Presenting Your Case

Posted on: 26 July 2017

After an auto accident, your first thought may not be what happens to your insurance rates, especially if you've been injured or your car totaled. However, the fact is that any reported accident affects your insurance. Check out these three facts regarding auto insurance after an accident to see what you can expect next. Your Rates May Increase One popular fear is that your auto insurance rates will increase if you are in an accident, and unfortunately, that is usually true, especially if you are the at-fault driver.
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Posted on: 26 July 2017

An accident in July on the Oregon Coast's Highway 101 shows the unintended consequences when commercial truck drivers aren't paying full attention.  The semi-truck held containers of hagfish, an eel-like creature that secretes a slimy substance when stressed. As the driver neared a construction zone, he slammed on his brakes. The quick stop caused 13 containers of eels to slide off the commercial truck and break open on the highway.
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Posted on: 25 July 2017

A dog bite can be a very traumatic experience. If you have suffered from a dog bite, you may want to file a personal injury claim and hire a dog bite attorney. Unfortunately, many people go about this wrong and wind up getting denied the compensation they deserve. Luckily, you can increase your chances of a successful claim by following these three tips. 1. Obtain Medical Treatment If you plan to file a personal injury claim against the dog's owner or insurance company, you need to seek medical treatment.
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Posted on: 24 July 2017

In a personal injury case, pretrial motions can sometimes help in resolving the case before it even goes to trial. Motions can be filed by either party. If you and your attorney were unable to reach a settlement with the insurance company and a trial is imminent, here is what you need to know about pretrial motions. Can Your Case Be Tossed by the Court? One of the most commonly filed pretrial motions in personal injury cases is a motion to dismiss.
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