Personal Injury
Lynx Law understands that being injured in an accident, regardless of the severity, can be frightening. It causes anxiety, difficulties, and challenges, and often results in pain and suffering. You are suddenly faced with doctor’s visits, insurance paperwork, bills, countless telephone calls, insurance adjusters and impacts on your daily life. If you have been involved in an accident because of another’s negligence, it is imperative that you seek immediate legal assistance and contact a personal injury lawyer right away.
Working with Lynx Law from the onset of your case can ensure that you are able to easily navigate the process, focus on your health and be compensated for your pain, suffering and trauma. Insurance companies can be difficult as their main goal is to diminish the value of your claim. With Lynx Law by your side, you are better equipped to receive a fair settlement. We communicate on your behalf with all parties involved and work to recover damages for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, rehabilitation, etc. Whether you are involved in an auto, pedestrian, bicycle or motorcycle accident, slips and falls or wrongful death, make our office your first and most important call! Let Lynx Law fight for you!
Contingency Fee Arrangements
We understand that injury victims and their families may face significant financial hardships after an accident. Often, an injured party could be out of work for weeks or months while they recover from their injuries. At Lynx Law, we firmly believe that people should not have to go without experienced legal counsel because they have limited resources.
As such, we are proud to accept personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you only pay us a percentage of the payment we’re able to recover for your injury claim. To discuss contingency fees and how an injury lawyer can help you get fair compensation, contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Personal Injury FAQ
Being injured in an accident can be alarming. Questions arise and an otherwise overwhelming experience can seem impossible. But a little education and a friend who guards your interests can mean the difference between a hopeless scenario and a favorable outcome. Here at Lynx Law, we empower our clients by educating you and guiding you through the complex web that results from a personal injury. Take back control of your life and get the outcome you deserve. Please explore some of the most common FAQs below:
When you are injured in an accident, the most important thing is to take care of yourself. It can be difficult to navigate the accident claim process alone. Insurance companies often seek to settle cases quickly, to avoid paying further medical fees and additional costs. When you hire Lynx Law, our main focus is to get you back on your feet and fight the legal battle on your behalf. We fight to get you the compensation you deserve! Contact our offices today and learn more about your rights and what we can do for you!
Every case has unique circumstances, but in general, Oregon law requires wrongdoers to be held accountable for the damages they cause to others. This means that you would have valid grounds to pursue compensation if you can prove that the other party has breached a “duty of care,” that they have acted negligently in some manner and that you have suffered an injury and/or a substantial loss as a result. Contact us today in order to understand whether or not you have a legitimate case.
In the state of Oregon, all personal injury cases are subject to a statute of limitations. This means that you only have a certain amount of time to initiate a lawsuit, and subsequently pursue compensation. Each state in the U.S. maintains different time limitations, but in Oregon, a wrongfully injured victim generally has two years from the date of their injury to pursue a case. If the injury was not immediately discovered, however, one may be afforded more time to file a lawsuit. In order to ensure that your ability to claim compensation is not jeopardized, it is highly recommended that you contact us as soon as possible so we may evaluate your case.
Most personal injury cases don’t go to trial. Most often, cases are settled, either directly, or through a mediator or settlement judge. This is great for you because court cases are long and expensive, as well as risky. If necessary, we are not afraid to pursue a case through trial so you can rest assured that we will take the appropriate steps to acquire the compensation you deserve – whether your case is handled through mediation or trial.
Our fees may be based on an hourly rate, but mostly, they are paid on a contingency basis. This means we get paid a percentage of the settlements we win for you. We understand that many of our clients are wary of hiring legal representation because of potentially outrageous legal costs. As such, we have made it our goal to provide top-notch legal service at a truly affordable price. If we are unable to acquire compensation on your behalf, you won’t be expected to pay us for our help.
Oregon allows you to recover three types of damages: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. Practically speaking, there are only a few cases where punitive damages make sense, and these cases generally require extensive and costly litigation. Economic damages might include car repair costs, medical bills, reimbursement for household services that you cannot perform because of your injuries, and lost income resulting from your inability to work because of your injuries. Non-economic damages refer to more intangible damages such as physical and emotional distress, pain and suffering, physical impairment, disfigurement, and loss of the enjoyment of life caused by the accident.
Oregon law specifically protects people with small personal injury cases. ORS 20.080 provides a process where injured parties may seek up to $10,000 in compensation, under the threat that the at-fault party will be required to pay damages, court costs, and attorneys’ fees if the injured party prevails and obtains a settlement or award higher than what was offered by the at-fault party. It is the risk of having to pay the injured person’s damages, court costs, and attorney’s fees that makes insurance companies and their insured’s take these claims seriously.
Yes, you can recover if you have uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. All insurance policies come with Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage, unless you specifically sign an election to not have this coverage. UM is on your policy and protects you when you are hit by someone driving without insurance. You will need to open a UM claim through your own insurance company. We strongly recommend retaining an injury lawyer to do this for you because now your own insurance company is your adversary and they will revert back to their desire to pay as little as possible.
Immediately following any type of accident, your first step must be to seek immediate medical care. A physician can determine the extent of your injuries and your healing process can begin much quicker. Additionally, you should take photos of your injuries and the accident and write a narrative of the events. This includes making a list of witnesses with contact information. These steps are imperative to building a strong case and getting you the compensation you deserve. Contact Lynx Law today and learn what you are entitled to. Let us be your friend, your protector, and your strength in your time of need!
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