Most people go through each day taking for granted that nothing bad will happen. Driving to work there is never a second thought about getting into a car accident, having a back pain or tingling limb never means a disabling diagnosis is looming, and a slight downturn in the economy doesn’t automatically create fear of job loss. Yet, these events happen to Oregon residents every day, without warning.
When your life is disrupted by tragedy, it can feel hopeless and overwhelming. In addition to the emotional and physical injury that these events cause, there is always a great deal of financial stress. Whether from a loss of wages or the constant swell of medical bills, tragedy is expensive, and insurance companies and corporate wrongdoers are committed to saving money and making sure that the victim pays.