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About Johnston Law Firm
An unexpected accident can leave you facing serious injuries, growing medical expenses, missed work, and difficult questions about your future. Whether you were hurt in a car crash along Highway 26, a pedestrian accident near Pioneer Boulevard, a workplace incident, or a fall on someone else’s property, the consequences can affect nearly every aspect of your life. If another person’s negligence contributed to your injuries, you may have grounds to pursue compensation under Oregon law.
At Johnston Law Firm, we understand that recovering from an injury involves more than medical treatment. You may also be dealing with insurance disputes, financial pressures, and uncertainty about your legal rights. Although our firm is based in Portland, attorney Marc A. Johnston and our legal team represent injured individuals in Sandy, throughout Clackamas County, and across Oregon. We can investigate what happened, identify responsible parties, and pursue compensation for your losses while you concentrate on getting better.
Were you or someone you love injured because of another party’s negligence? Speak with a Sandy personal injury lawyer at Johnston Law Firm. Call (503) 546-3167 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
How Our Attorneys Can Help With Your Sandy Personal Injury Claim
Pursuing compensation after an accident can involve more than simply submitting a claim to an insurance company. You may need to establish who was responsible, provide evidence of your injuries, and demonstrate how the accident has affected your finances and everyday life. Insurance adjusters may also challenge your account of what happened or offer less than your claim is worth. At Johnston Law Firm, Marc A. Johnston and our legal team can manage these challenges, protect your interests, and guide you through each stage of the legal process.
When you turn to us for help with your Sandy personal injury case, we can:
- Examine the circumstances of your accident and investigate potential acts of negligence.
- Determine liable parties, in other words which individuals, businesses, or other parties may be legally responsible.
- Collect evidence, such as accident reports, photographs, witness statements, medical records, and other supporting evidence.
- Identify available insurance policies and potential sources of compensation for your injuries.
- Handle insurance communications and respond to attempts to dispute liability or minimize losses.
- Assess damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, future care needs, and other recoverable damages.
- Consult specialists, such as medical doctors and other qualified experts, when additional evidence is necessary.
- Negotiate for a fair settlement and pursue litigation when insurers refuse reasonable compensation.
We believe your legal representation should reflect your individual needs rather than follow a one-size-fits-all approach. That’s why we take the time to understand your injuries, explain your options, and keep you updated as your case progresses. Whether your Sandy personal injury claim is resolved through negotiations or proceeds to court, we remain focused on protecting your rights and pursuing the compensation you’re entitled to under Oregon law.
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Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Sandy, OR
The dedicated Sandy personal injury lawyers at the Johnston Law Firm represent Oregon clients in many kinds of personal injury cases, including but not limited to:
- Car accidents, including collisions involving negligent drivers, distracted driving, speeding, rear-end crashes, and multi-vehicle accidents.
- Truck accidents, including collisions involving commercial trucks, tractor-trailers, delivery vehicles, and other large trucks.
- Motorcycle accidents, including crashes caused by negligent motorists, unsafe lane changes, failure to yield, and dangerous road conditions.
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents, including collisions involving motor vehicles, unsafe intersections, crosswalk accidents, and other incidents caused by negligence.
- Workplace injuries, including construction accidents and workers’ compensation cases, as well as work injuries caused by negligent third parties and defective products;
- Medical malpractice or medical negligence, which can range widely to include claims based on physician negligence, pharmacist negligence, hospital negligence, surgical errors, medication errors, diagnostic mistakes, and birth injuries and defects;
- Slips and falls, and other types of premises liability lawsuits based on a property owner’s negligent maintenance of their premises;
- Product defects or product liability cases, including claims involving various types of consumer products such as furniture, children’s toys, medications, motor vehicles, and medical devices;
- Nursing home negligence and elder abuse and neglect cases; and
- Wrongful death claims that can be filed based on nearly any type of personal injury for which another party is responsible and that results in a death.
These types of accidents and scenarios in which another party’s negligence causes an injury can be devastating. Indeed, many kinds of personal injury cases involve serious or catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and back and neck injuries that require extensive treatment. Our personal injury lawyers in Sandy have experience handling these cases and we can help you to seek the compensation you need.
Common Elements of Negligence
Personal Injury Cases in Sandy
Many personal injury lawsuits are based on a theory of negligence. In other words, you will be bringing a claim to show that your injuries were caused by another party’s careless act or omission. Generally speaking, negligence is understood to mean that a party failed to exercise reasonable care, or failed to act as a reasonable person would have under the same circumstances or under similar circumstances. According to the Cornell Legal Information Institute (LII), negligence can be defined as a “failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances.”
