Banks CAR
ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Auto Accident Lawyer
Representing Injury Victims in Banks, OR

Being in a car accident is full of unknowns and it can be overwhelming to think of all the aspects of your life that could change. That is why we at the Johnston Law Firm are here for you. If you or a loved one are injured in a car accident or die from those injuries, you may be eligible to pursue a settlement compensating you and your family. Give us a call today at 503-546-3167 and we can discuss what your next steps could look like, as well as giving you the help you deserve. We are here for you.

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Common Causes
of Car Accidents in Banks

Car accidents can occur at the most unexpected moments and have the potential to impact lives for a long period of time. When these accidents happen, one of our main questions is how did it happen? What led to this? Examining the causes of many accidents around the country, these are found to be the most common causes:

• Distracted driving (intoxicated, texting)
• Illegal lane changes
• Speeding
• Driving too fast for the current conditions
• Failing to yield to oncoming traffic
• Failing to avoid an oncoming vehicle (rear end collisions)

No matter what you might think the cause of the accident was, it is important after an accident to say as little as possible to the other driver (s) about the details of the accident. Make sure everyone is ok, exchange information, and get home safely.

Why it is Important to Call
an Experienced and
Dedicated Car Accident Attorney

In a circumstance such as a car accident, it is important to be as informed as possible about your options. Many people do not know what their rights are in these situations and it is our best advice to at the very least, reach out to an attorney’s office. At the very least, we will give you a reliable referral for another attorney who might be able to help.

What we can do as a team for you is help navigate the process in a way that gives you a fair and just chance of recovering what you lost. We can do the following:

• Handle all communications with all insurance companies
• Conduct a full investigation of the case
• Learn about you as a person so we can better fight for you and your loved ones
• Handle all communications with medical providers
• Ensure you are treated fairly by all involved parties and not manipulated

Even if you decide not to hire us or any attorney, we will give you our best and most honest legal advice for what to do next.

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How to file your car
accident case on time

In any car accident in the state of Oregon, the victim(s) has two years from the date of the accident and injuries (same day) to file a case. The first place to start even when you are not thinking of hiring an attorney, is reporting the accident to your insurance company. Even though you are reporting the accident to your insurance, do not give a recorded statement before calling a car accident lawyer. Your next step should be to file an accident report through the DMV. The next step needs to be to call the office of the Johnston Law Firm so we can guide you to your next step. 

The sooner you reach out to an attorney, the sooner they can start helping you get back what you lost. We can help, give us a call today at 503-546-3167.

Common Collisions 
in Oregon

No matter the cause of the accident, collisions can look different depending on when and where it happens. Some of the most common types of collisions we see in the cases of our clients are listed below:

• Rear end
• Side contact 
• Highway collisions
• Large truck collisions
• Single vehicle wrecks
• Collisions involving pedestrians

Common Injuries
from Car Accidents

As varied as car accidents can be, the pains and injuries stemming from these accidents can vary quite a bit as well. In some situations, a major collision might result in little to no injury while other minor collisions can result in major injuries. Some of the pains and injuries we consistently see in our clients after their accidents are listed below:

• Neck stiffness and soreness
• Lower back stiffness and soreness
• Bulging discs in back
• Herniated discs in back
• Head trauma
• Lower body trauma

Frequently Asked
Questions