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Your Guide to Traffic Accident Claims in Beaverton, OR
Do You Need a Lawyer?
We are on a first-name basis with our clients, and we pride ourselves on recognizing our client's voices. When you call our office, chances are the first person you will speak to is an attorney. Even if you are unsure about hiring an attorney but have questions about your traffic accident, please call us, and one of our lawyers will happily give you free advice.
Even if You Are Not Ready to Hire a Lawyer, We Will Give You Free Advice
When you settle your case, you will settle for everything that you have gone through to date and for everything that you are going to suffer in the future. The biggest mistake you can make is settling your case before you are certain about how your injury is going to affect you in the future. Many people make the mistake of assuming that because they know what injury they sustained, then they also know how the injury will affect them throughout the rest of their lives. The problem with this assumption is that a particular injury can have many different outcomes.
Insurance Companies Only Respect Attorneys Who Have Beaten Them at Trial – Respect Is Earned
Why Is It Important to Hire an Oregon Attorney Who Takes Traffic Accident Cases to Trial?
Why Is It Important to Be Willing to Take Your Oregon Traffic Collision Case to Trial?
The Insurance Resource Council (IRC) published two studies establishing that, on average, people who hire a lawyer receive 3-1/2 times more money in settlement than those who didn't hire a lawyer. These studies establish that the insurance company is only going to fairly settle your traffic accident claim if they are afraid that you will go to court and have a jury force them to be fair with you. It is the fear of trial that makes a case settle for a fair amount. Without a lawyer, you pose no risk to the insurance company, and they are not afraid of you.
Our past results in court can benefit you because insurance companies in Oregon know that if they are unfair, then we will go to court. This is why we are able to fairly settle most of our cases as quickly as possible. Our attorneys have over 500 trial and arbitration awards in their client's favor, and in the last ten years alone, they have recovered over 25 million dollars in settlements and verdicts for their clients. You do not pay us a penny unless we are successful in helping you. Most Oregon personal injury attorneys are afraid to go to trial or make you pay money regardless of the outcome.
110%
No lawyer can guarantee results. We guarantee that we will put 110% effort into resolving your case. The fact that our firm routinely litigates cases when the insurance company offers is minimal will help to settle your case. There are many attorneys with full-page ads and wonderful websites on the internet that rarely, if ever, go to court. Insurance companies know we will go to trial, and this is reflected in the larger settlements we attain for our clients when compared to attorneys who never go to trial. Because we are willing to try cases, the vast majority of our cases do, in fact, settle.
The Biggest Mistake That Traffic Accident Victims Make.
One of the most important things that we do for our clients is to figure out what problems they are going to have in the future as a result of their accident. After we are certain about your future, we can obtain fair compensation for everything you have gone through and everything that the accident will cost you in the future. The person who caused your injury is represented by an insurance company and its experienced adjuster. Their goal is to pay the least amount of money possible, and they have developed effective strategies to achieve this goal. It is to your advantage to have an attorney handling your claim who is knowledgeable and who can protect your rights. Without an attorney, you run the risk of making serious and costly mistakes.
What Is the Most Important Thing We Do for Our Oregon Clients?
What Is the Biggest Mistake That Oregon Traffic Accident Victims Make?
What Do Oregon Accident Victims Need to Know?
Personal Injury Protection for Medical Bills & Wage Loss
Is It True That You Will Help Me With My Property Damage and Pip Medical Claim for Free?
How Are My Medical Bills and Wage Loss Going to Be Paid?
Peace-Of-Mind.
If you are injured in an automobile, truck, bicycle or pedestrian accident, then under Oregon law your automobile insurance company is required to pay your medical expenses and wage loss regardless as to who is at fault for your accident. These medical and wage loss payments are called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits.
Our office does not charge any fee for setting up and helping you to process your PIP benefits.
Why Do You Have Pip Benefits?
Personal injury protection (PIP) benefits allow you to become medically stationary before you settle your case with the at-fault driver. Medically stationary means that you get to a point where not only do you know what injuries you sustained in the accident, but you also know whether or not those injuries are going to cause you problems for the rest of your life.
