Portland Accident Attorneys

Frequently Asked Questions: Personal Injury Claims in Portland, Oregon

How can a personal injury lawyer help me?

A personal injury lawyer can evaluate the value of your claim, help you in negotiations and communication with the insurance company/s involved, help you reach an out of court settlement or take your case to civil court to seek a judgment in your favor. If successful, a Portland accident lawyer can help you obtain the monetary compensation to pay for medical expenses, lost wages and more.

How long will the legal process take?

This depends upon how much medical treatment you are receiving and how quickly we are able to reach an agreement with the insurance company for a just settlement. The majority of personal injury cases take anywhere from 6 to 18 months to complete, from the time that we become involved.

What is medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice is a medical professional’s failure to provide an accepted level of treatment and care, which then leads to injury or even the death of a patient. Failure to diagnose an illness, medication errors and surgical injuries are all forms of medical malpractice.

What is personal injury?

Personal injury is an area of civil law which involves injury to a person, caused by negligence, recklessness or wrongdoing on the part of another. Personal injuries may be physical or may be psychological in nature, and it is possible to recover damages for both.

What is wrongful death?

Wrongful death is an area of civil law wherein a person has lost his or her life due to the negligence or misconduct of another. The decedent’s immediate family members may be able to bring a lawsuit against the party responsible in order to collect compensation for a number of different losses.

How much is my claim worth?

It is impossible to say exactly how much a claim may be worth without a thorough evaluation by a skilled lawyer. However, it is a general rule of thumb that claims involving catastrophic injuries, with increased medical bills and continued medical care, particularly permanent injury, will result in more damages awarded.

If you have been injured or have lost a loved one due to an auto accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, defective drug or other personal injury matter, the attorneys at our firm may be able to help. We can review your particular situation in order to determine what your claim may be worth and how an attorney can assist you.

Contact a Portland personal injury lawyer at our firm regarding your accident and injuries.