Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury lawyers in Portland and the surrounding communities help bring claims or lawsuits on behalf of people who have suffered harm for which others may be legally responsible. These cases involve incidents like car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, slip or trip and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and abuse, encounters with defective products, assault, and more. A lawyer works to recover compensation for medical bills, lost income and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other economic and non-economic damages.

An injured person might worry about the cost of hiring a lawyer to advocate for them. However, this isn't usually an issue. Most Portland personal injury attorneys handle their cases for a contingency fee. They don't get paid unless the client does. Their fee is a percentage of the compensation recovered for the client.

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Richard Rizk
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Richard Rizk
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Portland, OR
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Helping everyday people every day.
Personal injury claims are difficult to navigate in the dark. I can help shine a light on your road to recovery. No upfront cost to get started. Contact me today for a free consultation. Read More »
Marc Johnston
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Marc Johnston
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Portland, OR
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Dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured. Call for a consultation!
I’m an experienced personal injury lawyer and represent clients in all types of personal injury cases in Oregon. I provide personal attention and will vigorously advocate for your rights throughout your case. Read More »
Matthew D. Kaplan
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Matthew D. Kaplan
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Portland, OR
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Free Consultation! Skilled and Aggressive Personal Injury Lawyer! Call for Help!
I am a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney. I provide personal attention combined with intelligent, aggressive representation! Visit my website to see client reviews or call for a free consultation. Read More »
Sean DuBois
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Sean DuBois
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Portland, OR
Committed to your right to optimal compensation. Call for a free consultation!
If you've suffered an accident, I'll fight zealously to ensure you recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, property damage, pain and suffering, and more. Call me today for a free consultation! Read More »
Michael G. Romano
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Michael G. Romano
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(503) 208-5529 13765 NW Cornell Rd
Suite 250
Portland, OR 97229
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Willamette University College of Law
Mr. Romano attended Southern Oregon University (formerly Southern Oregon State College) in Ashland, Oregon where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, with a minor degree in Philosophy. He then received his Juris Doctorate at Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. While in law school, Mr. Romano clerked for the Marion County District Attorney’s Office and developed a taste for trial work. He was then admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2000 and began his career as a prosecutor working in Klamath, Coos, and Deschutes Counties. In early 2006, he then opened his private...
Richard Rizk
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Richard Rizk
(503) 245-5677 0434 SW Iowa Street
Portland, OR 97239
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPortland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 35 years of experience
Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Lewis & Clark Law School
Richard Rizk is the senior lawyer at RizkLaw, an Oregon plaintiff personal injury & insurance, law firm he founded in 2001. Richard passionately pursues justice for everyday people in the context of serious injury and denied insurance claims. Richard believes that success as a personal injury lawyer requires passion, a deep understanding of insurance and readiness to try every case. Mr. Rizk has resolved over $15M in claims. His goal is the successful resolution of your claim quickly and for the greatest amount possible.

A former insurance defense and coverage lawyer, Mr. Rizk now serves everyday people every day at RizkLaw....
Robert Jesse Harris
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Robert Jesse Harris
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 38 years of experience
(503) 648-4777 650 Northeast Holladay
Suite 1600
Portland, OR 97232
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Lewis & Clark Law School
Robert Harris is founder and president of Harris Velazquez Gibbens, Law Firm. A medium sized law firm located in Hillsboro Oregon with a second office in Northeast Portland.

Our law firm focuses on litigation, specializing in:
+ Personal Injury
+ Family law
+ Criminal Law and DUII.

Harris Velazquez Gibbens has earned the highest rating from Martindale Hubbell: Preeminent AV rated. Indicating excellence in the legal field and the highest ethical standards, as well as perfect 10.0 ratings from AVVO

