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A lawsuit for a construction injury is a civil lawsuit with the primary goal of recouping losses from the accident. Oregon law allows some time for you to determine how you want to proceed, but this time is not unlimited. When you have had a construction injury, you need the guidance of an experienced Portland construction accident lawyer. At Paulson Coletti, we have decades of combined experience supporting injury victims and seeking the compensation they deserve.
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Under Oregon Revised Statute 12.120, an individual will have two years to file a claim for a construction accident injury in Oregon. More specifically, the victim has two years from the date of the accident or discovery of the injury to file a lawsuit in court. This seems like plenty of time to decide, but there are several steps to a case before you decide to file a lawsuit.
At Paulson Coletti, “liberty and justice for all” is more than just a phrase – it is our mandate. Our team of trial lawyers is driven to pursue justice for the injured, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable. With a high success rate both in and out of the courtroom, you can trust our Oregon personal injury lawyers to be the legal advocates you need so your voice can be heard.
You may not immediately file a lawsuit when you are injured in a construction accident. Often, this starts as an insurance claim that you will try to negotiate before taking the case to court. It takes time to build a convincing case for negotiations or that you feel may win in a lawsuit. During the investigation process, a construction accident attorney may try to do some of the following:
Sometimes, your attorney may suggest you complete all medical care prior to beginning negotiations. This can allow time to determine a long-term prognosis and allow you to predict any future medical needs. This investigation and treatment time may take months out of your time, making it crucial to begin the process as soon as possible.
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When you have gathered your evidence and your attorney is satisfied with the investigation, you may begin to negotiate with the insurance company. These negotiations can take time to do appropriately and can be affected by the closing of the statute of limitations. If you have a strong case and the other party is confident you are willing to take the case to court, it can help you get a fairer offer closer to the end of the two years. If the insurance company does not believe you will take a case to court, they may attempt to ride out the clock to get you to agree to an offer lower than you deserve.
Generally speaking, they do not want to take a case to court unless they are very confident they can win and walk away without paying damages. Taking a case to court adds unpredictability to the ultimate payout amount and is costly in attorney fees. When you work with an attorney from Paulson Coletti you will receive attorneys who are experienced and confident in taking your cases to trial if that’s what it takes to collect fair compensation.
At Paulson Coletti, a local firm based in Oregon, justice is our mission. As experienced trial attorneys, we fight for injury victims across Oregon and Washington, holding negligent parties accountable. With a proven track record in and out of the courtroom, we are dedicated to securing fair compensation for our clients. We take a client-centered approach, focusing on cases we believe in and delivering results that matter. No fees unless we win-because justice should never come with financial risk.
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