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Oregon Car & Truck Accident Attorney

Injured in a Car or Truck Crash?
We Pursue Full and Fair Compensation.

Oregon car accident claims are complex. Insurance companies have teams of adjusters working to minimize your payout. We deal with the insurers so you can focus on getting better.

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Why Insurance Companies Lowball Car Accident Claims

After a car accident, the at-fault driver's insurance company will contact you quickly, sometimes within hours. They'll sound friendly and offer to "take care of everything." What they're really doing is trying to settle your claim before you understand the full extent of your injuries.

Insurers value injury claims with formulas. Before law school, Kaith Sheikhly worked as an investment banking analyst. He applies that financial training to document the full lifetime cost of your injury (medical care, future treatment, lost wages and lost earning capacity) so your demand reflects the full value of your claim.

Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle

Rear-End Collisions

Whiplash, herniated discs, and traumatic brain injuries that may not appear for days or weeks after the crash.

Intersection & T-Bone Accidents

Broadside collisions often cause catastrophic injuries due to the lack of structural protection on vehicle sides.

Drunk & Distracted Driving

Punitive damages may be available when the other driver was impaired, texting, or acting recklessly.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

Severe injuries when vulnerable road users are struck by negligent drivers.

Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Claims

UM/UIM claims against your own insurance policy when the at-fault driver lacks adequate coverage.

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents

A collision with a commercial truck is a different kind of case, not just a bigger car accident. Liability rarely stops with the driver: the trucking company, maintenance contractors, and cargo loaders may all share fault, and each brings its own insurer and its own defense lawyers. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations on hours of service, maintenance, and inspections often supply the strongest evidence of negligence, if you know where to look.

The most important evidence (driver logs, "black box" data, dispatch records, inspection reports) sits in the trucking company's hands, and retention policies let much of it disappear within weeks. We send evidence-preservation letters immediately, then build the damages case the same way we do every injury claim: by calculating the true lifetime cost, not the insurer's formula number.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Oregon

  • Call 911: Report the accident and get medical attention, even if injuries seem minor.
  • Document everything: Photos of the scene, damage, injuries, and the other driver's information.
  • Don't give a recorded statement: The insurance adjuster's questions are designed to undermine your claim.
  • See a doctor within 72 hours: Delayed treatment gives insurers ammunition to deny your claim.
  • Call an attorney before accepting any offer: An early offer may not account for treatment you still need.

For the full checklist, read our step-by-step guide: what to do after a car accident in Oregon. If a city, county, state or TriMet vehicle was involved, an early written notice deadline applies; our article on Oregon Tort Claims Act limits and notice rules explains how claims against public bodies work.

Injured in a Car Crash?

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Prepared for Trial From Day One

Before opening the firm, Kaith Sheikhly served as a Judicial Law Clerk at Multnomah County Circuit Court, where he worked alongside more than thirty judges and saw how cases are argued and decided. We prepare every injury case as if it will go to trial, from the first evidence request to the final demand.

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Common Questions

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Oregon?

Two years from the date of the crash for personal-injury claims (ORS 12.110). If a government vehicle is involved, you also have to file a tort-claim notice within 180 days (ORS 30.275). Property-damage claims have a six-year window. Talk to a lawyer well before any deadline approaches.

Will my PIP coverage pay for treatment after the crash?

Yes. Oregon-mandated Personal Injury Protection (ORS 742.520) provides at least $15,000 in medical benefits, plus 70% wage-loss and essential-services benefits, regardless of who caused the crash. PIP is your first source of recovery; the at-fault driver's liability coverage comes second.

What if the other driver has no insurance or not enough?

Oregon requires all auto policies to include Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage at a minimum of $25,000 per person (ORS 742.502). If your damages exceed the at-fault driver's policy limits, your own UIM coverage fills the gap. Stacking and offset rules can be complex, so review your declarations page with counsel.

How much is my Oregon car accident case worth?

Value depends on medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and the strength of liability evidence. Oregon caps non-economic damages in some cases. We use a financial-analyst approach to project lifetime costs, then negotiate or try the case based on that full picture.

How is a truck accident claim different from a car accident claim?

Commercial truck cases involve more defendants (driver, trucking company, maintenance contractors, cargo loaders), federal safety regulations (FMCSA hours-of-service, maintenance, and inspection rules), and far larger insurance policies. Critical evidence (driver logs, electronic control module data, dispatch records) is held by the trucking company and can be lost, so preservation letters must go out immediately.

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