Motor vehicle accidents have many causes: inattentive drivers, intoxicated drivers, dangerous weather conditions and even poor road maintenance. No matter what the cause, the impact can be devastating. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with an attorney.
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When you have been injured in a car accident, life can suddenly become very complicated and difficult. Physical pain makes it hard to anything you'd normally do. You can't work. Medical bills arrive daily. In fact, just dealing with the insurance companies alone is bad enough — even when you're completely healthy.
At the Weimar Law Offices, we focus on making the legal part of your recovery as easy as possible so you can concentrate on recuperation and healing. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced lawyer — call our Beaverton offices directly at 503-575-9672 or toll free from anywhere in the Portland, Oregon, or Vancouver, Washington areas at 888-546-6231. You can also reach us online.
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Has your life been turned upside-down by a car or truck accident? Find the compassion you deserve and the aggressive advocacy you need at the Beaverton, Oregon, offices of attorney Linda Weimar. Call or contact us today for a free consultation. You pay no legal fees unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
After any auto accident, the best advice anyone can give you is to get immediate medical attention and then contact an attorney. In the Greater Portland areas of Oregon and Washington State, you can rely on Weimar Law Offices to help you recover. For a free consultation, call or contact our Beaverton offices today.
No-Fault Insurance
When a driver has been in an accident, no-fault auto insurance allows the driver to collect from his or her insurance company no matter who was at fault. Not every state has a no-fault insurance structure, but those that do have very specific laws governing when, how much and for how long the injured party may collect. Consult with an attorney from Weimar Law Offices in Beaverton, Oregon, to discuss how your state views fault and to determine how the laws may affect your right to recover damages for injuries.
How No-Fault Insurance Works
No-fault insurance is a system in which auto insurance pays benefits the insured driver in case of an accident. The insurance compensates the insured driver for monetary losses, no matter who was at fault. This is contrary to systems in which the at-fault driver’s insurance company must pay the bulk of the compensation after an investigation and determination of fault by the insurance companies or the courts.
The system is designed to streamline the process of payments to injured people and to lower the burden on the courts. Under the no-fault insurance system, it can be more difficult to sue an at-fault driver for damages; the insured typically must have been quite seriously injured in order to take such legal action. On the other hand, monetary recovery for the insured is more certain under no-fault insurance because the compensation is immediately available through the insurance policy of the injured party. No-fault insurance policies often have a cap on the compensation they will pay.
The no-fault insurance system prevents injured parties from receiving a windfall due to the accident, but it also ensures compensation no matter who caused the accident. In a no-fault state, the other driver will also receive compensation from his or her insurance company if that driver sustained certain economic losses. The specifics of no-fault insurance laws vary widely by state.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
If you have a no-fault insurance policy, it is probably called a personal injury protection (PIP) package. PIP insurance pays for the medical expenses of the insured driver and the passengers who were injured in an auto accident. PIP insurance typically covers things like medical bills, wage loss and funeral expenses, but not pain and suffering or vehicle damage. This varies by state and particular insurance policy. The PIP packages have limits on what they will pay.
Speak with an Attorney
How you handle the situation after a motor vehicle accident can make a significant difference in your monetary recovery. Dealing with insurance companies can be especially tricky. In addition, the no-fault and fault insurance systems vary widely by state. Speaking with an attorney from Weimar Law Offices in Beaverton, Oregon, will help to clear up the confusion these systems can cause.
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