Spencer  Aldrich
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Spencer Aldrich
(503) 536-1737 22 NW 23rd Place
Suite 203
Portland, OR 97210
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPortland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Workers' Compensation is extremely complex and I've spent most of my career learning it, and practicing it, so that i can help you get the benefits you're entitled to. I do it with compassion, skill, and an understanding of both sides of the system. For many years I worked on "defense", which means I represented employers and an insurance company. It really wasn't for me, though. About 5 years ago I "switched sides" and began helping injured workers, and feel it was the right decision. I went to law school to help people, and I'm proud to be able to...
Marc Johnston
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Marc Johnston
(503) 546-3167 200 SW Market St, Suite 1900
Portland, OR 97201
Free ConsultationPortland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
Gonzaga University School of Law
We are a different kind of law firm — one that is dedicated to serving you. We are committed to providing each of our clients with the personal care and attention they deserve in all of our practice areas and more. Some cases are best settled, and some are best taken to a jury. We have dedicated our careers to being prepared for both. We welcome the opportunity to take our clients’ cases to a jury when the need arises. The fact that we are willing to take every case to a jury if necessary increases our credibility and the...
Jina Ly Clark
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Jina Ly Clark
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(503) 238-1010 6501 S Macadam Ave Suite E
Portland, OR 97239
Personal Injury, Animal, Criminal and White Collar Crime
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Member of the Oregon State Bar since 2000 Member of the Oregon Federal Bar since 2000 Member of Washington State Bar since 2010. I practice in a variety of areas of the law, which is useful when there are overlapping legal issues. We offer a free phone consultation for the following types of cases:
Personal Injury
Motor vehicle accidents
Dog bites
...
Sean DuBois
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Sean DuBois
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(503) 222-4411 1553 SE Tolman St.
Portland, OR 97202
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Lewis & Clark Law School
At Shulman DuBois LLC, we will give you and your case the consideration it deserves. The insurance companies have the money, power, and personnel to bully the injured and overwhelmed - we are dedicated to helping you fight back. At a time when your insurance company is not giving you the thoughtfulness, concern, and respect that you deserve, we will be there to bring the facts to light and set the situation right. Serving Portland, Oregon, as well as the surrounding areas, we represent people in our community who are struggling in the wake of a serious accident. As active community...
Virgil Royer
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Virgil Royer
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(503) 990-7672 111 SW 5th Avenue Suite 3150
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Willamette University College of Law
Virgil Royer, a graduate of the Willamette School of Law, practices law to assist people navigate through and successfully put behind the difficult times in their life. Mr. Royer represents people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and any accident that was caused by someone else's negligence. He enjoys helping people receive the compensation that they deserve. Mr. Royer will pursue your matter to trial to get a just award. Mr. Royer stays active within his community and enjoys doing all he can to pursue justice for his clients.

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Matthew D. Kaplan
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Matthew D. Kaplan
(503) 226-3844 50 SW Pine St
#302
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPortland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 27 years of experience
Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Products Liability
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Mr. Kaplan is a father of two boys and resides in SW Portland, Oregon. When he is not working he is usually backpacking or rock climbing. He began practicing law in 1998 and opened Kaplan Law, LLC, in 2003. Kaplan Law is a law firm dedicated to helping injury victims and their families achieve justice. Mr. Kaplan believes in getting to know his clients on a personal level so he can understand their cases, what their needs are, and what is the best resolution for them. Mr. Kaplan takes on difficult cases that focus involve severe injuries from motor vehicle...
Robert Kline Jr
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Robert Kline Jr
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(800) 323-3733 121 SW Morrison Avenue
Suite 475
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
University of Oregon
Kline Law Offices P.C. specializes in personal injury law. Attorney Rob Kline represents individuals that have been harmed by the wrongful conduct of others. His firm helps individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries, trauma or the death of a loved one due to the neglect, fault, or intolerance of others. Rob's cases typically fall in the following categories: accidents related to motor vehicles, including, cars, bikes, pedestrians, trucks and motorcycles; construction and industrial accidents; and sex abuse.

