Shanna Golden v. FedEx Freight, Inc.

Pendleton, Oregon personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.



This case was filed in the Multnomah County Circuit Court, 21CV48699, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.



Plaintiff, Shanna Golden, claimed $435,000 in damages and/or injuries.





Oregon car wreck law is a complex area of law, but there are a few general principles that can be helpful to understand.



First, Oregon is an "at-fault" state, which means that the driver who caused the car wreck is responsible for the damages caused by the wreck. This includes both property damage and personal injury.



Second, Oregon has a modified comparative negligence law. This means that even if you are partially at fault for the car wreck, you can still recover damages from the other driver. However, your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault for the wreck, you will only be able to recover 80% of your damages from the other driver.



Third, Oregon has a number of laws in place to protect car accident victims. For example, Oregon law requires all drivers to have liability insurance. Oregon also has a number of laws that regulate how insurance companies must handle car accident claims.



If you have been involved in a car wreck in Oregon, there are a few things you should do:



Stay at the scene of the accident and exchange information with the other driver(s) involved.

Call the police to report the accident.

Seek medical attention if you are injured.

Contact your insurance company to file a claim.



If you have any questions about Oregon car wreck law, you should consult with an attorney. An attorney can help you understand your rights and options, and they can represent you in any legal proceedings that may arise from the accident.



Here are some additional things to keep in mind about Oregon car wreck law:



The statute of limitations for filing a car accident lawsuit in Oregon is two years from the date of the accident.

Oregon law requires all drivers to carry a minimum of $25,000 in liability insurance coverage.

Oregon law also requires all drivers to carry uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. This coverage protects you if you are hit by a driver who does not have insurance or does not have enough insurance to cover your damages.

If you are injured in a car wreck in Oregon, you may be entitled to damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.



If you have been involved in a car wreck in Oregon, it is important to understand your rights and options. Contacting an attorney can help you ensure that you are compensated fairly for your injuries and damages.

The Court having been informed by counsel for the parties that this action has been settled, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to LR 41-1, this action is dismissed with prejudice and without costs and with leave, upon good cause shown within sixty (60) days, to have this order of dismissal set aside and the action reinstated if the settlement is not consummated. Pending motions, if any, are denied as moot. All pretrial deadlines and any trial date are stricken. By Clerk of Court Melissa Aubin. (dsg) (Entered: 09/25/2023)