Am I Entitled To Damages For My Car Accident? Victims of car accidents that result from another driver's negligence or wrongdoing may be entitled to damages for personal injury, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and property damage. There are strict time limits on when you can file your claim, so it is a good idea to call our office for a free consultation. We can review your case, and if you can handle the case on your own, that’s great, but at least you can know where you stand. Sometimes, however, the case could involve personal injury and insurance law, so it is important to seek experienced representation. If an accident has changed your life, our law office will put our experience to work for you. We have years of experience, know how to document your claim, and all your losses. We know what insurance adjusters look for in evaluating a claim. If we are not able to conclude your case by settlement, we can advise you about bringing your case to court, and if necessary, trial. Call Even If You Think The Injuries Are Minor What If The Other Driver Had No Insurance? Call us anyway! It is free and we can determine whether you can collect for your injuries. If an uninsured driver hits you, even a driver in a stolen car or hit and run driver, we might be able to recover damages if you or a family member carry uninsured motorist coverage on an auto insurance policy. Even if you weren’t in your car (you were a pedestrian or in some one else’s car), this insurance may cover you. So don’t give up – call us! Slip and Fall or “Premises Liability” Many slip and fall injuries result from defective and dangerous conditions property owners negligently maintain or fail to repair. These include defective stairways, walkways, railings and many other premises defects and conditions. If you've been injured as a result of a dangerous condition on property owned by another person or business, you face many challenges. This includes: dealing with insurance companies, doctors and hospitals; missing work; loss of income; mounds of paperwork – and trying to get a fair settlement! The most challenging issue of all, however, is proving that the owner was negligent. Many property owners will claim that they did not know about a defect, or that the defect was out in the open, so you should have known about it, so it’s your fault. Putting together a strong case takes lot’s of work, knowledge, and experience. Injuries can be serious, and have permanent consequences for you and your family. We can guide you through your case, and help you recover your losses, including your medical expenses and your lost income. If you or a loved one was seriously injured because of a slip and fall accident on another’s property, such as a store or a restaurant, give us a call. There is no charge to consult with our law office, and if you hire us, we take no fee unless we make a recovery on your case. Construction Accidents/Logging Accidents Workers injured on the job are generally covered by workers compensation, but in many cases, they may have a separate claim against the person or company causing their injuries. For example, when a negligent driver hits a police officer, the police officer has a workers compensation claim against his employer, and a separate case against the bad driver. This is sometimes called a “third party claim.” In Oregon, if a construction worker or a logger is working on a project involving other contractors or subcontractors, the injured worker may have a claim if one of the other contractors was careless in running the work site. This is because of a statute called the Employer Liability Law. This is a specialized area of the law. Our law office has helped injured construction workers, truck drivers and loggers pursue these claims, often allowing for recovery greater than what is provided under the workers’ compensation laws. Here are other examples of “third party cases:”
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