Rob began his legal career representing large corporations and insurance companies. Rob now puts his unique knowledge and experience to...
Tim Jones
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Tim Jones
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Portland, OR
Pursuing justice on behalf of injured people and their families since 1989.
I am fiercely focused on doing all I can to achieve justice for injured clients and holding those who caused the harm accountable. I will fight zealously to get you the compensation you deserve. Free consultation! Read More »
Tim Jones
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Tim Jones
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(503) 374-1414 101 SW Main St.
Suite 910
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Nursing Home
Willamette University College of Law
People turn to Tim Jones when they need an Oregon personal injury attorney. They do so because Tim is the tough advocate they need to attain the justice they deserve. The grandson of Irish immigrants who homesteaded in Eastern Oregon in the early 1900’s, Tim comes from a line of ranchers and mill workers. On his way to becoming an attorney, he spent the better part of two decades as a farm laborer, construction and mill worker. He spent two years living in Portland’s poorest neighborhoods running an emergency relief program, delivering most basic of assistance to low income families. Tim brings valuable...
Kevin C Brague
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Kevin C Brague
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(503) 922-2243 4504 S. Corbett Avenue
Suite 250
Portland, OR 97239
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Civil Rights and Education
Pepperdine University School of Law
I represent individuals who have been harmed by others - whether personally like in an automobile/car accident, or by an institution like abuse or violation of civil rights. I have been practicing law in the State and Federal courts in Oregon since 2005, and have additional relevant legal experience extending back to 1991. My experience includes working for international law firms to my own solo practice representing corporations, small businesses, and individuals. I am a trial attorney and have litigated cases against businesses, insurance companies, colleges, universities, trade schools, and schools on behalf of people that...
Sean M. Bannon
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Sean M. Bannon
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 19 years of experience
(503) 746-3240 1819 SW 5th Avenue, #343
Portland, OR 97201
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University of Oregon School of Law
After spending the first part of my career working for a prominent Portland defense firm, I rededicated my practice to representing individuals and families who have been injured through the negligence of others. My clients benefit from my big firm experience and my small firm attention to them as individuals. I bring extensive experience in personal injury matters, having represented clients in cases involving car and truck accidents, product defects, medical malpractice, and claims of wrongful death. I am familiar with how insurance defense firms evaluate cases and defend them at trial, which lends invaluable strategy and credibility to my clients'...
Aaron Tillmann
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Aaron Tillmann
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 20 years of experience
(503) 773-3333 101 SW Main St. #1905
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
Aaron Tillman is the founding attorney of Tillman Law Personal Injury Lawyers, the personal injury law firm where clients come first. He focuses on personal injury cases, including: - car accidents - motorcycle accidents - truck accidents - medical malpractice cases - wrongful death cases - and more Mr. Tillman got his Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington, in 2005. He received his Master of Law from Boston University School of Law in 2006. Mr. Tillman is licensed to practice law in Oregon and Utah. At Tillman Law Personal Injury Lawyers, we know dealing with insurance companies can be incredibly exhausting. You’re...
Gretchen L Mandekor
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Gretchen L Mandekor
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(503) 288-8000
Ext. 111
1826 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
Personal Injury
University of Oregon School of Law
Gretchen Mandekor is an accomplished, well-respected trial lawyer who specializes in representing plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits and the defense of legal malpractice matters. Over her career, she has successfully tried dozens of jury trials in both state and federal court. Before joining Rosenbaum Law Group, Gretchen founded and managed her own law firm from 2007 through 2014 after working at a large defense litigation firm in downtown Portland. Gretchen’s extensive experience representing insurance companies and their policyholders for almost two decades on the defense side is a unique asset in representing injured people. She knows how insurance...
Lowell McKelvey
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Lowell McKelvey
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(503) 782-0502 1205 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97210
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University of Montana School of Law
Lowell McKelvey is an injury lawyer, arbitrator and mediator in Portland, Oregon. Lowell specializes in motor vehicle injuries, Onewheel electric skateboard injuries and nursing home neglect and abuse. Lowell has 20+ years' experience in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accident cases. He is a national leader in Onewheel electric skateboard product liability injury cases. And, he has a passion for helping victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. A former prosecutor and insurance defense lawyer, Lowell puts his trial skills and experience with insurance companies to work, helping injured people find real world solutions....
Michael A Colbach
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Michael A Colbach
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(503) 243-1900 434 NW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
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Lewis & Clark Law School
I offer one-on-one service, and I limit my case load so that I can focus on you and your case. I am an experienced, aggressive trial lawyer who has tried over 140 jury trials. I have 30 years of courtroom experience. As of November of 2024 I have been practicing personal injury law for 22 years. Insurance companies have attorneys and adjusters whose goal is to pay you as little as they can. You need an Oregon personal injury attorney to fight for you. I am dedicated to helping your recover as much money as possible under the law. Once...
Aaron Reichenberger
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Aaron Reichenberger
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 10 years of experience
(503) 288-8000
Ext. 113
1826 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
Personal Injury
Willamette University College of Law
Aaron devotes his practice to helping injured people and their families with their personal injury or wrongful death claims. During his career, he has successfully represented hundreds of victims in their claims against insurance companies or wrongdoers. Putting his clients first, Aaron believes his representation should provide three primary benefits: 1) navigating the complicated world of insurance claims on his clients' behalves; 2) placing them in a position to focus on recovering from their physical, mental, and emotional injuries rather than their legal claims; and 3) maximizing the compensation his clients obtain from the wrongdoer or their insurance...
Ashley Rosenbaum-DePalo
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Ashley Rosenbaum-DePalo
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer
(503) 288-8000
Ext. 102
1826 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
Personal Injury
Willamette University College of Law
Ashley Rosenbaum-DePalo is a trial lawyer within the Rosenbaum Law Group. After graduating from the Willamette University College of Law, she immediately joined our team. In her time here, she has successfully tried, advocated, and resolved hundreds of cases against insurance companies and those who have negligently or intentionally injured innocent people. Ashley's experience with the Rosenbaum Law Group includes representing victims from car crashes, bike injuries, pedestrian injuries, product liability claims, wrongful death claims, and premises liability claims. During law school, she externed for Judge Janice Wilson in the Multnomah County Circuit Court and clerked at...
Joshua Shulman
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Joshua Shulman
PORTLAND, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 22 years of experience
(503) 222-4411 1553 SE Tolman St.
PORTLAND, OR 97202
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
New York University School of Law and Lewis & Clark Law School
At Shulman DuBois LLC, we will give you and your case the consideration it deserves. The insurance companies have the money, power, and personnel to bully the injured and overwhelmed - we are dedicated to helping you fight back. At a time when your insurance company is not giving you the thoughtfulness, concern, and respect that you deserve, we will be there to bring the facts to light and set the situation right. Serving Portland, Oregon, as well as the surrounding areas, we represent people in our community who are struggling in the wake of a serious accident. As active community...
Chad Stavley
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Chad Stavley
(503) 546-8812 434 NW 19th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPortland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 22 years of experience
Personal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
University of Miami
Chad Stavley is a personal injury trial lawyer based in Portland, Oregon. He accepts cases throughout Oregon and Washington. He accepts serious injury cases involving motor vehicles, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, bicycle accidents, LYFT/UBER accidents, and trucking accidents. He also handles medical malpractice cases and cases involving denied medical care in jails or inadequate medical care given to inmates in local jails and prisons. He also handles cases where people are injured in dog attacks and where people are hurt in on-the-job incidents. Chad has recovered millions of dollars for his clients, including: - $3.55...
Bryan William Dawson
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Bryan William Dawson
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(503) 919-1315 1020 SW Taylor
Suite #445
Portland, OR 97205
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UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
I am a Portland, Oregon lawyer specializing in personal injury claims and lawsuits. Please call me or visit my website: www.dawlaw.net. I offer free consultations at 503-919-1315.
Nathan Piers-VanderPloeg
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Nathan Piers-VanderPloeg
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 13 years of experience
101 SW Main Street, Ste. 805
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal, Employment and Insurance Claims
Oregon State University
Nathan Piers-VanderPloeg is a native Oregonian born and raised in the Portland area. He graduated with a degree in Political Science from Linfield College in 2005 and earned his law degree from the University of Oregon in 2011. While working for the Lane County District Attorney as a third-year law student, Nathan tried and won five cases, including a seven count felony jury trial. Following his graduation from law school, Nathan worked as an associate in a general litigation firm, focusing his personal practice on the areas of Employment Law, Personal Injury, and criminal defense. He has handled a...
Kenneth Bills
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Kenneth Bills
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(503) 966-3172 400 SW 6th Ave
#610
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
In 2004, Kenneth Bills and Matthew Driggs opened The Advocates in Seattle with a primary focus on client value and service. Ken believes strongly that a sizable law firm can be as effective at litigation as any boutique litigation firm, while also having the ability to serve large numbers of clients across Washington and Oregon. The Advocates holds these values at the center of its approach to each client’s case. If each individual is treated as though they’re the only client the firm has, everyone is better off. In his career, Ken has worked on both mass tort and personal injury...
Kristin Olson
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Kristin Olson
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(503) 740-7608 1020 SW Taylor Street
Ste. 400
Portland, OR 97205
Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Oregon School of Law
I'm a trial lawyer who practices civil litigation, including commercial and personal injury law. I defend individuals and companies against lawsuits, and I also bring lawsuits on behalf of injured individuals.
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sarah lynn nelson
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(503) 417-4227 111 SW Fifth, Suite 1740
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Elder and Products Liability
University of Oregon School of Law
I am a top-rated Portland, Oregon car accident and personal injury lawyer. As a former in-house trial lawyer for one of the nation's largest insurance companies, I learned what the insurance companies look for when analyzing cases. I know what buttons to push and I know how to maximize the value of your case, either at the settlement stage or through trial. There are a lot of personal injury attorneys in Oregon; very few can actually deliver on what I just described.
Matthew Philbrook
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Matthew Philbrook
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 23 years of experience
(971) 260-4264 107 SE Washington St.
Suite 520
Portland, OR 97214
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Gonzaga University
Matthew Philbrook is a graduate of Clark College, Washington State University, and Gonzaga University School of Law. He has been a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association since 2001, and Oregon State Bar Association since 2005.