What Does PIP Pay?
• Medical Bills
The minimum requirement in Oregon is $15,000 for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses incurred within two years of the accident. This is the minimum requirement, and you may have purchased higher limits with your auto insurance company. Your health insurance company is required to pay any medical bills that are not paid by your auto insurance company. If you do not have health insurance, then we will collect those medical expenses from the driver who caused your collision when we resolve your case.
- Wage Loss
You are also entitled to wage loss if your injuries prevent you from returning to work. You only receive wage loss if you are disabled for more than 14 days. Oregon law requires you to be disabled for 14 days, not 14 working days. Meaning if your doctor writes you a disability slip from January 1 through January 14th, then as of January 15, you would be entitled to compensation for your wages from the 1st through the 14th and for wage loss in the future up to a maximum of 52 weeks. The minimum requirement is that your insurance company pays 70% of your gross wages up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for a maximum of 52 weeks. Any wages not paid by your insurance company will be collected from the driver who caused your accident when we resolve your case.
- Household Services
If you are not employed and your doctor writes you a note stating that you are unable to perform essential services around your house (household chores and childcare), then you are entitled to receive up to $30.00 a day to hire somebody to come in and clean your house or provide childcare. This is also limited to a maximum of 52 weeks, and you are only entitled to this benefit if your disability is longer than 14 days.
- Funeral Benefits
PIP also provides for funeral expenses with a maximum benefit of $5,000.
What if I am on my bicycle or a pedestrian?
Even if you are on a bicycle or a pedestrian, your auto insurance personal injury protection should pay your medical expenses and wage loss if you are struck by a motor vehicle. If you do not have auto insurance and do not have health insurance, then the other driver's insurance will pay your medical bills.
What if Your Insurance Company Refuses to Pay Pip Benefits?
If your insurance company refuses to pay your medical expenses or wage loss, then we can sue them and in most cases, your insurance company will have to pay our attorney fee after we win. If for some reason we lose, then you would not owe us any fees. Every year we obtain multiple verdicts against insurance companies for failing to uphold their end of the agreement and our client's medical bills and wage loss are paid in full under PIP.
What Do You Charge?
The Law Office of Clayton H Morrison starts every Oregon Traffic Collision Case by giving our client a free consultation, and if we decide to take your case, we will advance all costs of your case, and you don't pay us a penny unless we are successful.
What Do You Charge to Handle an Oregon Personal Injury Claim?
What Do You Mean When You Say That Your Clients Are Free to Walk Away at Any Time?
Is It True That You Will Help Me With My Property Damage and Pip Medical Claim for Free?
If you settle your case, our fee is 33%. We only charge 33% for cases that are resolved through arbitration. Almost every other lawyer in the state of Oregon will charge 40% for an arbitration. Our fee only increases to 40% if your case goes to a jury trial.

Not only do other Oregon lawyers increase their fees to 40% for arbitration, but many other Oregon lawyers increase their fees just for filing a lawsuit. This puts you at a significant disadvantage. Our experience is that by starting a lawsuit, you send a clear message to the insurance company that if they are not fair to you, then you are going to take them to court. It should not cost you more to send this message. Our past results establish that over 90% of the time, our clients end up with more by arbitrating their cases. Since our fee does not increase at arbitration, your decision to
fight for your rights is a little easier.
All Costs Advanced
Every lawyer is going to charge you an attorney fee plus require you to pay the costs of litigation. Most law firms ask you to pay the costs upfront or as they are incurred. At The Law Office of Clayton H Morrison, we advance all costs, and we will only be reimbursed for our costs if we are successful in your case. You pay nothing, not even an attorney fee or costs unless we actually do something for you. You are free to Walk Away Until We Get An Offer On Your Case.
The law firm's motto is simple:
“There are two people you have to trust: Your doctor and your lawyer. If you don't trust one, it's time to get a new one.
