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Bend Car Accident Lawyers

Guidance Through Collision Claims in Deschutes County, Oregon

The number of fatal and severe auto accident injuries that people sustain in Oregon keeps rising. In 2016, fatalities relating to automobile accidents increased by nearly 12%, and serious injuries relating to automobile accidents increased by nearly 9%. If you’re one of the unlucky people whose sustained serious injuries because of another person’s careless driving, we can help.

At Miller & Hopp Attorneys at Law, our experienced Bend car accident lawyers have negotiated hundreds of fair and just settlements for auto accident clients. 

Please get in touch with Miller & Hopp Attorneys at Law today for your free injury consultation. You don’t pay unless we get money for you.

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Bend

Car accidents happen for a variety of reasons, but some of the most common causes include:

  • Distracted Driving: Texting, using a GPS, or other distractions behind the wheel.
  • Driving Under the Influence: Alcohol or drugs impair judgment and reaction times.
  • Speeding: Excessive speed reduces a driver’s ability to react in time to avoid collisions.
  • Weather Conditions: Snow, ice, or heavy rain often lead to accidents in Bend’s unpredictable climate.
  • Failure to Yield: Ignoring traffic signals or stop signs can lead to devastating crashes.

Understanding the cause of your accident is critical for building a strong case. Our Bend MVA attorneys work closely with investigators, accident reconstruction experts, and medical professionals to uncover the facts.

When To Hire a Car Accident Lawyer

As a general guideline, it’s best to contact an attorney after a car accident as soon as possible. There are a couple reasons for this, the first being the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is a law which is implemented on a state by state basis which allocates a specific timeline when personal injury cases can be filed. According to the Oregon Revised Statutes section 12.110 the state of Oregon has a two-year timeline. More specifically, this means you have two years to file your claim and if you try to file a claim outside of this tine period, you will most likely be unable to do so. There are some exceptions to this law where the filing time may change, including:

  • If the injury victim is a minor at the time of the accident
  • The negligent party left the state before a claim could be filed

Beyond the statute of limitations, car accident injuries in particular can pose specifically challenges not faced with other injuries covered by personal injury law in that they are most usually soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue injuries are injuries that affect the tendons, ligaments and muscles, such as whiplash. Like whiplash, these types of injuries typically progressively get worse in the following days or weeks after the accident. 

Because of this, many injury victims sign a compensation agreement with an insurance company before talking to a lawyer only to discover that their injuries are worse than they initially believed but are not able to recover any additional. If you have suffered injuries at the hands of a negligent driver, talk to our Bend car accident attorney for help today! 

Contact Miller & Hopp Attorneys at Law today for your free PI injury consultation.

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Your Insurance Company is Not on Your Side

Car accident settlements and trials are very complex. We know all the dirty tricks that insurance companies try to pull to get away with paying pennies on the dollar for your claim. Insurance companies love it when car accident victims attempt to settle a claim themselves, because they know how to steamroll someone who is inexperienced with car accident law.

The insurance companies are not looking out for your best interests, but we are. When you contact us, we’ll give your case a thorough examination, and we’ll put together an airtight plan for going forward with your claim. You don’t pay us unless we win.

YOUR JOURNEY TO JUSTICE BEGINS HERE Our Experienced and Dedicated Attorneys Are Ready to Help

With 50 years of combined experience, the lawyers at Miller & Hopp Attorneys at Law have the skills and knowledge to confront legal issues in any area related to your case. Miller & Hopp Attorneys at Law encompasses an extensive range of practice areas. We do not limit our practice or focus to one particular area of law. Our firm can use different strategies that will be most beneficial to the specifics of your case. Contact us today or call (888) 833-1023 to arrange to speak with one of our attorneys about your case.

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