Frequently Asked Questions

Personal Injury

If there are major injuries, call 911.
Once it’s safe, take pictures—of the damage, the scene, the other driver(s) and their documents.
Have witnesses text you their contact information so you can reach out later.
If you’re hurt, seek medical care.
Call your insurance company. Cooperate, but be cautious.
We’re happy to talk you through your options and next steps. Give us a call at 503-224-1658.

Every case is unique, and there’s no magic formula. Give us a call at 503-224-1658 to talk about the factors that go into the calculation and what compensation you may be able to get.

If you have neck pain from the crash, your insurance will likely offer a small amount. With a lawyer, you can get higher compensation — and the other party may be required to pay the attorney fees.
Give us a call at 503-224-1658 to talk about your options and next steps.

Your Oregon auto insurance policy includes at least $15,000 or two years of coverage for most crash-related medical treatment after a car accident. It’s called “personal injury protection” (PIP), and you can get it no matter who caused the crash.

It can take as little as a few weeks to get full compensation. At the longest, cases are usually resolved within a year of filing a lawsuit.
Give us a call at 503-224-1658 to learn more about the factors that affect the timeline.

Ross Law represents clients on a “contingency basis,” which means we only get paid if you get compensation. If you don’t get paid, you don’t pay us anything.

Yes, all Oregon auto insurance policies are required to provide what’s called “wage loss.” People injured in a car accident in Oregon can get 70% of their pay if they miss more than 14 days of work in a row. However, it will only cover up to $3,000 per month for one year.

Yes, but it’s usually limited to $25 per day that an injured person is in the hospital.

Many auto insurers paying for medical care will do this to avoid paying your bills. Often, these medical examinations result in a refusal to pay future medical expenses. If this happens, you should talk to a lawyer. Give Ross Law a call at 503-224-1658 for a free consultation.

Auto insurance companies will often refuse to pay people’s crash-related medical bills claiming they are not related to the crash. As a result, injured people stop treating with medical providers and are stuck paying thousands of dollars in medical expenses. If this occurs, you should speak to a lawyer. Oregon has laws that allow attorneys to represent injured people in this situation to sue their insurance company to get the bills paid.

If you need emergency care, call 911. If not, you should make plans to get medical care soon to ensure you don’t have serious injuries.
Take pictures of where you were injured. If you can’t, have someone else take pictures.
Have witnesses text you their contact information so you can reach out later.
If you were injured at a business, their insurance may cover up to $5,000 of medical bills.
We’re happy to talk you through your options and next steps. Give us a call at 503-224-1658—it’s always free.

If you feel comfortable calling the police, do so immediately. If not, tell someone you trust and go to the hospital before bathing. Don’t dispose of evidence or the clothing you were wearing during the assault. You can give us a call for free to talk about your next steps at 503-224-1658.

You have rights as a crime survivor in Oregon. A lawyer can make sure your rights are honored, your voice is heard, and you get any compensation you’re entitled to for the harm you suffered. Give Ross Law a call at 503-224-1658 to learn about your rights and how we can help protect them.

This is a complicated area of law in Oregon. If you were sexually abused or assaulted, it’s best to talk to an attorney. We’re happy to help you figure out your options. Give us a call at 503-224-1658.

Sometimes, but it depends on a few factors. If you think an employer may be responsible for your harm, you should talk to a lawyer. Call Ross Law for a free consultation to talk about your options at 503-224-1658.

If you have a reason to protect your identity, you can typically file a lawsuit under a fake name, like “Jane Doe,” or using your first and last initials.