What are the elements of a negligence claim in Sandy? While the particular elements and details will depend on the type of case you are filing, the following are the general elements of a negligence case in Oregon:
- Duty of care: Defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care;
- Breach: Defendant breached the duty of care;
- Injury: Plaintiff suffered an injury; and
- Causation: Plaintiff’s injury was caused by the defendant’s breach of the duty of care.
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Determining Whether to File an Insurance Claim or Personal Injury Lawsuit in Sandy, Oregon
You may be unsure about whether to file an insurance claim or a lawsuit if you or someone you love sustained a personal injury. Often, you do not need to choose between the two and may be able to file both. Often, injury victims or their families will start with an insurance claim. When you file an insurance claim, it is essential to keep in mind that the first offer you receive from the insurance company is not final. Offers are negotiable, and you should never accept a low offer you receive. Furthermore, you should know that an insurer may deny a valid claim, and you can appeal. Our personal injury attorneys can help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Personal Injury Claims
At the Johnston Law Firm, we know you have questions about your personal injury case. The following are some common FAQs along with our answers:
If another person or entity’s negligence caused your injuries, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Generally, you must establish that another party owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused injuries or other compensable losses.
At Johnston Law Firm, we can review how your accident happened, examine the available evidence, and determine whether you have a valid claim. Even if you’re unsure who was responsible or believe you contributed to the accident, we encourage you to contact us. We can evaluate your circumstances during a free consultation and explain your legal options.
The parties you may be able to sue depend on how your accident occurred and who contributed to your injuries. In some cases, more than one party may share responsibility. Depending on the circumstances, we may be able to pursue compensation from:
- Negligent drivers who caused car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents.
- Trucking companies responsible for negligent drivers, unsafe operations, or poorly maintained vehicles.
- Property owners who failed to address dangerous conditions on their premises.
- Employers or contractors whose negligence contributed to workplace accidents or other injuries.
- Manufacturers or distributors responsible for defective products, machinery, or vehicle components.
- Medical professionals or healthcare facilities whose negligence caused preventable injuries or complications.
- Government entities responsible for certain dangerous road conditions or other negligent actions.
- Many other parties whose negligence might have led to your injuries.
We can investigate your accident, identify potentially liable parties, and determine which claims may be available under Oregon law. Claims against government entities and certain workplace-related claims involve additional legal requirements.
Yes. If an insurance company denies your personal injury claim, you may be able to challenge its decision. We can review the denial letter, examine the insurer’s stated reasons, and determine whether additional evidence could support your claim.
Depending on the circumstances, we may submit medical records, witness statements, accident reports, or other documentation and request that the insurer reconsider its decision. If the company continues to deny a valid claim, we can evaluate whether filing a lawsuit is appropriate.
We recommend contacting us as soon as you receive a denial. Insurance reconsideration procedures do not necessarily extend Oregon’s legal filing deadlines, so acting promptly can help protect your rights.
The Oregon personal injury statute of limitations for most cases is two years, and the clock starts ticking on the date of the injury. From the time of your injury, you will have two years to file a lawsuit. After that point, your claim will become time-barred under Oregon law.
In some personal injury cases, a defendant will raise the issue of comparative fault, arguing that the plaintiff is partially to blame for the accident. Even if the defendant can successfully prove that you were partially to blame, Oregon’s comparative fault law only bars recovery when a plaintiff is 51 percent or more at fault. Otherwise, the plaintiff will recover damages, and the damages award will be diminished by the plaintiff’s percentage of fault.
At Johnston Law Firm, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay attorney fees upfront, and we only receive attorney fees if we successfully recover compensation for you. Our fee is typically calculated as an agreed-upon percentage of the recovery.
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– Michelle E.
Mr. Johnston and his firm were incredibly thorough in getting us a fair settlement from our insurance company with little to no pressure. We really appreciated having someone who truly cared about us every step of the way. I would highly recommend the Johnston Law Firm to anyone in need of personal injury representation.
Contact a Sandy Personal Injury Lawyer Today
Nobody expects to be injured in an accident in Sandy or elsewhere in Oregon. Much too often, serious and deadly accidents happen because of another party’s negligence or liability. You should not have to incur the financial consequences of someone else’s careless or reckless behavior.
Our Portland attorneys at Johnston Law Firm handle personal injury claims in Sandy and throughout Oregon. When you contact us about your case, an advocate at our firm can evaluate your case for you today, and we can discuss your options for seeking financial compensation.
Do not hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more about the personal injury claims process or how we can represent you. Contact Johnston Law Firm or call us at (503) 546-3167 to begin working on your case and seeking the financial compensation you need.
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