February 10th, 2010
ORS 20.080 has always assisted injury victims in recovering from the at-fault party in smaller Oregon personal injury cases. Finally, after many years, the Oregon Legislature has increased the amount injured persons can claim under the statute from $5,500 to $7,500, effective January 1, 2010. That amount jumps up to $10,000 in 2012.
Under the new ORS 20.080, a personal injury claimant must make a written demand for damages, up to $7,500, on the at-fault person and the at-fault person’s insurance company, if known. The demand must cite to ORS 20.080, include proof of damages (i.e., medical records, medical expenses, bills, etc.), and provide the at-fault party thirty days to settle. (more…)
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February 5th, 2010
Recently Oregon joined a small number of states in the country and banned the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. As of January 1, 2010, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle and use a hand-held cell phone in Oregon.
The ban applies to talking and texting while the car is moving and stopped. If caught, the violation will cost the offender $142. However, hands-free devices are permitted. Unfortunately, driving with a hands-free device may not be any safer than driving with a hand-held cell phone.
Research shows that drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a collision when they are using a cell phone. Research also shows that hand-free devices are not more safe because the conversation itself creates the distraction. (more…)
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