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Oregon Personal Injury Attorney

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You can do everything possible to make wise choices to maintain your safety and others, but not everyone else does. As a result, you may be the one to bear the burden. If you were hurt because someone else acted negligently, an Oregon personal injury lawyer can help you pursue justice and a financial recovery.

The Goldwater Law Firm has been helping the wrongfully injured in all 50 states for over 20 years. We are a lawyer referral service that believes each client and their need for results is paramount. Reach out to us today to start building your case for compensation. We offer free initial consultations.

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The Important Roles of Oregon Personal Injury Lawyers

Our legal team has strategic partnerships with some of the most successful and prominent personal injury law firms. They have the same vision as we do for our clients: refusing to sit back and let insurance companies and large corporations take advantage of injured people to make a profit. This corporate irresponsibility and greed have gone unchecked for decades, but it stops with us.

We will not stand for injury victims losing money while responsible parties get away scot-free. The Goldwater Law Firm treats each client with the dedication, empathy, and respect they deserve, especially when angry, scared, and facing the most difficult chapter of their lives. Everyone has a family and community relying on them, which inspires us to go further.

We’re one of the country’s most widely recognized law firms, and we are motivated to match clients with personal injury attorneys who will set them up for success now and in the long term. Your Oregon injury lawyer will perform the following tasks on your behalf:

Collecting Evidence to Identify the Liable Party

Evidence lays the foundation of all personal injury cases. Common forms of evidence include:

  • The police or incident report
  • Medical records
  • Statements from eyewitnesses
  • Accident scene photographs
  • Video footage

We have connections with specialists and industry experts, like drug experts, accident reconstructionists, and physicians, among others. Your Oregon injury attorney can obtain their expert testimony and add it to your evidence file.

This information will help your legal team identify the liable party and prove they were negligent. Sometimes, more than one party might have contributed to the accident. In that case, your attorney will pursue each one according to their portion of blame. This approach will help ensure you seek fair compensation for your losses.

Managing All Case-Related Communication

An insurance adjuster may contact you shortly after your accident. They may ask for a personal statement to get your account of what happened. Please direct them to your attorney instead. Your lawyer will handle all electronic, written, and verbal communication.

Your Oregon attorney will also contact you throughout your personal injury claim. If something changes or progresses, they will inform you immediately. They also want to hear from you, especially if you have concerns or questions about the legal process. You can count on them to get back to you as soon as possible via email or phone call.

You won’t have to wonder what’s happening when one of our law firm partners works for you.

Fighting for Fair Compensation With the Insurance Company

Once your lawyer has built a compelling case for you, they will present it to the liable party’s insurance company and demand a fair settlement. The insurance adjuster’s first amount will likely not cover all your losses. Your attorney will negotiate with them until they reach an agreement.

Although rare, your case could go to trial if negotiations don’t go smoothly. Insurers usually try to avoid this route due to high court costs and time. However, your legal team will be prepared to fight for your financial recovery in a trial if necessary.

Types of Cases Oregon Personal Injury Attorneys Handle

Our co-counsel accepts cases based on negligence. To prove negligence, your Oregon personal injury accident lawyer must prove the following four elements:

  • Duty of care: The liable party was legally obligated to protect you from harm.
  • Breach of duty: They failed to uphold this duty by acting carelessly or recklessly.
  • Causation: Their failure led to an accident.
  • Damages: You suffered non-financial and financial damages.

An Oregon personal injury attorney may serve you if you or a loved one was injured in many different types of incidents, including but not limited to:

  • Car accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Bus accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Premises liability accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Product liability accidents
  • Medical malpractice, including birth injuries
  • Nursing home abuse

If you lost a family member in a negligence-based accident, you may qualify to file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. An Oregon wrongful death lawyer can help you throughout the process.

How Much Do Lawyers Charge to Handle Personal Injury Cases in Oregon?

One of the most common questions people ask is how much it costs to hire a personal injury attorney. Most work on a contingency fee basis. Under this policy, you will only compensate your lawyer for their services if they obtain a settlement or court award for you.

Personal injury law firms also typically offer free, no-obligation consultations, as do we. Contact us at The Goldwater Law Firm today to get started.

Economic and Non-Economic Damages You May Recoup in Your Oregon Personal Injury Claim

No two personal injury cases are the same. You are unique, and the accident likely affected you differently than it did another person involved. When your Oregon personal injury attorney reviews what happened, they will pay close attention to these details to determine what appropriate compensation would look like for you:

  • The type and severity of your injuries
  • Your medical treatment plan
  • Your capacity to work
  • How the accident and your injuries have impacted you and your family
  • Your overall quality of life

Your attorney may conclude you qualify to recover damages from these categories:

Economic Damages

These losses cost you financially. Examples include:

  • Medical bills: Compensation can cover all medical expenses related to the accident.
  • Property damage: If you were in a traffic accident, your vehicle could have sustained damage or been totaled. Compensation can cover its repair or replacement.
  • Lost income: In the days or weeks after your incident, the doctor may have ordered you to stay home from work to rest. Your financial award can cover the salary and other wages or bonuses you missed while recuperating.
  • Reduced earning capacity: Your injuries could be so severe that you can’t return to work or must take a lower-paying job. Compensation can make up for the difference between your old salary and your new one.

If your loved one passed away after suffering catastrophic injuries in an accident, you could file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit and request compensation for the decedent’s burial and funeral expenses, lost wages, and final medical care costs.

Non-Economic Damages

These losses don’t hold a financial value, but they have an emotional and physical toll on you. You may be entitled to pursue a recovery for these non-economic damages:

  • Mental anguish: Mental health problems could arise from a traumatic event, like an accident.
  • Scarring and disfigurement: If your injuries affect your mobility, you may be unable to do the things you used to.
  • Pain and suffering: Injuries can lead to severe pain and discomfort that could disrupt your way of life.

In a wrongful death case, you may seek compensation for your late loved one’s pain and suffering, in addition to your loss of support, services, consortium, and guidance.

Don’t Delay in Filing Your Personal Injury Lawsuit in Oregon

The state imposes certain timelines on personal injury cases. Generally speaking, Oregon Revised Statutes § 12.110 permits two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. The deadline for wrongful death lawsuits is typically two years from the day your loved one passed, according to Oregon Revised Statutes § 30.020. This day may be different from the day of their injury.

Failing to sue the liable party before the statute of limitations expires may prevent you from recovering damages. In this instance, you may run out of options for seeking compensation. However, involving an Oregon personal injury attorney as soon as possible will help you adhere to the deadline.

Start Working With an Oregon Personal Injury Attorney Today

Getting hurt in an accident can be an overwhelming experience. Thankfully, you don’t have to handle the legal process alone. An Oregon personal injury lawyer can assist you during this trying time. Reach out to The Goldwater Law Firm today for a free legal claim review and learn why we are the Gold Standard of Injury Law.