We understand that trust is earned. That is why you are free to fire us at any time until we get an offer on your case without owing us a fee. We are not aware of any other law firm in the state of Oregon that makes the same promise to their clients. Other law firms will make you sign a contract obligating you to pay an hourly rate if you fire them – even in cases where you are reasonably dissatisfied with their services. At our office, you are free to walk away at any time until we obtain an offer on your case.
No Charge for Property Damage and PIP Claims
In Oregon, you can resolve your property damage claim before you resolve your injury claim. We will help you to do this without charging you a fee. This includes total loss claims and diminished value claims. If you are injured in an automobile, truck, bicycle, or pedestrian accident, then under Oregon law, your automobile insurance company is required to pay your medical expenses and wage loss regardless of who is at fault for your accident. These medical and wage loss payments are called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. We will also help you to get your Personal Injury Protection claim started for free.
Property Damage, Auto Repair, Total Loss & Car Rental
The Law Office of Clayton H Morrison starts every Oregon Traffic Collision Case by giving our client a free consultation, and if we decide to take your case, we will advance all costs of your case, and you don't pay us a penny unless we are successful.
Is It True That You Will Help Me With My Property Damage and Pip Medical Claim for Free?
Who Is Going to Pay Your Property Damage?
Typically, the insurance company for the person who caused your Oregon Traffic Accident will pay to repair or replace your car. You can choose to have your insurance pay to repair or replace your car if you have collision coverage, however, you will have to pay your deductible. The insurance company may insist that you take your car to the repair shop they like to work with. Oregon law allows you to take your car to a shop of your choice for repairs. The insurance company may ask that you take your car to a shop for an estimate; this is allowed, but they cannot force you to have your car repaired there. If we decide to take your injury case, then we will help with this for free.
Which Insurance Company Should I Work With to Get My Car Repaired?
If the other person in a crash is at fault, then you can file a claim with his or her insurance company. However, the other insurance company has the right to investigate the accident facts and accept or deny responsibility. If the other insurance company is denying responsibility and you have comprehensive coverage, then you use your company. You will have to pay your deductible and we will get this back when we win your case.
Who Decides if Your Car Is Totaled?
The insurance company may declare your car a total loss. Usually, this is because the cost of repair is impractical. The insurance company must give you a written notice that explains why they think your car is a total loss, including how vehicle values are determined and what to do if you disagree with an insurer's offer. If your car was totaled, you are entitled to the fair market value of your car from the insurance company. You can negotiate this value. If we decide to take your injury case, then we will help with this for free.
How Do You Prove That Your Car Is Worth More Than What the Insurance Company Is Offering?
First, review the reports the insurance company used to determine the value of your vehicle and make sure all the options on your vehicle are listed. The cars they compared your car with should be the same make, model, year, and mileage and have all the same options. If they miss something, then write the insurance company and have them correct any differences, such as year, make, miles, equipment, and condition.
Second, make sure the comparable vehicles listed are in your area. If not, then write the insurance company and make them show you comparable cars from the Portland Metro area.
Third, check the local newspaper or the Internet for private-party and dealership sales for cars that compare closely with your car. Websites include www.autotrader.com. Make sure the vehicles are comparable (make, model, mileage, options). Call the sellers to find out the cash price of the comparable vehicle. The insurance company will not pay the advertised price. Document who you called, the date, and the response. Attach this to the advertisements and send copies to the insurance company. Demand that they pay a fair amount based on your investigation.
Fourth, if they still refuse to offer a fair price, you can hire an appraiser. Insurance companies must reimburse you for reasonable appraisal costs if the final appraised value of your vehicle is higher than the company's last offer.
What Can You Do if You Need a New Car Right Away and the Insurance Company’s Offer Is Too Low?
If you and the insurance company cannot agree on your vehicle's value, and you agree to transfer ownership of your vehicle to the insurance company, then the insurance company must pay you the amount that is not in dispute. We can then include the disputed amount as part of your personal injury claim.
Who Pays the Storage Fees?
