Newport PERSONAL
INJURY Attorney

Representing injured Victims In Newport and Throughout All Of Oregon

Personal injuries can occur almost anywhere in the Newport, Oregon area, and they can happen on the road, at a workplace, in a retail store, at a doctor’s office, or elsewhere. Whether you are taking a drive on 101 or you are at a local restaurant or the home of a friend in Newport, it is important to know that serious accidents can happen quickly and without any warning. 

If you or someone you love recently sustained injuries in an accident in Newport, it may be possible to file a claim in order to seek financial compensation. To be clear, you may be able to file a claim against the negligent party or parties and to seek monetary damages that can help to compensate you for your losses. At the Johnston Law Firm, we represent clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, and we can speak with you today about your options for seeking compensation following a serious accident or injury in Newport. Do not hesitate to reach out to a Newport personal injury lawyer at our firm to ask questions and to get started on your case.

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Newport Personal
Injury Cases We handle

At the Johnston law firm, we represent clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including but not limited to the following:

• Motor vehicle collision claims, which can include car crashes, motorcycle accidents, trucking collisions, and pedestrian accidents, often caused by negligent motorists engaged in dangerous behaviors like distracted driving, intoxicated driving, aggressive driving, and drowsy or fatigued driving;
• Medical malpractice cases that can be brought when a health care provider’s negligence results in a patient’s injury;
• Premises liability lawsuits that involve a person sustaining injuries on another person’s property due to negligent maintenance of the property, which often include slip and fall cases, as well as negligent security claims and swimming pool accident claims;
• Product liability lawsuits that involve injuries resulting from various kinds of product defects, and can include lawsuits against the designer, manufacturer, or retailer and marketer of the defective or dangerous product; and
• Wrongful death lawsuits, which are closely related to personal injury lawsuits but instead the personal representative of the deceased’s estate will stand in the shoes of the deceased to seek compensation for a range of losses.

Our firm also represents clients in a range of other types of accident and injury cases such as airplane and mass transit accidents, dog bite cases, elder and nursing home abuse claims, and various types of catastrophic injuries.

What Are the Elements of a Newport Personal Injury Case?

Regardless of whether you bring a personal injury case based on a theory of negligence or a theory of strict liability, you should anticipate the following elements of your case:

• File a personal injury lawsuit (often after an insurance claim);
• Consider mediation, if it possible to engage in mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) with the defendant);
• Consider a settlement offer if the defendant makes a reasonable settlement offer prior to or during the trial phase of the lawsuit; and
• Be awarded damages if you win the lawsuit, which can include economic and non-economic compensatory damages in Oregon.

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Filing an Insurance Claim in Newport After a Personal Injury

Many injury victims in personal injury lawsuits will initiate a claims process by filing an insurance claim. In particular, in auto accident cases, the first step is usually to file an insurance lawsuit. Our firm has years of experience representing clients in insurance claims and negotiating with the insurer on your behalf. We will seek the highest possible insurance settlement available to you and will hold the insurer accountable for any delayed investigation or other bad faith acts. If you cannot obtain compensation through an insurance claim, our Newport personal injury attorneys can represent you in a personal injury lawsuit.

Newport Personal Injury Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQS)

At the Johnston Law Firm, we routinely receive a range of FAQs from injury victims. The following are some commonly asked questions and our answers.