Key Takeaways
- Although Oregon requires auto insurance, nearly 13 percent of Oregon drivers are uninsured, including hundreds of thousands on Portland roads.
- Oregon law requires minimum coverage that protects drivers against the risk of a crash with an uninsured driver.
- After a crash with a negligent uninsured driver, an insurance claim can be filed with your own auto insurance company.
- Which party caused the accident affects the amount of compensation you may be able to receive.
- Uninsured drivers may lack the resources to pay damages in a civil lawsuit, but only an investigation will reveal what resources are available.
All drivers in Oregon are required to carry auto insurance. However, nearly 13 percent of Oregon drivers are uninsured. Hundreds of thousands of drivers on Portland roads are operating vehicles without valid auto insurance. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in an auto accident caused by an uninsured driver, Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC are prepared to help you pursue justice and full compensation.
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Why Choose Our Uninsured Motorist Lawyer in Portland
The attorneys at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC have significant experience with cases involving uninsured drivers. The benefits of working with us include:
- We maintain a small caseload so that we can give personal, undivided attention to the clients that we represent.
- We are aggressive negotiators and experienced trial lawyers. We will not hesitate to take your case to trial to recover the maximum possible compensation.
- We understand how to help victims of uninsured drivers in Oregon.
- We work on a contingency fee basis. There is no attorney’s fee to you unless we win.
“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.”
Auto Insurance Laws in Oregon
Oregon law requires drivers to be covered at a minimum to protect against the risk of a car accident with an uninsured driver. If you are involved in an accident with a negligent vehicle operator, an insurance claim can be filed with your own auto insurance company.
What to Do If You’ve Been in an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist
If you are involved in an accident in which the other party does not have insurance, you are in a difficult situation. To help you through the maze of legal issues, we urge you to contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC as soon as possible after the accident. Do not agree to an interview with an insurance adjuster without first retaining our services to protect your right to the compensation you deserve.
In accidents involving injuries, the issue of liability is crucial. Doctor visits, tests, treatment, and rehabilitation are expensive. The amount of compensation you may be able to receive will be affected by the determination of which party caused the accident.
“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.”
In general, drivers who do not have insurance may not have sufficient resources for you to recover damages in a lawsuit filed in civil court, but only an investigation into the facts will reveal what resources are available. Our experienced lawyers are professionals in resolving uninsured motorist accident cases and will help you pursue the maximum possible under the terms of your policy.
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If you have suffered injuries ranging from broken bones to spinal cord injury in an accident involving an uninsured motorist, our attorneys can help. At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, we offer a free consultation and never charge a fee unless we win. Call today.