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Common Myths About Car Accident Lawsuits

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After a car accident with injuries, you may turn to the Internet to find out what to do about a claim or lawsuit. However, use caution about what you read online. You may come across many myths or information that does not apply to your specific Oregon auto accident. Learn about common car accident lawsuit myths below, then speak to a  car accident attorney in Portland  for follow-up questions. First of all, you may think that because Oregon is a no-fault state, you cannot file a car accident lawsuit. Not true! All drivers must indeed have personal injury protection insurance, which is used to pay for the first few thousand dollars of your damages. This is the no-fault portion of the Oregon car accident law. However, if you have serious injuries that affect your ability to take care of yourself or have maimed you in a major way, you may be able to file a car accident lawsuit. For example, if you lose an arm in an accident when the other car crushes it in a T bone accident, this is an i

Severe Automobile Accident Injuries

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Serious automobile accidents happen daily in Oregon. Between driver negligence, poor weather, faulty roads, and defective vehicles, severe injuries can result in these accidents. If you are severely injured in a car accident, you should speak to a skilled automobile accident lawyer right away – The Herron Law Firm can help. If you have any of the severe injuries below, you will need a lot of compensation for your medical care in the future. Traumatic Brain Injuries:  According to the CDC, the third-largest reason for traumatic brain injuries in auto accidents. In 2013, 20% of car accident brain trauma cases led to death. In many cases, the result of the TBI is severe impairment or disability for the victim for life. The most common reason for a TBI in a car accident is blunt force trauma to the head, which leads to brain bleeds. People with severe brain injury need medical care and rehabilitation that may last for years. This can have a serious impact on the family as well. Fa