Travel: Tips to Stay Safe on Oregon Roads
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and delicious food. For many Oregonians, it also means hitting the road to visit loved ones. While the anticipation of gathering with family is exciting, the journey itself can present challenges, especially with potentially unpredictable weather and increased traffic. Get to your destination safely and avoid car accidents. Here […]
Determining Fault in Multi-Car Accidents in Bend
Being involved in a multi-car accident in Bend can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and facing a maze of questions about fault, insurance, and your next steps. Unlike straightforward two-car crashes, these incidents can involve a web of drivers, overlapping insurance policies, and complex questions about who is actually responsible. Every detail—what you say at […]
How Bend’s Weather Influences Accident Rates
Driving safely in Bend, Oregon, requires more than simply following basic road rules. The region’s distinct climate and weather conditions significantly affect road safety, raising the risk of accidents. From unexpected snowstorms to slick rains, understanding these conditions is crucial for all drivers. At Precision Litigation Northwest, we equip you to face these challenges, ensuring […]
Steps to Take if a Hit & Run Occurs
Experiencing a hit-and-run accident can be a daunting and disorienting event. Not only are you left to deal with the immediate aftermath, but you also face the challenge of navigating legal and insurance processes. In Bend, Oregon, knowing exactly what steps to take following such an incident can significantly impact the outcome of your situation. […]
The Top 3 Things You Need to Know About Oregon Car Accident Law
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Oregon, here’s what you need to know about car accident law. Tragically, car accidents in Oregon have gone up almost 13% in the last year. At Precision Litigation Northwest Law, we’ve seen and handled a sizable share of car accident lawsuits. Our clients come to us […]
What are Your Next Steps After Being Involved in a Car Accident?
If you’ve been hurt, there are several steps you need to take to protect your ability to get just and fair compensation for your damages, pain, and suffering. In Oregon, thousands of people are involved in car accidents every day. Most are fortunately minor, and the police do not get involved. However, a significant number […]
These articles cover Oregon car accident law from the side of the person who was hurt: what to do at the scene and in the first week, how fault is decided, how to deal with the insurance company, and when to settle.
A few rules run through all of them. Oregon gives you two years from the crash to file an injury lawsuit (ORS 12.110), and only 180 days to give written notice if a city, county or state vehicle or road was involved (ORS 30.275). Your own auto policy’s personal injury protection pays at least $15,000 in medical bills for one year regardless of fault (ORS 742.520 to 742.524). Oregon’s comparative fault rule (ORS 31.600) reduces what you recover by your share of the blame and bars recovery above 50 percent, which is why the insurer’s first questions are about what you did.
When the other driver has no insurance or too little, the uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage that every Oregon auto policy carries can pay the difference. If anyone was hurt, a car was towed or the damage passed the DMV’s dollar threshold, each driver must also send the DMV a collision report within 72 hours; the police report does not replace it.
The posts are written by a Bend car accident law firm for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists hurt on US-97, US-20, OR-126 and the streets of Bend, Redmond and the rest of Central Oregon. Some are seasonal, like winter ice, spring gravel and Thanksgiving travel over the passes; others deal with rideshare crashes, hit-and-runs and multi-car collisions. They are general information, not advice on your case. If you were hurt in a car accident in Oregon, call 541-948-8830 for a free consultation.