Matthew entered a career in law with a passion for protecting the legal rights of those in our community, with a competitive approach. He formed Philbrook Law Office, located in Vancouver and Battle Ground, Washington, in 2005, with the goal of championing the rights of people wrongfully injured or in legal jeopardy. Matthew’s years of dedicated service to his clients has...
Charley Gee
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Charley Gee
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 14 years of experience
(503) 278-5389 735 SW 1st Ave., 2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Nursing Home and Products Liability
University of Oregon School of Law
Charley Gee is an experienced personal injury attorney with offices in Portland and Lincoln City. He exclusively represents people against big insurance companies and corporations and the lawyers they hire to minimize or destroy people's claims. Charley handles claims statewide in Oregon, and has experience in the investigation and resolution of countless motor vehicle crashes (including bicycle and pedestrian cases), product liability, and wrongful death claims, as well as dangerous premises and animal attack cases. Charley started his legal career at the lowest rung, as a file clerk and legal assistant, so he understands not...
Hershall Brown
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Hershall Brown
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney
(503) 512-0483 620 SW Main St. Ste 340
Portland, OR 97205
Personal Injury, Criminal and DUI
St. Mary's University School of Law
Graduating from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Chemistry Education in 1997, Hershall went on to teach high school chemistry, physics, math and biology before owning and operating multiple businesses and later graduating from St. Mary’s School of Law with a Juris Doctorate.

