Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

Susak & Powell, P.C. is a personal injury law firm serving clients in Oregon and the Vancouver, Washington area.  As experienced lawyers focusing on personal injury cases, we understand the physical, financial, and emotional burdens that accidents can cause.

Compensation and comparative fault

In order to collect compensation for a claim, your Portland personal injury attorney must prove that the person or entity that caused your injury is negligent.  This means that the other party had a responsibility to not harm you, and they failed in that responsibility.  You must then prove that this failure caused you to suffer damages and injury.

If you are partially responsible for the accident that ended in your injury, the possibility for you to recover compensation is dependent upon your percentage of fault under Oregon comparative negligence law.  Under the modified comparative fault rule that Oregon follows, you cannot file a liability claim or a lawsuit if you are 51 percent or more at fault.  An insurance claims adjuster assigns each party relative degrees of fault based on the circumstances of the accident.

After an accident, it is crucial to contact a skilled Portland personal injury law firm as soon as possible.  An experienced personal injury lawyer knows how to assess the accident and advocate on your behalf for the lowest possible percentage of fault.  If you still cannot reach an agreement with the claims adjuster, your lawyer can fight for you in court.

What is my claim worth?

Oregon law states that the negligent party that injured you is responsible for the following damages:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Damaged property, such as vehicle damages
• Any permanent disabilities or disfigurement
• Emotional distress

Consult an experienced personal injury lawyer in Portland to find out how much compensation you should receive after an accident.

Personal injury lawyer in Portland, OR

Each of the lawyers at Susak & Powell, P.C. has more than 30 years of experience practicing personal injury law.  Our Portland personal injury lawyers believe that the victims of car accidents deserve fair settlement for the suffering that negligent behavior causes.  When we accept your case, all of our lawyers evaluate your case before we advise you on what to do next.

Whether you were in a motorcycle, trucking, bicycle or auto accident, our hard-working team of personal injury lawyers in Oregon can guide you through this difficult time.  To schedule a free initial consultation, contact Susak & Powell, P.C. today.