The insurance company pays the storage fees up to the day it makes a reasonable offer. If you do not accept the offer, you may be responsible for the fees from that time forward.
Who Pays for a Rental Car?
If your insurance policy covers a rental car, then your insurance agent or claims representative will set this up for you. If the other insurance company accepts fault for the accident and you can't drive your vehicle, then they must pay you for the loss of use. This payment is for the reasonable length of time it takes to determine if the vehicle is a total loss. They typically pay for the rental from the date of the accident until one or two days after the company makes an offer on the totaled vehicle.
Tip: Get the name of the person who authorizes the rental vehicle. Ask for a letter or email with the authorization.
What About Diminished Value?
If your car was significantly damaged and repaired, you know that it is just not the same as it was before you were hit. You may also find that your car isn't worth as much as it was before the accident, even if the repairs were done expertly. We can help by presenting a diminution in value claim to the insurance company. By working with experienced appraisers, we thoroughly document the damage and show that the market will not value your car the same as before the accident.
What to Look for When Hiring an Oregon Traffic Accident Lawyer
You Pay Nothing Unless We Are Successful
What Do You Charge to Handle an Oregon Personal Injury Claim?
The Law Office of Clayton H Morrison starts every Oregon Traffic Collision by giving our client a free consultation, and if we decide to take your case, then we will advance all costs of your case, and you don't pay us a penny unless we are successful. There are no attorney fees, court costs, or legal expenses, unless we recover for you.
Experience
For over 40 combined years, we have dedicated ourselves to protecting the rights of people injured by someone's negligence. Our practice specializes in Oregon personal injury law and nothing else. Our attorneys have over 500 trial and arbitration awards in their client's favor, and in the last ten years alone, they have recovered over 25 million dollars in settlements and verdicts for their clients. You do not pay us a penny unless we are successful in helping you. Most Oregon personal injury attorneys are afraid to go to trial or make you pay money regardless of the outcome.
Why Is It Important to Hire an Oregon Attorney Who Takes Traffic Accident Cases to Trial?
Why Is It Important to Be Willing to Take Your Oregon Traffic Collision Case to Trial?
What Should You Look for When Hiring an Oregon Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Case?
The simple truth is that your case will settle when the insurance company, or whoever you are making a claim against, fears that you will take them to court and force them to fairly compensate you for your injuries. Our past results in court can benefit you because insurance companies in Oregon know that if they are unfair, we will go to court. This is why we are able to fairly settle most of our cases as quickly as possible.
Priorities
Our first priority is to get your medical bills paid, start your disability payments, and help you take care of your property damage so that you can take as much time as you need to get better before you try to settle your case. One of the most important things that we do for our clients is to figure out what problems they are going to have in the future as a result of their accident. After we are certain about your future, we can obtain fair compensation for everything you have gone through and everything that the accident will cost you in the future.
What Is the Most Important Thing We Do for Our Oregon Clients?
What Is the Biggest Mistake That Oregon Traffic Accident Victims Make?
What Do Oregon Accident Victims Need to Know?
Trust Is Earned
How Are You Different Than Most Oregon Lawyers?
What Do You Mean When You Say That Your Clients Are Free to Walk Away at Any Time?
The law firm's motto is simple: “There are two people you have to trust: Your doctor and your lawyer. If you don't trust them, it's time to get a new one.” We understand that trust is earned. That is why you are free to fire us at any time up until we get an offer on your case without owing us a fee. We are not aware of any other law firm in the state of Oregon that makes the same promise to their clients. Other law firms will make you sign a contract obligating you to pay an hourly rate if you fire them – even in cases where you are reasonably dissatisfied with their services. At our office, you are free to walk away at any time until we obtain an offer on your case.
Our Commitment to You
Our Goal: The continued well-being of your family
Our Beliefs: Customer service, consumer education, and client satisfaction.
Our Record: Successfully recovering millions of dollars for our clients.
Our commitment to customer service assures that: Your calls will be returned promptly; Your medical bills and lost income will be processed quickly and We will educate you about your claim so that you can make a decision that is best for you and your family.