Hershall has a proven track record of success practicing law. His diverse background, persistence and result-orientated drive benefits hundreds of satisfied clients, like you, achieve remarkable results. He has practiced in personal injury, contested wills and trusts and criminal defense. Since joining the outstanding team of attorneys at Cornerstone Law Group he has focused on...
Brian Stimson
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Brian Stimson
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(503) 222-4411 1553 SE Tolman St
Portland, OR 97202
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
From the start of his legal career, Brian has focused exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death litigation in Portland. As a skilled advocate both in and out of the courtroom, Brian is passionate about guiding clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives. Having experienced the fear, pain, and uncertainty that follow an injury firsthand, Brian understands the emotional and physical toll it takes—an insight that helps him build compelling personal injury cases. Brian is deeply involved in the legal community and serves as an elected, voting member of the Oregon State Bar House of Delegates for...
Benjamin B. Grandy
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Benjamin B. Grandy
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney
(503) 626-6221 Portland, OR 97212
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Willamette University College of Law
The Law Office of Benjamin B. Grandy, PC, is a personal injury law office serving individuals in Portland, Beaverton, and throughout Oregon who have been harmed by the negligence or fault of others. We have 30 years of legal experience and have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. We represent individuals in the following areas: Car Accidents Injuries Caused by Drunk Drivers Semi-Truck Accidents Wrongful Death Crime Victims Defective Products Bike Accidents Brain Injury Premises Liability Mass Transit & TriMet Accidents and Injuries At the Law Office of Benjamin B. Grandy, PC, we offer free, no-obligation consultations and operate on a contingency-fee basis. That means you pay legal fees...
Timothy Grabe
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Timothy Grabe
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 42 years of experience
(503) 825-2115 65 SW Yamhill Street
Suite 300
Portland, OR 97204
Personal Injury, Nursing Home and Products Liability
Lewis & Clark Law School
Portland personal injury attorney with over 35 years of experience.
Josh Lamborn
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Josh Lamborn
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 28 years of experience
(503) 546-0461 50 SW Pine Street
Suite 301
Portland, OR 97204
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Lewis & Clark Law School
Josh Lamborn represents victims of crime and injured persons in criminal and civil cases. Mr. Lamborn graduated with honors while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University Chico in 1993. Mr. Lamborn graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in 1997 with over 20 misdemeanor criminal jury trials under his belt as an intern at the Multnomah District Attorney's Office.

After passing the Oregon State Bar Exam in August 1997 Josh Lamborn began his career as a Multnomah County Prosecutor. He prosecuted crimes ranging from Rape to Robbery to Aggravated Murder. In his...
CJ Graves
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CJ Graves
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 12 years of experience
(503) 406-2140 707 SW Washington Street, Suite 600
Portland, OR 97205
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Lewis & Clark Law School
James Gregory
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James Gregory
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 28 years of experience
(503) 217-2200 2937 NE Glisan Street
Suite A
Portland, OR 97232
Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Criminal
Lewis & Clark Law School
Since his graduation from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in 1996, James has dedicated himself to advocating for those in need, and to protecting individuals’ rights.

Beginning his legal career as a public defender in Portland, James quickly gained a reputation at the courthouse for intelligence, integrity, and effectiveness in front of a jury. Ten years of representing the indigent accused allowed him to hone his trial skills in an environment which only a busy criminal practice can provide. James then made the transition to civil law, where he has advocated for injured clients for the...
Alycia M. Herriott
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Alycia M. Herriott
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 16 years of experience
(503) 747-7198 12755 SW 69th Avenue
Suite 200
Portland, OR 97223
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal and DUI
Willamette University
Alycia Herriott is an experienced Oregon trial attorney working primarily out of the firm’s Bend office. Alycia’s practice focuses on DUII Defense, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Victim’s Rights in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, and Klamath Counties. Prior to working with Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group, Alycia had ten successful years as a Deputy District Attorney in both Deschutes County and Clackamas County, including time as a Special Assistant US Attorney in the Portland US Attorney’s Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Alycia handled over 100 jury trials, including Homicide, Vehiclular Manslaughter, Measure 11 offenses and DUII’s. Alycia’s extensive knowledge of...
Gregory L Abbott
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Gregory L Abbott
Portland, OR Personal Injury Attorney with 31 years of experience
(503) 283-4568 6635 N. Baltimore Ave
Suite 217
Portland, OR 97203
Personal Injury, Collections, Consumer and Landlord Tenant
Lewis & Clark Law School
Protecting Consumers and Small Businesses in Oregon for Over 29 Years. Landlord-Tenant Matters, Debt Collection Issues, Wills/Probates/Estate Administration, Auto Accidents are All Mainstays of My Practice. Other Attorneys in Oregon Hire Me to Help - Shouldn't You Too?
Thomas Duane D'Amore
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Thomas Duane D'Amore
Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(503) 222-6333 1050 SW 6th Ave
#1100
Portland, OR 97204
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Portland, OR Personal Injury Lawyer with 10 years of experience
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Justice primarily focuses his practice on business, commercial, employment, and tort litigation. Justice's objective is to obtain favorable outcomes for each of his clients though competent and responsive legal advocacy. Justice leverages his litigation experience, including multiple jury and bench trials to meet and often exceed client expectations.

