Oregon Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

In 2022, there were 1,106 motorcycle crashes in Oregon. These crashes caused 101 fatalities and 835 injuries. If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident, you could have a right to compensation for your losses. 

An Oregon motorcycle accident lawyer at Tillmann Law Personal Injury Lawyers can help you. Attorney Aaron Tillmann has 17 years of experience practicing personal injury law. He has handled countless motorcycle crash cases and understands how to maximize your recovery.

Call our office in Oregon to schedule a free consultation at (503) 773-3333 with an Oregon motorcycle accident attorney today.

How Tillmann Law Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Motorcycle Accident In Oregon

Tillmann Law Personal Injury Lawyers will handle your insurance claim and legal case after a motorcycle accident in Oregon. Our work gives clients time to focus on their medical treatment and recovery. 

Attorney Aaron Tillmann has won millions of dollars for his clients, including those hurt in motorcycle crashes. His work has earned him national recognition, including National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyers Magazine Super Lawyers. The Tillmann Law Personal Injury Lawyers team includes former insurance claim professionals who help our clients avoid unfair claim denials and lowball settlement offers.

The work of our Oregon personal injury lawyer includes the following:

• Explaining the law
• Investigating the accident
• Calculating damages
• Filing insurance claims
• Negotiating for a settlement
• Reviewing evidence
• Consulting with experts
• Filing lawsuits
• Representing you in court 

The first step in any case is to talk with an Oregon motorcycle accident lawyer. Call us to schedule a free consultation today with an Oregon personal injury attorney.

What Is My Motorcycle Accident Case Worth?

Many motorcycle accident cases are worth a lot of money. Unfortunately, that’s because many motorcyclists are seriously injured after a crash. Generally, people with more serious and long-term injuries will recover more compensation. 

Some factors that will impact your case’s value include:

• The type of injury 
• If your injury is permanent or disabling
• Your past medical treatment and need for ongoing treatment
• The injury’s impact on your ability to work or earn income
• Your level of pain and suffering
• The effect on your overall quality or enjoyment of life
• Emotional trauma associated with the crash
• Cost of property damage 

We can help you calculate your case’s value and pursue the full amount. Your case’s worth is an indicator of how much you can expect from a fair settlement or court verdict. However, ultimately, you may receive more or less depending on how the case progresses.

What Kind Of Damages Are Available To Motorcycle Accident Victims?

Motorcycle accident victims can recover the same damages as any other personal injury victim. This includes compensatory damages, which are economic and non-economic losses.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are financial, and monetary losses. Economic damages are the most common type of damages and are what most plaintiffs first think about after an accident. Economic damages can include losses that have happened in the past and will happen in the future. 

Common economic damages include:

• Past and future medical bills
• Lost wages
• Lost future earnings 
• Lost employment benefits
• Property damage
• Cost of medicine
• The cost of medical devices like a wheelchair 
• Rehabilitation or physical therapy 
• Transportation to and from the doctor
• In-home or inpatient nursing care 
• Out-of-pocket expenses 

We can easily calculate economic damages by looking at invoices, bank statements, pay stubs, and other similar types of evidence. You can also use this evidence to prove that you are entitled to recover these damages.

Non-Economic Damages 

Non-economic damages are intangible losses. This payment accounts for the invisible pain and emotional impact a motorcycle crash can have on someone’s life. Non-economic damages can be a significant part of your settlement.

Non-economic damages often include:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of quality of life
• Mental illness like anxiety, depression, PTSD
• Emotional trauma
• Permanent disfigurement or scarring 
• Loss of companionship 
• Inconvenience 

Calculating non-economic damages can be hard. We can explain the different formulas that Oregon courts use to estimate these losses.

How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?

Motorcycle accident lawyers in Oregon charge a contingency fee. A contingency fee is an arrangement where you don’t pay your lawyer until the end of the case. In fact, you don’t pay your lawyer unless they win your case. You only pay a percentage of the damages if you win. In that way, payment is ‘contingent’ upon the outcome of the case.