What Is Your Oregon Traffic Accident Claim Worth?
Is It True That You Will Help Me With My Property Damage and Pip Medical Claim for Free?
Case evaluation is, in part, a science, but it is primarily an art consisting of understanding human nature and knowing how local juries and arbitrators view the concept of fair compensation. Our attorneys have over 500 trial and arbitration awards in their client's favor. In the last ten years alone, they have recovered over 25 million dollars in settlements and verdicts for their clients. With this experience, they can educate you on the value of your case. Feel free to call us, and we will give you free advice on what we think your case is worth.
What Is Your Oregon Traffic Collision Claim Worth?
How Much Is Your Oregon Personal Injury Claim Worth?
Twelve people know without a doubt what your case is worth. Those are the 12 people that end up sitting on your jury. The best way to understand what a jury will do in your case is to look to the past and see what juries have done with similar injury claims. We keep track of all the relevant traffic accident jury verdicts in Oregon during the past 20-plus years.
The following are some of the important factors we consider when determining how much a case is worth:
Will a jury like the victim?
Will a jury like the at-fault driver?
What can we do to help the jury to like the victim and not like the other driver?
How serious was the accident?
Were there any aggravating factors (alcohol, racing, etc.)?
Are there any liability issues—for either party?
What were the nature and extent of the injuries?
What type of medical care was received?
Was medical care reasonable and necessary?
How much are the medical bills?
What type of medical care will the victim require in the future?
How much are the future medical bills?
How did the injuries affect the victim's daily life, and for how long?
In the overall picture of this victim's life, what role did these injuries play?
Did the victim miss work or other activities?
Will the victim miss work in the future, or will there be a loss of earning capacity?
Did the injuries affect recreational activities?
How strong are the treating medical provider's opinions?
What venue will this case be tried in, and what do the venue's juries typically award for this type of claim?
If the case is arbitrated, are there particular arbitrators who will like the victim?
Applying these kinds of factors to the specific facts of any claim will help lead toward a fair forecast of the likely range of jury verdict or arbitration award for your case. Of course, there is no substitute for experience with actual juries and arbitrators to help understand what they tend to award in given types of cases.
Essential Steps for Settling an Oregon Traffic Collision Case
What is your Oregon traffic collision claim worth?
How much is your Oregon personal injury claim worth?
First, we collect your medical records and bills, along with any other evidence that may be relevant to proving what injuries you sustained in your accident and how those injuries have affected you and will affect you in the future. We may order narrative reports from your doctors, asking them to state specifically what injuries you sustained in the accident and to give us a prognosis as to your future, including the cost of your future medical care. We then send this evidence to the insurance company with a demand for monetary compensation for your medical expenses, wage loss, pain, suffering, and interference with your activities of daily living. Our goal is to get the insurance company to offer you as much money as they are willing to pay without starting a lawsuit. The only mistake that we can make at this time is to say that you are willing to settle your case for an amount that is less than what the insurance company is willing to pay.
After the insurance company makes its best and final offer, we figure out what that offer means to you. Meaning, after everyone gets paid (medical bills, attorney fees, and costs) how much money are you going to walk away with if you settle your case? The term we use is: “money in your pocket.” This is how much money you end up with after everyone else gets their share.
Money in your pocket is an important figure because we compare this figure to what we would have to win at trial for you to end up with more money. We evaluate our wins and losses at trial by whether or not you end up with more money than you could have by just settling your case. As a matter of fact, it has to be enough to justify the added stress and time associated with trying a case. If we go to trial and you only end up with about $1,000 more than you could have settled your case, we really haven't won your case.
You’re the Boss
As the client, you are the boss, and our job is to educate you so that you can make an informed decision about what is best for you. We will never “twist your arm” into settling a case. The case belongs to you, and only you can determine whether or not the settlement is fair. Our experience is that if you actively evaluate your case, you will be satisfied with the result.
Have questions about traffic accident claims? Explore our FAQ section or reach out to us directly at (503) 627-0997 for personalized answers.