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Todd Peterson is the principal attorney with the Portland Law Firm of Peterson Law Offices. Mr. Peterson solely represents injured parties and has been giving legal advice to injured victims for over 20 years. Mr. Peterson has represented thousands of clients and has achieved millions of dollars worth of settlements for those clients. He has been a personal injury attorney for as long as he has been an Oregon Bar Association Member. Mr. Peterson graduated from the Ohio University in 1986, and graduated from Lewis and Clark, Northwestern School of Law in 1990. He was admitted to the Oregon State Bar Association...
Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Portland

If you've suffered serious injuries, you should strongly consider working with a lawyer to make sure that your interests are fully protected. In the meantime, here's a brief look at some of the key legal principles that can shape personal injury lawsuits.


Proving Liability for Injuries in Oregon

Most personal injury cases involve claims of negligence. Oregon courts describe this theory in a somewhat distinctive way. In general, as the Oregon Supreme Court recently explained, an injured person must show that the defendant's conduct created a foreseeable and unreasonable risk of "legally cognizable" harm to the injured person, and the conduct caused that kind of harm. (The standard may be more nuanced if there's a certain status, relationship, or specific standard of conduct that imposes a duty on the defendant or defines or limits the duty.)

Sometimes an injured person also might have a claim against a business. This might involve the concept of "vicarious liability," which holds an employer responsible for the careless actions of its employees in the scope of their employment. It doesn't matter whether the employer acted carefully. In some situations, an injured person might sue a business under a theory of direct liability. For example, perhaps it didn't take proper steps in hiring or training its employees, and this caused the injuries.

Certain types of situations may give rise to a claim under a theory of "strict liability." This can make it easier for an injured person to recover damages because they don't need to show that the defendant was negligent. One of the most common examples of this theory involves defective products. Under Oregon law, a manufacturer or seller is generally strictly liable for injuries caused by a product that was defective and unreasonably dangerous when it was sold.

Another group of personal injury cases is known as "intentional torts." These involve situations in which the defendant meant to cause harm, rather than simply being careless. A prosecutor might bring charges against the defendant based on the same incident. However, you don't need to rely on the prosecutor getting a conviction. The burden of proof is much higher in a criminal case than a civil lawsuit. You still might be able to hold the defendant liable for damages if they are not convicted of a crime.


The Oregon Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

If you're considering pursuing compensation for your injuries, you'll need to keep a crucial deadline in mind. This is called the statute of limitations. If you don't bring your lawsuit within the statute of limitations, a judge probably will dismiss it if the defendant asks. The statute of limitations can have harsh consequences because it can prevent an injured person from getting any compensation even when a defendant was clearly at fault.

The standard Oregon personal injury statute of limitations is two years, but there are nuances in certain situations. For example, you have two years to file a medical malpractice claim after the date when the injury was or should have been discovered, but generally no more than five years after the date of the malpractice. An injured person similarly must bring a product liability case within two years after they discover or reasonably should discover the injury and the fact that it resulted from the product, but generally no more than 10 years after the product was first purchased. A wrongful death lawsuit after a fatal accident must be brought within three years.


Oregon Laws Affecting Personal Injury Claims

Sometimes both the injured person and the defendant share fault for an accident. When this happens, Oregon applies a rule called modified comparative negligence. This allows the injured person to still recover some damages unless they were 51 percent or more at fault. The amount of damages would be reduced in proportion to their fault. For example, if you were 30 percent at fault for a car crash, you could recover up to 70 percent of your damages.

Many states have damages caps, which limit the compensation available to an injured person. Oregon used to have a law that capped non-economic damages like pain and suffering. However, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that this law violated the state constitution, and the legislature removed the cap for ordinary personal injury cases. (The revised statute still imposes a cap on non-economic damages in wrongful death cases.) There's also no strict cap on punitive damages, which may be awarded when a defendant's conduct was especially egregious. However, the judge will take a look at a punitive damages award to make sure that it's reasonable.

If you're suing the government for your injuries under the Oregon Tort Claims Act, there's a cap on the total damages that you'll be able to recover. The size of the cap depends on whether you're suing the state or a local government entity like the City of Portland. Before you sue the government, you'll usually need to file a notice of claim within 180 days after the injury. There's a one-year deadline in wrongful death cases. The notice of claim provides information such as when and where the accident occurred and how it happened.


Settlement Considerations in Oregon Personal Injury Cases

A personal injury claim or lawsuit isn't an easy or straightforward undertaking. Even if you feel certain that the defendant was at fault for your injuries, there's no guarantee that a judge or jury will see it the same way. However, the defendant doesn't have any certainty about the outcome either. This can encourage both sides to reach a settlement rather than leaving it up to a trial. In a settlement, the defendant or their insurer pays a certain amount of money to the injured person, who then agrees to stop pursuing legal action.

Many injured people find settlements attractive for other reasons as well. It allows them to wrap up the case more efficiently and move on emotionally from what may have been a traumatic event. If they're out of work and struggling with bills, they may welcome the chance to get compensation sooner. It's best to think carefully before agreeing to a settlement, though. Insurers often try to settle claims for pennies on the dollar to protect their own interests. You shouldn't rush into a settlement if it doesn't meet your needs.

