Albany, OR Car Accident Lawyers

When someone hits you with their vehicle, you may suffer injuries like minor cuts and scrapes, or you could suffer catastrophic injuries. The at-fault driver, or their insurance company, should pay for your medical expenses and other damages. Our Albany, OR, car accident attorneys can help you protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve.

After an accident, the at-fault driver's insurance company is usually responsible for paying damages. However, insurance companies will certainly try to avoid paying a claim; and they’re notorious for offering minimal amounts to settle.

If you suffered injuries or lost a loved one in a car accident, contact one of our Albany, OR, car accident lawyers at Strong Law at 206-741-1053 for a free case evaluation and assistance in dealing with insurers.

Protect Your Rights with the Help of Our Albany, OR, Car Accident Lawyers

 

When someone’s negligence injures you or takes the life of a loved one, you have the right to recover monetary damages, typically paid by the at-fault driver’s insurer. The insurance company has limits on what it will pay, based on how much insurance the driver purchased on the policy. In some cases, your damages could exceed that amount. When you need that additional compensation for your injuries and losses, you can sue the at-fault driver or the insurance company to pay more.

In some cases, more than one person could share in the responsibility for your injuries. For example, perhaps you were in an accident with a truck. If the driver of a commercial vehicle hits you, the driver and his or her employer could share in the responsibility. In car accidents involving multiple vehicles, more than one driver could share in the responsibility for the accident. Our car accident lawyers in Albany, OR, will investigate your case to determine who shares in the fault. Then, our team will strategize how best to get you the compensation you deserve, whether via settlement negotiations with an insurance company or taking your case to court.

Oregon’s Statute of Limitations

After a car accident, the first step is to consult with an experienced attorney in Albany, OR to discuss your legal choices and determine if you have a case. Oregon’s Statute of Limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the accident date, so it’s essential to act quickly.

To prove liability when it comes to a car accident case, you must show that the other driver was at fault. This is done by demonstrating that the driver was speeding, driving recklessly, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have witnesses who were there and saw the accident, their testimony can also be helpful in proving liability.

If you get hurt in a fender bender or car crash, contact an experienced Albany car accident attorney today to discuss your case. Attorneys can help you gather evidence, file a lawsuit, and negotiate with the insurance company to get the compensation you deserve.

Our Team Gets Results for Our Clients

Find Out Why So Many Clients Trust Strong Law

Our Albany, OR, car accident team works hard to get results for our clients. We take the time necessary to investigate your car accident case to the fullest extent. We leave no stone unturned so that we can represent your interests to the best of our ability.

The legal system is complex; and if your car accident case has more than one person at fault, it becomes even more complicated. Count on our experience, our strategic and negotiating skills and our knowledge of the law. We make sure insurance companies and other defendants do not violate your rights. We will make sure that you get all the compensation you deserve.

Learn about how we’ve helped other clients. Some of our results include:

  • A client was rear-ended while sitting at a stoplight. His neck surgery forced him to stay in a rehabilitation center for two months. We recovered $1.1 million for him.
  • A drunk driver crossed the center line, causing a head-on collision with our clients. We recovered $1 million for them.
  • A vehicle hit our client as the client was crossing the street. His injuries required surgery on his knee and shoulder and caused him to be out for work for over a year. We recovered $900,000 for him.
  • Our client was a passenger in the vehicle driven by an acquaintance. Unbeknownst to our client, the acquaintance was drunk. The driver crashed into a tree, causing our client to suffer neck injuries that required surgery. We recovered $875,000 for our client.
  • Three young children were riding in a car that was T-boned while the driver was making a left turn into a parking lot. The three children suffered injuries in the wreck. We recovered $680,000 for the children.

Proving Liability in an Albany, OR, Car Accident

Our Experienced Attorneys Know How to Show Who Was at Fault

In some cases, it is obvious who was at fault in a car accident. In other cases, your attorney might have to retain private investigators to determine who was at fault in the car accident. When it comes to car accidents, there is often one key question that needs to be answered: who is at fault? Once the fault has been determined, the next step is to prove liability. This can be done in a number of ways, but experienced attorneys know how to gather the necessary evidence and present it in a way that leaves no doubt as to who is responsible for the accident.

One crystal clear piece of evidence in an Albany, OR car accident case is the police report. This document can provide valuable information about what happened leading up to the accident and any witnesses who may have seen what happened. In some cases, dashcam footage or security camera footage may also be available and can help piece together what happened.

