When an unexpected injury, caused by someone else’s negligence, turns your life upside down, the immediate concerns are often obvious: medical bills, pain and suffering, and the wages you miss while recovering. These are all critical aspects of any personal injury claim. However, a less understood, yet profoundly impactful, component of compensation

When you’re injured in an accident, the financial toll is only part of the burden. Emotional pain, physical suffering, and long-term lifestyle changes can weigh heavily on victims and their families. In Portland, personal injury law provides two categories of compensation to help address these consequences: economic and non-economic damages. Understanding these

Understanding Truck Accident Claim Timelines If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, one of the first questions you may have is, “How long will it take to resolve my claim?” The answer depends on several factors, as truck accident cases are often more complex than standard car accident claims. At Dawson

What Is Black Box Data in Truck Accidents? In the aftermath of a truck accident, evidence is critical to establishing liability and securing fair compensation. One of the most powerful tools available to a Portland truck accident attorney is “black box” data. Often referred to as the Event Data Recorder (EDR), Electronic

Many Portlanders are injured in accidents and mishaps through no fault of their own.  Without any advance notice, they can be tossed into a difficult medical, legal and emotional situation that can test their limits in many ways. While dealing with an accident is never easy, you can take much of the

On the surface, in Portland, if you’re involved in an accident with a large truck or an 18-wheeler due to negligence on the driver’s part, then affixing blame would appear to be an easy task. Aside from the fact that it will probably be one of the most traumatic events in your