Cases involving serious injuries may have long-term or permanent effects on the victim's life. They may want to wait until their condition and its prognosis are fully understood before agreeing to a settlement. Once you release your claims, you usually can't ask that defendant for more compensation later if you didn't realize that you needed it at the time.


How a Portland Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

Personal injury cases that are contested or that involve substantial amounts of damages usually benefit from the input of a lawyer. You can expect that the defendant or insurer will have legal counsel fighting to avoid or minimize liability. It's only logical to get an attorney of your own to counterbalance that.

Your attorney also can help take the burden off your shoulders as you recover. For example, they can collect the evidence that you'll need to show that the defendant was responsible for your harm and illuminate the damages that you incurred. Evidence in these cases can take many forms, ranging from photos of the scene and witness accounts to medical records and bills and expert testimony explaining the effect of the injury on various areas of your life.

If you get a settlement offer from the other side, your attorney can help you assess its strengths and weaknesses. They can advise you on whether it's reasonable under the circumstances, but they can't accept a settlement without your permission. If you decide to go to trial, your attorney can handle the complexities of this process more smoothly than you could. They'll know how to navigate jury selection, build persuasive arguments, and cross-examine witnesses. Meanwhile, you can focus on recovering physically and emotionally.


How to Find a Portland Personal Injury Lawyer

A broad range of personal injury attorneys serve people in Portland and its surroundings. Sorting through all the options can be daunting, but websites like the Justia Lawyer Directory can help streamline your search by allowing you to efficiently compare attorneys.

The type of case that you're bringing should shape your search. Personal injury law contains many areas with distinctive nuances. If you suspect that a doctor failed to promptly diagnose you, you should work with a medical malpractice lawyer. If your child got hurt at a swimming pool, you'll probably want to focus on attorneys who have brought premises liability claims and potentially attorneys who have handled child injury cases.

You should explore the website of a lawyer or law firm that you're considering. Their settlements and verdicts can give you a sense of their track record. However, numbers aren't the only factor. You'll want to check out client reviews to see what other injured people thought about the lawyer's personality and approach. Some attorneys may have strong peer reviews as well, showing that they're well-respected in the legal community.

An attorney should meet high standards of ethics and integrity. You should see whether an attorney whom you're considering has a history of violating the rules of the Oregon State Bar. A single small incident might just be one factor of many to keep in mind, but a string of issues should be a red flag. Your claim is important, and you don't want your attorney's behavior to put it at risk unnecessarily.

Put together a shortlist of lawyers who interest you and set up a consultation with each of them. Personal injury lawyers usually provide these initial meetings for free. While the lawyer assesses whether they want to take your case, you can think about whether the lawyer seems knowledgeable and whether you feel comfortable with them. You deserve an advocate who treats you with respect and careful attention.


Types of Personal Injury Cases in Oregon

Probably the best-known type of personal injury case involves a motor vehicle collision, such as a car accident, a truck or motorcycle crash, or collisions involving bicycles, scooters, or pedestrians. However, these claims arise in many other situations as well, including:

  • Medical malpractice by a doctor or another healthcare provider
  • Slip and falls or trip and falls when a property owner or manager doesn't keep their premises in an adequately safe condition
  • Injuries caused by products that have manufacturing or design defects, or inadequate warnings about safety risks
  • Abuse or negligence in nursing homes or other licensed care facilities
  • Dog bites and other injuries caused by animals
  • Violent crimes like assault and sexual assault

If you got hurt while you were on the job, you probably can get benefits through the Oregon workers' compensation system. The state makes these benefits available regardless of fault, but the downside is that you can't sue your employer for additional damages. This can make a big difference because workers' comp doesn't fully reimburse an injured person for their lost income, and it doesn't account for non-economic damages like pain and suffering. However, the workers' comp system doesn't prevent you from suing a third party that caused your injuries. This could allow you to get a broader range of compensation. An attorney can help investigate your case and identify any third party that may have been at fault.


Recent Personal Injury Damages Awards in Oregon

A study of Oregon motor vehicle collision cases by Jury Verdict Research found that injured people received compensation in 75 percent of the cases in the study. The average amount awarded was over $36,000, although this might be a little skewed by a small number of very high verdicts.

Here are some notable personal injury awards in Oregon from recent years:

  • $4 million for a patient who suffered from intracranial bleeding that caused permanent neurologic deficits after his healthcare providers failed to diagnose a hematoma
  • $1 million for a bicyclist struck by a bus on Highway 99, causing numerous injuries and a long hospital stay
  • $285,000 after a side-impact crash at a Portland intersection that allegedly resulted from another driver running a stop sign and caused chest, shoulder, and neck injuries
  • $213,000 when cervical chiropractic adjustments caused a stroke and permanent brain damage
  • $177,000 after a rear-end collision at a Portland intersection that allegedly resulted from tailgating and excessive speeding and caused spinal, rib, and other injuries
  • $101,000 from a Multnomah County jury after a sideswipe crash that was allegedly caused by a negligent lane change and resulted in various back injuries

You can ask your lawyer for some general thoughts on the potential value of your case. Each person's situation is unique, so you shouldn't necessarily expect to get the same amount as a case in the news that sounds like yours.


