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About Johnston Law Firm

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Representing injured Victims In Timber and Throughout All Of Oregon

Personal injuries and accidents in Timber can lead a person to incur significant medical bills, which are compounded with lost wages when an injured person cannot return to work. In many personal injury cases in and around Timber, the injury resulted from somebody else’s careless or reckless actions. You should not have to bear the financial consequences of another party’s negligence. An experienced Timber personal injury lawyer at the Johnston Law Firm can help you to seek financial compensation for your losses through an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit.

Personal Injury Case Types in Timber

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The dedicated personal injury attorneys in Timber at the Johnston Law Firm serve clients and their families in many kinds of injury cases. The following are examples of the types of cases our firm commonly handles:

  • Car accidents;
  • Bicycle accidents;
  • Pedestrian accidents;
  • Motorcycle accidents;
  • Truck crashes;
  • Bus accidents;
  • Medical malpractice;
  • Birth injuries;
  • Nursing home negligence;
  • Dog bites;
  • Construction accidents;
  • Slips and falls, or trips and falls;
  • Negligent security and assaults;
  • Product liability lawsuits;
  • Catastrophic injury claims; and
  • Wrongful death cases.

It is important to know that Oregon law allows injured plaintiffs to recover damages even if they may be partially at fault, as long as they are not more than 50 percent at fault. Accordingly, you should seek advice from a Timber personal injury attorney about a lawsuit even if you think you bear some responsibility for your own injuries.

Timber Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Do you have questions about personal injury cases in Timber? Here are some FAQs and answers to help you:

What are the elements of a negligence claim?⌄

To win a negligence claim, you must prove that the defendant owed you a duty of care, that there was a breach of the duty of care (i.e., the defendant was careless or reckless, and failed to act as a reasonable person would under the same or similar circumstances), you were injured, and your injury was caused by the defendant’s breach of the duty of care;

Do I need to hire a lawyer for my personal injury case?⌄

Hiring a personal injury is not required to file a lawsuit, but it is often extremely helpful in cases where you have suffered a serious injury and where you have concerns about proving fault in your case. Having an attorney on your side means that you will have an experienced lawyer gathering evidence to support your claim and working to prove that you are entitled to full and fair compensation for your losses.

What kind of evidence can I use in my case?⌄

The type of evidence needed to support a personal injury case will vary depending upon the facts, but common types of evidence include police reports, accident scene photographs, witness statements, accident reconstructions, and medical records.

Steps in a Timber Personal Injury Case

Sustaining a personal injury in Timber, Oregon is often scary and disorienting. Even in the days and weeks following the accident, it can be difficult to know precisely what steps you need to take in order to seek compensation, or what you should anticipate the personal injury claims process to look like. While it is important to know that personal injury cases will be specific to the injured person and the facts surrounding their accident, the following are general steps that should be taken after any type of personal injury:

  • Document the scene where the accident happened as best as you can, taking photographs from various perspectives to show the general scene as well as property damage and physical injuries;
  • Ask for contact information from anyone else who was involved in the accident, as well as from any witnesses;
  • Seek a medical evaluation from a health care provider as soon as possible, recognizing that a defendant could raise the issue of comparative fault and have your damages award reduced if your injuries worsen due to your failure to seek medical attention in a timely manner;
  • Report the accident to your auto insurer if it was a motor vehicle collision that you were involved in; and
  • Get in touch with a Timber, OR personal injury lawyer to find out about the next steps in your case.
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Personal Injury Cases in Timber: Insurance Claims and Lawsuits

Should you file an insurance claim or a lawsuit after an injury in Timber? This is a question we often receive, and it is important to know that the decision to file an insurance claim or a lawsuit will depend on the particular facts of your case. In many circumstances, injury victims or their families will seek compensation through an insurance claim and a civil lawsuit.

When you do file an insurance claim, it is critical to have an attorney on your side. The insurer might make you feel comfortable and might suggest that they want to help, but you need to remember that an insurance company is never on the side of the claimant. The insurance adjuster and other parties at the insurance company will be seeking information that can allow them to deny your claim or to limit your payout. You should remember that you can negotiate a low settlement offer, and you have options to appeal if your insurance claim is denied.

Contact a Timber Personal Injury Attorney Today

When another party’s negligence causes injuries, it is critical to hold that party accountable. One of our experienced Timber personal injury attorneys can speak with you today about the facts of your case, and we can represent you as you move forward in the process of seeking financial compensation. 

Our firm has years of experience serving injury victims and their families in Oregon, and we know how critical it is for you to obtain compensation to help cover your losses. We will do everything we can to help you achieve the outcome you deserve, including holding the at-fault party accountable and obtaining compensation for your losses. Contact the Johnston Law Firm for more information about the services we provide in Timber and throughout Oregon.

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