Benefits to Clients and Lawyers

A contingency fee arrangement benefits clients and lawyers. Clients don’t have to pay expensive hourly rates and don’t need to pay from money that they don’t have. Furthermore, they can rest assured that their attorney is working hard on their case because if they lose, they won’t get paid at all. 

On the other hand, personal injury lawyers benefit from contingency fees because the more money that they recover for their clients, the more money that they are paid. Unlike other fee arrangements, it tends to be a win-win situation.

Can I Recover Compensation If I’m Being Blamed For a Motorcycle Accident In Oregon?

In many cases, you can recover compensation if you are blamed for contributing to the motorcycle crash. The catch is that you are 50% or less responsible for the accident. If you are 51% or more at fault, you have a complete bar to recovery. This rule is called modified comparative fault. 

Even though you may be able to recover damages if you are partially to blame, you want to avoid all possible blame. That’s because the defendant may try to shift blame. Since damages are proportionate to the defendant’s share of responsibility, the more blame they shift, the less they pay. If they tip the scales to 51% or more, then they are completely off the hook.

You should always avoid accepting responsibility and talking with insurance agents before meeting with a lawyer. An attorney can help protect you from unfair blame, but only if they are involved in the case from the beginning.

We’ll Fight To Recover Compensation For All Of Your Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Motorcycle accidents are dangerous because they can result in catastrophic injuries or death. 

We can help you recover compensation for all types of motorcycle accident injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Concussions
• Road burns 
• Head injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Nerve damage
• Broken bones
• Amputations
• Crush injuries
• Organ damage and internal bleeding 
• Loss of hearing
• Loss of eyesight 
• Facial injuries

Our work includes helping people with even the most complicated medical prognosis. We will work with your doctors and medical experts to understand the full extent of your injury. Call our office to schedule a time to talk with an Oregon motorcycle accident lawyer today.

What Causes Most Motorcycle Accidents In Oregon?

Most motorcycle accidents in Oregon are caused by driver negligence. 

Some of the worst and most dangerous driving behaviors include:

• Unsafe left-hand turns 
• Failure to yield to the right of way
• Speeding
• Drunk driving 
• Distracted driving 
• Not checking mirrors or blind spots
• Not signaling to change lanes
• Running red lights and stop signs
• Lane splitting 
• Bad weather
• Obstructions in the road 
• Aggressive driving (tailgating)

Regardless of the cause of your motorcycle crash, we can help you hold the at-fault party accountable. 

How Do I Prove Negligence After A Motorcycle Accident In Oregon?

Someone is negligent when they hurt another because they took a risk or an action with a foreseeable risk of harm. For example, getting into an accident after texting and driving. 

There are four elements in every negligence claim. You must prove each element by a preponderance of the evidence to win your motorcycle accident case. The elements are:

• Duty of care
• Breach of duty 
• Causation
• Damages

An Oregon motorcycle accident lawyer can evaluate your negligence claim and help you bring forward the most compelling case.

We can help you investigate the crash and collect evidence to support your case, including:

• Photographs
• Video evidence
• Medical records
• Eyewitness testimony
• Physical evidence 
• Police reports 

We must preserve the evidence soon after the crash to ensure we can use it later to support the claim or lawsuit. That’s why you should consider consulting with an attorney immediately after an accident. 

How Long Do I Have To File a Lawsuit After a Motorcycle Accident In Oregon?

There is a two-year statute of limitations if you are hurt in a motorcycle accident in Oregon. That means you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If you are pursuing a wrongful death case, you have three years. 

Before filing the lawsuit, your attorney will need to pursue insurance claims, investigate the crash, and perform other important work. You should reach out immediately after the accident so that you don’t miss the deadline. If you try to file a lawsuit after the statute has passed, the court will dismiss your case.

Contact an Oregon Motorcycle Accident Lawyer For a Free Consultation

Call an Oregon motorcycle accident lawyer at Tillmann Law Personal Injury Lawyer to get started on your case. Schedule a free consultation today with an Oregon motorcycle accident lawyer. During this consultation, you can learn more about your rights and how to recover the most after a motorcycle crash.