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 lawyers have negotiated hundreds of fair and just settlements for auto accident clients. 

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

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! 

Car Accidents Are Emotionally, Physically, & Financially Devastating

Oregon is one of the safest states in the country when it comes to auto accidents. Unfortunately, people still drive carelessly, under the influence, or aggressively. Even with Oregon’s strict seat belt and cellphone use laws, accidents can happen. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in Oregon. Most of those accidents are the direct result of another driver’s thoughtless behavior behind the wheel. Roadway departures and speeding account for a large number of fatal car wrecks in the state.

When you’re injured in an accident, the injuries you sustain aren’t just physically painful. They often result in financial devastation. On top of that, our clients often come to us afraid to drive after the fact and consumed with anger and a feeling of injustice from what’s happened to them.

We understand how devastating and unfair a car wreck can be for you and your loved ones. When you contact Miller & Hopp Attorneys at Law, we’ll give your personalized, fast attention. We’ll carefully listen to the details of your case. Our lawyers are here to provide you with diligent legal representation. Our legal team is knowledgeable and skilled at moving your auto accident injury claim along through either arbitration, mediation, a settlement, or a trial. We’ve successfully won numerous fair and just settlements for our auto accident clients in Oregon.

Don't wait to get help with your case. Contact our firm today to schedule a free consultation!