Car accident
Car Accident Attorneys in Portland, Oregon
The firms in this guide
1. Kaplan Law, LLC
Practice Focus: Motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle collisions, trucking accidents, bicycle and pedestrian injuries, wrongful death claims, drunk driving accidents, industrial accidents, injuries to children, civil rights violations, jail deaths
Case Types Handled: Auto accidents, semi-truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, bicycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, premises liability incidents, product liability claims
Legal Services: Insurance claim negotiation, litigation in Oregon and Washington state courts, U.S. District Court representation, settlement negotiations, trial representation, contingency fee arrangements, free case consultations
Background: Matthew D. Kaplan has practiced law since 1998. He graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and received his undergraduate degree cum laude from University of Massachusetts Amherst. He achieved the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell in 2013 and has been recognized as an Oregon Super Lawyer each year since 2012. Licensed in Oregon and Washington state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Member of Oregon State Bar, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Washington State Bar Association, and American Association for Justice. Prior experience includes clerking for a judge and working with Southern Oregon Public Defenders, Inc.
Location: 50 SW Pine Street, Suite 302, Portland, OR 97204
Contact: (503) 226-3844 | [email protected] | https://www.mdkaplanlaw.com
Consultation: Free consultation available. Contingency fee basis (one-third of net amount for pre-litigation settlements, 40% if litigation begins).
2. Mayor Law, LLC
Practice Focus: Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, drunk driving victim cases, pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, dog bites, wrongful death claims
Case Types Handled: Rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, intersection accidents, side-impact and T-bone collisions, rollover accidents, speeding-related crashes, hit-and-run accidents, multiple-vehicle collisions, distracted driving accidents, serious and catastrophic injuries
Legal Services: Insurance negotiations, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, free case analysis, property damage claims assistance, medical bill coordination
Background: Travis Mayor graduated J.D. Summa Cum Laude from University of the District of Columbia in 2005 and received his B.S. in Business Administration from Oregon State University in 1994. He began his legal career as an insurance defense attorney at Hoffman, Hart & Wagner, gaining insight into how insurance companies defend personal injury claims. Later worked at Law Offices of Michael L. Rosenbaum before founding Mayor Law, LLC. Licensed in Oregon state courts since 2005 and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon since 2006. Named Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2015. Member of Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice.
Location: 111 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 3150, Portland, OR 97204 (Portland Office); 7157 SW Beveland Street (Westside Office)
Contact: (503) 610-0005 | (800) 949-1481 (toll-free) | https://www.mayorlaw.com
Consultation: Free case analysis available. Contingency fee basis with standard fee of 33% (increases to 40% if case goes to trial). Never charges more than the client receives.
3. DuBois Law Group
Practice Focus: Personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, boating accidents, rideshare accidents, product liability
Case Types Handled: Motor vehicle collisions, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, bicycle collisions, pedestrian injuries, slip and fall accidents, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, catastrophic injuries, drunk driving accidents
Legal Services: Insurance claim filing and negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expert consultation, accident reconstruction analysis, property damage claims
Background: Sean DuBois graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2005 and has been practicing since 2006. Selected as Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2009 to 2013. Founded DuBois Law Group in 2008. Member of Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (Guardian of Justice member). Practiced exclusively personal injury law throughout his career. The firm has recovered over $50 million in settlements and verdicts.
Location: 1553 SE Tolman Street, Portland, OR 97202
Contact: (503) 222-4411 | https://pdxinjurylaw.com
Consultation: Free consultation available. Contingency fee basis.
4. Rosenbaum Law Group, P.C.
Practice Focus: Motor vehicle accidents including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, electric scooter accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, phantom vehicle accidents, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, bad faith insurance claims, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Distracted driving accidents, drunk driving accidents, hit-and-run collisions, rear-end accidents, PIP claims, UM/UIM claims, insurance coverage disputes, catastrophic injuries
Legal Services: Insurance claim representation, coverage dispute resolution, bad faith insurance claims (Moody claims), litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims
Background: Founded by Mike Rosenbaum over 40 years ago. Mike Rosenbaum graduated with honors from Harvard College (1972) and Columbia Law School (1975), received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer rating. The firm has acquired one of the highest personal injury verdicts in Oregon history. Named to nationwide Best Lawyers list. All attorneys named to Super Lawyers list. Ashley Rosenbaum-DePalo serves as President and is active on the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors.
Location: 1826 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Contact: (503) 288-8000 | https://www.rosenbaumlawgroup.com
Consultation: Free consultation available. No fees charged upfront; contingency fee basis where no recovery means no attorney fees.
5. Herron Law Firm
Practice Focus: Car accidents, automobile accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death claims, personal injury
Case Types Handled: Auto accidents, rear-end collisions, intersection accidents, uninsured motorist claims, catastrophic injury cases, motor vehicle negligence cases
Legal Services: Insurance company negotiations, settlement negotiations, litigation, demand letter preparation, case evaluation, medical provider coordination
Background: Bartley (Bart) E. Herron has extensive experience representing personal injury victims in Oregon. Author of a guide helping injury victims understand their rights, case value, and how to navigate the legal system. Recognized by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.
Location: 5285 Meadows Road, Suite 204, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Contact: (503) 367-0829 | https://portlandinjuryfirm.com
Consultation: Free legal questions answered Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Comparative Fault, Several Liability and PIP Benefits for Portland Car Crashes
A Portland car crash claim in Oregon survives the injured person’s fault as long as it is not greater than the combined fault of those being compared, and each defendant pays only its own share. Oregon also requires personal injury protection benefits of up to $15,000 in medical expenses and sets the minimum liability payments a policy must cover.
Comparative Fault
Under ORS 31.600(1) and (2), contributory negligence does not bar recovery if the claimant’s fault was not greater than the combined fault of the parties against whom recovery is sought, third-party defendants liable to the claimant, and persons with whom the claimant settled, and damages are diminished by the claimant’s percentage of fault.
Several Liability
Under ORS 31.610(1) and (2), except as otherwise provided in the section, each defendant’s liability for damages arising out of bodily injury, death or property damage is several only and not joint, and the court enters judgment against each liable party according to the percentages of fault the trier of fact finds.
Personal Injury Protection
Under ORS 742.524(1)(a), personal injury protection pays all reasonable and necessary medical, hospital, dental, surgical, ambulance and prosthetic expenses incurred within two years after the injury, up to $15,000 in the aggregate per person.
Minimum Payments
Under ORS 806.070(2), an insurance policy used for financial responsibility must cover at least $25,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person, $50,000 for two or more persons and $20,000 for property damage in one accident.
Portland Car Accident Questions
How long do I have to sue after a Portland car crash?
Two years under ORS 12.110(1) for an injury to the person not arising on contract. A claim against a public body also requires notice of claim within 180 days after the injury under ORS 30.275(2)(b).
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, if your fault is not greater than the combined fault of those compared with you. For example, imagine $80,000 in damages and 35 percent of the fault on the injured driver: under ORS 31.600 the recovery would be $52,000.
What must a driver do after an injury crash in Oregon?
Under ORS 811.705(1), a driver who knows or has reason to believe of a collision causing injury or death must immediately stop, reasonably investigate what the vehicle struck, remain at the scene and perform the listed duties, including giving information and rendering reasonable assistance.