Fairview PERSONAL
INJURY LAWYER

Representing injured Victims 
In Fairview and Throughout All Of Oregon

Johnston Law Firm has been serving clients in Fairview, Multnomah County, and throughout Oregon for years, helping individuals and families recover compensation after serious injuries caused by negligence. Whether an accident occurs on Interstate 84, NE Halsey Street, Fairview Parkway, or elsewhere in the community, injury victims often face significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. From our Portland office, our personal injury lawyers provide dedicated legal representation to clients in Fairview who need experienced advocacy after life-changing accidents.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Fairview, OR? If so, reach out to our personal injury lawyers today. We are prepared to protect your rights, investigate your claim, and pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses. Call us 24/7 at 503-546-3167 or contact us online for a free consultation.

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Injured in Fairview, OR? Here’s What Our Personal Injury Attorneys Can Do for You

It is a relief to know that you may qualify for compensation after being hurt in an accident, but you will need help navigating the steps and requirements. You gain an advantage when you have a Fairview personal injury attorney to help with:

• Investigating and collecting evidence;
• Preparing all claims forms and submitting them with supporting paperwork;
• Negotiating settlement with the insurance company; and,
• Representing you during mediation.

If it becomes necessary to sue the at-fault party, the Johnston Law Firm will handle all litigation tasks, including:

• Drafting the complaint and serving the defendant;
• Appearing in court;
• Raising and defending motions;
• Gathering important evidence through discovery;
• Taking depositions and participating in your deposition; and,
• Representing you at trial, including making opening and closing arguments, questioning and cross-examining witnesses, and presenting evidence to support your position.

Representing Victims in 
All Types of Accident Claims

Accidents remain a severe threat across the United States, frequently causing devastating fatalities and traumatic injuries. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injuries claim approximately 196,500 lives annually, moving up to rank as the third leading cause of death nationwide. Millions of additional victims require urgent medical treatment at hospital emergency rooms or physicians’ offices each year. The physical, emotional, and financial burdens of these incidents can be overwhelming, but victims can find vital legal relief and financial recovery options under Oregon personal injury laws.

Our firm is dedicated to supporting victims in a wide array of accident claims, so trust us to assist with:

• Car accidents caused by speeding, running red lights, failure to yield, and other carelessness;
• Truck crashes, which may occur because of improper loading, taking curves too quickly, or operator fatigue for not complying with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations;
• Motorcycle collisions, often the result of inattention by other drivers;
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents, which are covered by auto crash laws;
• Dangerous, defective products; and,
• Medical malpractice, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors, and failure to obtain informed consent.

When these accidents and other incidents are fatal, we can assist with a wrongful death claim. Surviving family members suffer tremendous losses, for which they may qualify for compensation.

Taking Legal
Action After an Accident

The first step of the process in a personal injury claim is filing an insurance claim, since the at-fault party will usually carry liability coverage. You might expect to fill out a few forms, but insurers are in business for profit. They lose money by paying victims, so these companies will try to find reasons to justify denying your claim or offering a lowball amount to settle. The insurer may blame you for the accident or dispute the severity of your injuries.

Some cases will go to mediation as a way to facilitate agreement. The parties sit down with a trained mediator to resolve disputes through productive conversation. If the insurance company refuses to settle for a fair amount through settlement negotiations or mediation, the next step is going to court. You file a complaint to initiate litigation, and the process culminates with a trial on the merits.

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Things to Know
About Personal Injury Claims

While this information helps you understand the basics, some additional points are important.

Compensation in an accident case aims to make the victim whole, so damages may include amounts for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Like other US states, Oregon has a statute of limitations. You have two years to sue in court, and you are barred from obtaining any compensation if you miss the deadline. There is an exception for medical malpractice cases, since a victim may not know about the harm right away. You get additional time if you could not have discovered your injuries through reasonable diligence.

Oregon follows the rule of comparative negligence, in which your damages are reduced if you were partly negligent in causing the accident. When your fault is more than 50 percent, you might not recover any damages.

Elements of an 
Oregon Accident Case

Negligence is the basis of most personal injury claims, and there are certain facts you need to prove to qualify for compensation. The four essential elements of a negligence case are:

Duty: You need to show that the responsible person or entity had a duty to exercise reasonable care, such as when driving, operating a business, managing property, or treating patients.

Breach: You must prove that the at-fault party breached the legal duty of care through unsafe misconduct.

Causation: There must be a causal link between the breach of duty and the accident in which you were injured.

There is an additional requirement in a wrongful death claim, and it addresses who has the authority to sue. Under Oregon law, the personal representative has standing to seek damages, and he or she does so on behalf of the surviving family members.