Key Takeaways
- Personal injury law lets accident victims seek compensation from at-fault parties, but someone else must have been negligent in relation to the injury.
- The burden of proof rests with the plaintiff, and a lawyer can help gather and present evidence of the defendant’s fault.
- Oregon’s two-year statute of limitations runs from the accident or injury discovery, and missing it most likely forfeits the right to file.
- The two-year limit covers most claims, including premises liability, product liability, and medical malpractice, but property-damage-only claims generally have six years.
- Compensation may include medical bills, past and future pain and suffering, lost income, lost consortium, lost enjoyment of life, legal bills, and punitive damages.
Personal injury is a field of law in which injured accident victims can seek financial compensation from at-fault parties, or defendants. The civil justice system allows the reimbursement of certain damages for injured victims. To obtain compensation, however, you or your lawyer will need to prove the defendant’s fault.
Please contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC as soon as possible for assistance with your Beaverton personal injury claim. Our lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience helping clients secure compensation for their injuries and damages.
Contact Our Portland Personal Injury Lawyer
Why We’re the Best Choice
- We have a record of success in personal injury law. Our lawyers are not afraid to go the distance to obtain fair compensation. We can take claims to court in Washington County, if necessary.
- We use a personalized approach to maximize outcomes. We tailor our efforts based on each client’s unique injuries, case and goals. Our attorneys always act in their clients’ best interests.
- We do not charge any service or legal fees unless we win. Our Beaverton personal injury lawyers take cases on contingency. You will not pay out of your own pocket for legal representation, win or lose.
“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. Whether your case settles or goes to trial, you can trust our Oregon personal injury lawyers to be the legal advocates you need so your voice can be heard.”
Oregon Personal Injury Laws
You will not have grounds for a claim after every personal injury. To bear the right to file a lawsuit, someone else must be guilty of negligence in relation to your accident or injury. The burden to prove your case rests with you, the plaintiff. You have the right to hire a lawyer to represent you during an injury claim or trial in Oregon. A lawyer can help you gather and present evidence to prove a defendant’s fault for your damages.
In Oregon, you or your attorney must file your personal injury claim within two years of the date of the accident or discovery of the injury. If you miss this statute of limitations, you will most likely forfeit the right to file. The civil courts take filing deadlines seriously, with few exceptions. The two-year statute of limitations extends to most types of claims, including personal injury, premises liability, product liability and medical malpractice lawsuits. For a property-damage only claim, however, you will generally have six years to file.
Are You Eligible for Compensation?
Bringing a personal injury lawsuit against the person or entity that caused your accident could hold that party accountable and give you justice. It could also result in the financial compensation you need to move on from a serious injury.
- Medical bills
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Losses of income
- Lost consortium
- Lost enjoyment of life
- Legal bills
- Punitive damages
Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC knows how to position claims for their greatest odds of success. We can review your case and let you know how much money we believe it could be worth. Then, we can help you fight for positive results.
“Most cases settle, but each of our cases is prepared as if it’s going to trial. The insurance companies know it and so do the defense lawyers defending them. That’s why we get such great results for our clients.”
Types of Cases We Accept
Our personal injury lawyers practice in many areas of law. We have dedicated years to improving our efforts, sharpening our skills and expanding our knowledge base. Our attorneys have helped hundreds of clients recover from different accidents.
- Car accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Dangerous premises
- Defective products
- Daycare injuries
- Nursing home abuse
- Hospital negligence
- Workplace accidents
- Sports injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death
Please contact us after any type of harmful or deadly accident in Beaverton. We can review your accident for elements of a civil claim.
Call a Beaverton Personal Injury Lawyer Now
A conversation with one of the lawyers at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC could help you understand your rights and lawsuit options. If you have the elements of a claim, we may offer to represent you during negotiations. Learn more about your personal injury lawsuit during a free consultation in Oregon. Contact our closest law office today at 503-226-6361. We also take online submissions through our website.