What if I am partly at fault?

Property Damage, Auto Accidents

If you were partly at fault, it will be up to the involved parties or insurance companies to determine and agree upon percentages of fault. You will receive a reduced settlement based on those percentages.

For example, if your claim is $1,000, but everyone agrees you were 25 percent at fault, you will be entitled to receive $750.

NOTE: Beware! In Oregon, if you agree you were more than 50 percent at fault, you will not be entitled to receive anything. This does not apply if you file a claim against your own collision coverage.

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If the claim is less than $2,500, you do not need a personal injury attorney in Oregon. In fact, if you file the lawsuit in

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In automobile accidents, your own auto insurance will pay medical bills up to at least $15,000 during the first year. In addition, your insurance company will

What if my insurance company refuses to make “PIP” payments?

As long as treatments are related to injuries received in the accident and are reasonable in amount, the law requires that the PIP carrier pay

What if the insurance adjuster contacts me?

Often an adjuster from the other person’s insurance company will contact you soon after your personal injury to discuss settlement of your property damage. This