Portland Auto Accident Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions: Motor Vehicle Accidents in Portland, Oregon

How much is my auto accident case worth?

There is no formula or computation that can determine the exact amount that an auto accident claim may be worth. However, by conducting a thorough evaluation of the accident, property damage and the extent of your injuries, an experienced auto accident attorney may be able to assign a value to your claim. This will require a great deal of expertise in the area as well as an evaluation by a medical professional.

Can a lawyer help me get money to pay for my medical bills?

If you work with a lawyer and file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company, and your attorney is successful in obtaining a settlement out of court or a judgment in civil court, part of your monetary compensation will be meant to pay for your past medical bills and possibly future medical care as well.

What types of motor vehicle accident claims do you handle?

Our Portland auto accident attorneys help clients who have been injured or who have lost a loved one in any type of motor vehicle accident in or around Portland, Oregon. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Bus Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Drunk Driving Accidents
• Boating Accidents
• ATV Rollover Accidents
• Vehicular Manslaughter

I lost a loved one in an auto accident. Is there anything I can do?

You can work with a lawyer to file a wrongful death suit, in order to hold the responsible party liable for their negligence. Losing a loved one is an experience that is only worsened due to the fact that the loss could have been avoided if the other driver had not been driving recklessly. But by working with a lawyer, you can help ensure that the other driver is held accountable, and you can collect monetary compensation for lost wages from being unable to work, medical bills, future medical care, pain and suffering and emotional trauma.

What are some common causes of auto accidents?

One of the most common causes of automobile accidents is a distracted driver. A driver may be talking on the phone, adjusting the radio, talking to a passenger or eating. Additional causes include weariness, drunk driving, poor road and weather conditions and mechanical failures.

Contact a Portland auto accident lawyer at our firm to have all of your questions about your car, truck or motorcycle accident answered.