Portland Car Accident Statistics

The Oregon Department of Transportation tracks statistics on car accidents throughout the state. In 2022, the most recent year for which data are available, it reported 6,500 motor vehicle crashes in Portland. These included 62 fatal accidents and 3,539 crashes that caused non-fatal injuries, as well as 2,899 crashes that only caused property damage. In Multnomah County more generally, there were 8,087 crashes in 2022. These included 87 fatal crashes and 4,470 crashes that caused non-fatal injuries, as well as 3,530 crashes that only caused property damage.

Meanwhile, Vision Zero Portland released a report on deadly crashes in the city in 2024. This revealed that 58 people were killed in Portland crashes that year, including 23 people in motor vehicles, 10 motorcycle riders, three bicyclists, and 22 pedestrians. Nearly half of these deaths involved speeding, and over 80 percent occurred in nighttime conditions.


Dangerous Intersections in Portland

The Vision Zero program has identified the 30 intersections in Portland that had the highest numbers of reported collisions from 2018 through 2022. Some of these include:

  • SE Division Street and SE 122nd Avenue
  • SE Stark Street and SE 122nd Avenue
  • NE Halsey Street and NE 122nd Avenue
  • SE Powell Boulevard and SE 82nd Avenue
  • SE Powell Boulevard and SE 148th Avenue
  • SE Powell Boulevard and I-84 Freeway Ramp
  • NE Glisan Street and NE 102nd Avenue
  • SE Stark Street and SE 148th Avenue
  • NE Glisan Street and NE 122nd Avenue
  • SE Division Street and SE 112th Avenue

When you're approaching an intersection in Portland, it's important to stay alert to your surroundings so that you can respond promptly to any hazards that arise. You should make sure to keep an eye out for pedestrians and vehicles with smaller profiles like bicycles and motorcycles, which fit more easily into blind spots.


Portland Personal Injury Resources

After a car accident in Portland, you may want to get any police report that an officer filed about the crash. You can do this by contacting the Portland Police Records Division in the Justice Center at 1111 SW 2nd Avenue, available by phone at 503-823-0043. You'll need to pay a fee to get the report. It can help you support a claim with an insurer or an eventual lawsuit.

If you think that you received inappropriate or substandard care from a healthcare provider, you can file a complaint with the Oregon Medical Board. All complaints must be submitted in writing. Meanwhile, if you think that a resident of a licensed nursing facility has suffered from neglect or abuse, you can contact the Oregon Department of Human Services Nursing Facility Complaint Unit. Be aware that reporting a doctor or nursing home isn't a substitute for filing a lawsuit. You won't get compensation for your injuries through these complaints.

People who have experienced a violent crime in the Portland area may want to consult the Victims Assistance Program in the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office. In addition, the Crime Victims' Compensation Program of the Oregon Department of Justice may provide reimbursement for certain costs related to a violent crime, such as medical and hospital bills, lost earnings, and rehabilitation costs. A non-government organization called Lutheran Community Services Northwest also provides a crime victim service center that offers advocacy, referrals, and information to people throughout Multnomah County.

If you got injured on the job, you may want to consult the resources provided by the Oregon Workers' Compensation Division. These help explain key parts of the process, such as reporting an injury to your employer, filing a claim for benefits, and returning to work after an injury.


FAQs
  1. How much will it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?

    The fee for a personal injury lawyer depends on how much (if any) compensation they get for the client. Attorneys handle these cases for contingency fees. This means that their fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict in the case, most often 25 to 40 percent. You won't need to pay an attorney for their work if they don't get compensation for you.

  2. Is Oregon a no-fault state for car accident cases?

    No, Oregon is not one of the no-fault states. This can be a little confusing because the state requires you to get at least $15,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. However, there are no restrictions on suing a driver who was at fault, as there are in no-fault states.

  3. Can I sue the bar that served a drunk driver who hit me?

    In narrow circumstances, you might be able to sue the bar that served a drunk driver. You would need to show that the bar served the driver while they were visibly intoxicated. The "dram shop law" also requires giving notice to the bar within 180 days, or within one year after a fatal crash. You must prove this type of case by clear and convincing evidence, which is higher than the usual "preponderance of the evidence" standard in most personal injury cases. Another law provides certain situations in which a bar may be liable for serving an underage person who then causes a drunk driving accident.

  4. Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Oregon?

    The personal representative of the deceased person's estate must file a wrongful death lawsuit. They generally have three years after the death to bring the case, which is longer than the ordinary personal injury statute of limitations in Oregon.

  5. Will I need to go to court for my personal injury case?

    You likely won't need to go to court, since most personal injury cases end in a settlement agreement between the injured person and the defendant or their insurer. If you don't get a reasonable offer from the other side, though, you may end up in court. It's smart to prepare your case as though you'll need to prove it to a judge or jury, which is one reason why it's helpful to get a lawyer on your side.

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