In addition to the police report, your Albany attorney will also likely collect statements from any witnesses to the accident. These witnesses can provide valuable information about what they saw, which can help to prove how the accident happened. Your attorney may also review any medical records related to the accident and any damage done to the vehicles involved. All of this evidence is used to show who is at fault in an Albany, OR car accident.

While the police report can point to liability, it is not the only tool a car accident lawyer in Albany will use.

To recover damages in a car accident, you must be able to show that the other driver met the four elements to prove liability. Those elements are:

  • The driver – also known as the defendant – had a duty of care not to harm you.
  • The driver violated that duty.
  • The driver’s actions caused your injuries.
  • You suffered damages as a result of those actions.

More than one person could meet these elements – and if they do, they are also responsible for your injuries and other damages.

To help prove who shares in the liability for the damages you can collect, our Albany car accident lawyers will investigate the accident scene and use expert witnesses to recreate the accident, when necessary. Our attorneys will also interview first responders, police officers and other witnesses who were at the scene of the accident.

Why You Should Hire Our Car Accident Lawyers in Albany, OR

Depend on Our Winning Record. Count on Our Experience.

Some people might wonder if it’s a good idea to settle the claim themselves, without hiring a lawyer. However, our team at Strong Law Firm knows that those who settle a car accident claim on their own usually leave money on the table. Insurance companies are in business to make money. That means that every time they pay out a claim, it decreases the insurance company’s bottom line.

As a result, insurance companies will look for any reason to deny a claim. In fact, when you contact an insurance company to notify them that you were in a car accident in the Albany, OR, area, you should not say much at all. Give them only your name, the insured’s information, the date and location of the wreck, and your attorney’s contact information. Don’t say anything more. You can direct them to your Albany car accident lawyer if anyone, including the insurance company, starts asking questions.

Working with our team of experienced car accident lawyers in Albany, OR, you have skilled negotiators by your side who will fight for the settlement you deserve. When a settlement offer is not appropriate, our team will take your case to court often leading to a higher payout in compensation. Your chance of getting the compensation you deserve is much higher when you hire the Strong Law Firm team than if you try to handle your claim on your own.

Call us today at 206-741-1053 to discuss your case so we can get started on our work. Let us handle the fight for compensation so you can focus on healing.

There Is No Fee Unless Our Albany, OR, Car Accident Lawyers Win

When accidents happen, the last thing on your mind is how you’re going to pay for a lawyer. The excellent news is you don’t have to. At our law firm, we work on a contingency basis, which means you won’t owe us anything unless we win your case.

We believe every one of our clients needs to have access to quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we offer this no-risk option for our clients. Our clients are already suffering, so we make it easy to get compensation for our clients when it matters most. If we cannot, then money will not exchange hands.

The way it works is that we will front all the costs of your case, including things like court fees, expert witnesses, and research. Then, if we win, our firm takes a percentage of the total settlement as our fee. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us anything.

Attorney Jed Strong

Attorney Jed StrongJed Strong is the founder of Strong Law. He knows that accident injuries can be devastating to individuals and families, so he does everything in his power to ensure his clients recover every bit of compensation they deserve. Prior to representing accident victims, Jed worked for GEICO insurance company as one of its in-house attorneys – representing the insurance companies. After learning the inner workings of insurance companies, he quit and began representing accident victims. [ Attorney Bio ]

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    “Excellent attorneys and staff!! My attorney, Peter, and his paralegal, Katrina, went ABOVE & BEYOND to get me a settlement that was even higher than my own personal bottom line. I highly recommend Strong Law for all your personal injury claims. I would not have been able to navigate this 3-year long journey without them! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!”
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    “I hired Strong Law after my car accident. Jed and his team worked hard on my case. They were professional and compassionate through my surgery and as I recovered, and they were awesome on communication. I got justice and awesome compensation. I would recommend Strong Law to anyone in my situation.

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    – Cheryl.

    Contact Our Team of Albany, OR, Car Accident Lawyers for a Free Case Evaluation

    Car accident injuries, especially those that cause long-term or permanent disabilities, can significantly change your life – and usually not for the better. While the compensation you deserve does not get rid of your injuries and disabilities, nor does it bring back a loved one who died in a car accident, the money does reduce the financial stress of not being able to work or of missing that second income.

    Our personal injury lawyers in Albany, OR, can help protect your rights after an accident and help you recover the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one was in a car accident, contact Strong Law at 206-741-1053 for a free case evaluation.