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The Insurance Company Offered a Settlement. Should I Take It?
Once you have been involved in an auto accident, you can expect to receive a settlement offer from the insurance company rather quickly. No matter how friendly the person on the other end of the line may be,it’s important toremember that insurance companies are “for-profit” companies. This means that they are only interested in… Read More »
How Do I File a Claim if the Other Driver is Uninsured?
In Oregon, every insurance policy issued requires that the insurance company provideuninsured motorist coverage (UM). This means that if you are injured in anauto accident and the at-fault driver is underinsured or uninsured, your own insurance company will provide coverage up to the limits of your UM policy. This applies if you were driving… Read More »
Who is Entitled to Wrongful Death Damages in Oregon?
In Oregon, wrongful death actions are covered under ORS 35.020. When someone is killed as a result of the wrongful act or omission of another individual or entity, the personal representative of the decedent may file a wrongful death action against the wrongdoer on behalf of the decedent’s beneficiaries. Who Can File a Wrongful… Read More »
The Importance of Seeking Medical Care After an Accident
If you were recently involved in anauto accident, it is imperative that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. Why? First and foremost, your health and wellbeing should be your number-one priority. In some cases, internal injuries, whiplash or nerve damage may not present a problem until days or even weeks after the… Read More »
Can I Avoid Taking My Personal Injury Claim to Trial?
If you were injured by someone else’s recklessness, carelessness or negligence, the last thing you may want to do is battle it out in court. Fortunately, you may not have to. With the help of a Portland personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Timothy Grabe, you can take steps to recover compensation… Read More »
Tim Grabe Earns AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
The Law Offices of Timothy Grabe is pleased to announce that our Portlandpersonal injury attorney,Timothy Grabe, was recently awarded an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings. This is a significant accomplishment in the legal community, as it serves as a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers have ranked them at… Read More »
Timothy Grabe Volunteers as High School Mock Trial Coach
Attorney Timothy Grabe has been helping wrongfully injured victims throughout Oregon to pursue fair compensation since 1983; however, this is not the only way that he gives back to his community. In his free time, Tim finds ways to volunteer with various organizations—whether it includes building houses for impoverished families in Mexico or serving… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer if I Was Injured at Work?
If you were injured in aworkplace accident, you may be wondering who is responsible for providing you with compensation for the medical expenses that you have incurred and the earnings that you have lost. While Oregon law requires virtually all employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance on behalf of their employees, it is also… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Oregon?
If you have lost a loved one under negligent, reckless or careless circumstances, you may be wondering what steps you can take to hold the responsible party accountable. While they may soon face trial, if their actions were criminal in nature, it is important to understand that they may also be liable for compensating… Read More »
Who Let the Dogs Out? Legal Avenues for Handling Dog Attack Injuries
What can a victim of adog attack do to take care of medical costs? The answer: a lot. Oregon is a dog-friendly place, and dog attack victims face legal hurdles if a dog attacks and injures them. Tim Grabe has handled injury claims on behalf of dog attack victims, and can offer these helpful… Read More »
