Car Accident Attorney

Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC Has Offices in the Following Locations:

Bend  |  Eugene  |  Medford  |  Grants Pass  |  Roseburg  |  Portland

If you are involved in a car accident, the damage and injuries that you sustained can have a devastating impact on your financial, physical, and psychological well-being. Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the state of Oregon and they are often caused by the careless or reckless conduct of others. The auto accident specialists at Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC are skilled at handling Oregon personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents through arbitration, mediation, settlement, or litigation. Our law firm has successfully handled hundreds of automobile accident injury cases throughout the state of Oregon.

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Common Problems Settling Auto Accident Injury Cases

Insurance companies notoriously settle auto accident cases for pennies on the dollar. Most people injured in auto accidents have no experience negotiating with insurance companies. At the same time, automobile insurance providers settle countless numbers of cases every week. Injured claimants often falsely believe that insurance adjusters are looking out for them, but this is not the case. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Insurance companies are in the business of settling automobile accident personal injury claims for as little as possible. They don’t represent injured parties and are not concerned with justice. Insurance adjusters want to save insurance companies money by limiting settlement offers. This makes it difficult for injured people to receive fair compensation for their accident-related injuries without the help of an experienced personal injury attorney.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious motor vehicle accident in Oregon, Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC may be able to recover a wide array of damages for you. These damages include and are not limited to: compensation for your pain and suffering; reimbursement of medical expenses; lost wages; payment for reductions in your future earning capacity; compensation for diminished enjoyment of life; loss of comfort and support of a spouse. If the negligence of another driver, public entity, or manufacturer has caused the wrongful death of a loved one then you may be entitled to additional damages.

The Value of Your Car Accident Settlement

Physical and psychological injuries resulting from an auto accident may have an impact on your ability to carry on with normal life. Pain may restrict your ability to do simple, everyday tasks. 80 percent of car crash injuries affect the victim’s neck, back, shoulders, and knees. In addition to medical bills and wage loss, you may also be compensated for pain and suffering.

Serious auto accident injuries may affect your ability to perform mundane tasks such as commuting to work or participating in your family life, favorite hobbies, sports, and other important personal activities. You may also lose income and potential job opportunities while recovering from your injuries. The bottom line is that you are entitled to compensation for all of these losses, current and future, concrete and abstract. Our personal injury attorneys are determined to match the value of your case with the value of your loss.

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Determination of Fault: Negligent and Reckless Conduct

Car collisions can be caused by a multitude of factors which include the negligence of other drivers, defective vehicles, and unsafe roadways. Sometimes it is unclear who is legally at fault in serious accidents. Our experienced car accident attorneys will carefully review the circumstances of your Oregon auto accident and analyze evidence in order to identify the party responsible for your injuries. In order to determine that another driver is negligent, you must be able to prove that they have failed to act as a reasonably prudent person should have acted under similar circumstances. Common examples of negligence (i.e. carelessness) that may cause serious car accidents in Oregon include:

• Distracted driving, such as texting or talking on a cell phone while driving
• Disobedience of traffic laws, such as running a stoplight
• Failure to yield the right of way
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Poorly designed or maintained roadways
• Tire blowouts
• Defective automobiles or component parts
• Speeding
• Driver fatigue
• Aggressive driving, such as tailgating

Common Types of Car Accidents

Our car accident attorneys in Oregon handle all types of vehicle accidents and related liability, including but not limited to:

• Drunk driver collisions
• Large truck accidents
• Hit-and-run and leaving the scene
• Pedestrian
• Motorcycle crashes
• Head-on collisions
• Rear-end collisions
• Texting and driving
• Failure to yield

You may be entitled to recover damages if the negligent or reckless behavior of another driver, public entity, or manufacturer of your vehicle or its component parts contributed to the accident that led to your accident or injury. In many cases, Oregon car accidents are caused by more than one party allowing you to recover damages from several sources. It is important to identify each responsible party to ensure that you receive the full value of your claim.

Tragically, many Oregon car accidents could be avoided if people simply abstained from certain unsafe driving practices including driving while intoxicated, ignoring traffic safety laws or focusing, on activities other than driving. This type of avoidable unsafe driving can result in catastrophic injuries and wrongful death which all too often robs a family of someone they love and the financial support that they need. Our Oregon law firm’s senior partner Roy Dwyer has been helping accident victims seek compensation and rebuild their lives for over 45 years.

We understand the enormous emotional and physical pain involved with suffering catastrophic injuries or the loss of a loved one in a motor vehicle accident and we will handle your case with dedication and compassion. If you wish to speak with one of our experienced auto accident attorneys to assess your rights and options, please contact Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC at 541-617-0555 or visit one of our offices: