The Corson & Johnson Law Firm

What does a personal injury lawyer do?

A personal injury lawyer represents individuals who have been physically or emotionally harmed due to someone else’s negligence, carelessness, recklessness, or intentional actions. Their job is to enforce society’s safety rules to help injured people recover financial compensation for things like medical expenses, lost income, physical pain, emotional distress, and mental suffering.

What types of cases do personal injury lawyers handle?

Common types of cases personal injury attorneys handle include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, pedestrian accidents, and more. These cases typically involve injuries caused by another person’s negligence or carelessness.

What happens during a personal injury consultation?

If a personal injury attorney is interested in looking at your potential case in more depth, they will typically schedule a free initial consultation. Those are sometimes done in person, and other times remotely (by Zoom).

What is the average settlement for a personal injury case?

Settlements of personal injury cases can vary widely, depending on the type and severity of the injury, who was at fault, and the insurance coverage available. Fair settlements can range from a few thousand dollars for minor injuries to hundreds of thousands, or even millions, for severe, life-altering injuries.

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Oregon?

For an adult’s personal injury claim against a private party in Oregon, the general statute of limitations is typically two years from when the person knew or should have known about their claim. That means that in most cases you have two years to file a lawsuit in court, or you may lose your right to seek compensation. There are many variations and exceptions, however.