Oregon Truck Accident Lawyer

An Oregon truck accident attorney who is experienced with truck accidents knows establishing fault early is imperative to protecting his or her client(s). Trucking companies are extremely aggressive about surveying and documenting the accident scene of every major truck crash. It is not uncommon to see crash reconstructions and even insurance defense attorneys immediately dispatched to truck accidents that resulted in catastrophic injuries. If you or a family member was hurt in a trucking accident, there is no reason to have the deck stacked against you. Call the experienced truck accident attorneys at Johnson Law who will conduct their own investigation to uncover the true cause of the accident. Do not simply rely on the word of a biased insurance adjuster when he or she claims the at-fault truck driver was not responsible for the accident that resulted in your injuries or injuries to a loved one.

The personal injury attorney at Johnson Law have handled many truck accident claims and they have found that the most common causes are

There is no upfront cost to retain a personal injury attorney.

We operate on a contingency fee basis similar to most personal injury lawyers. However, you will be pleased to learn that we charge our fee only AFTER your medical bills have been paid. This is an important distinction.

We do not get paid unless we win. Almost all personal injury attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis, but that does not mean they charge the same fee. If we settle prior to trial or arbitration we take 33.33% of the recovery as our attorney fee. This is after your medical bills have been paid. Many personal injury attorneys take their 33.33% fee before the medical bills have been paid. This can result in the client receiving little or no compensation. If we go to arbitration or trial, our contingency fee is 40% of the recovery, again after the medical bills are paid. In our experience, this results in our clients being fairly compensated with higher financial recovery.

Not before consulting with an attorney.

Insurance companies have an interest in getting you to settle your claim as quickly and as cheaply as is possible. By settling your claim, you are releasing the insurance company from any future liability stemming from the incident. It takes time for medical professionals to identify all of your injuries. If you settle your claim too quickly and then realize later on that you are suffering from a more serious injury, it is difficult, if not impossible, to hold the insurance company accountable and receive the proper amount of compensation. Also, in our experience, insurance companies generally do not offer fair settlements to people who are not representing by an attorney.

Serious commercial truck accidents are daily occurrences in Portland. This is because trucks are so large relative to other vehicles that when they cause a collision, it often has tragic results. Negligent driving is the most common cause of truck accidents, but they can also be caused by improper maintenance. Additionally, some companies and corporations force their truck drivers to drive for extended hours without breaks or rest, creating hazardous conditions. Whether you were hurt by a truck that failed to check its blind spot, an overworked and inattentive truck driver, or careless maintenance on a commercial vehicle, the personal injury attorneys at Johnson Law have the competency, experience, and drive to diligently represent your legal rights and maximize your recovery.

Trucks are often referred to as semis, big rigs, or eighteen-wheelers. Whatever the descriptive term, trucks represent one of the greatest risks for catastrophic injury on the highways and byways of Portland. This is especially the case in Portland since the Port of Portland has virtually ceased shipping to East Asia. This was the result of a highly publicized withdrawal by several major shipping companies from Port of Portland Terminal 5. A major consequence of this withdrawal is further traffic congestion on the major highways of Portland, especially I-5 North to Vancouver and Washington, caused by trucks carrying goods for export to shipping terminals in Washington State. More trucks on the road, especially during peak rush hours, is a recipe for disaster on the already overcrowded highways of the Portland Metro area. If you were injured in a truck accident, it is important to protect your legal rights by consulting with a truck accident attorney at Johnson Law as soon as possible.