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Personal Injuries

Sudden injuries are sadly not uncommon, and they can leave a person with significant hardship. If you were injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you may have a legal claim to compensation. Talk to our Salem, OR personal injury lawyers at Parke Gordon Law to find out if you have grounds for a lawsuit.

Our attorneys will candidly address your case and describe your legal options for financial recovery. You could recoup all your expenses and future financial losses, and get compensation for your pain and suffering.

We Handle a Range of Personal Injury Matters

Parke Gordon Law handles all types of auto accidents, including complex cases involving commercial vehicles like trucks and buses. We also represent pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycle riders who were injured in a vehicle accident.

We can also bring a legal case against a property owner if you were injured on their premises because they negligently failed to keep it free from hazards. Examples of this include injuries arising from:

  • Slips, trips, and falls
  • Elevator and escalator accidents
  • Fires
  • Violent attacks due to inadequate security 
  • Drowning and near drowning due to inadequate supervision at pools
  • Playground accidents 

Our Salem attorneys can review any accident that occurred on another party’s property to determine whether there is evidence to support a personal injury case. We also handle severe dog injury cases. Oregon Revised Statutes § 31.360 makes a dog’s owner liable for any injuries the animal inflicts, even if the injury was accidental and not arising from aggression. 

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Our Process

How We Handle Your Case

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We start by understanding your situation, reviewing the details of your accident, and advising you on your legal options.

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Our team gathers medical records, accident reports, expert opinions, and all necessary documentation to support your claim.

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We engage with insurance companies to pursue a fair settlement while keeping your best interests at the forefront.

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If a fair offer is not made, we are fully prepared to take your case to court and advocate aggressively on your behalf.

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Strong Advocacy When It Matters Most

When a case moves into litigation, having a confident and experienced legal team comes essential. We approach every case with the mindset that preparation and precision make the difference. From presenting evidence to challenging opposing arguments, we advocate for your position with clarity, strategy.

Our team is committed to standing firmly on your behalf in every setting—whether in negotiations, hearings, or the courtroom. We understand the pressure clients face during this stage, and we work to ensure your voice is heard and your case is presented with strength and credibility.

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Act Quickly to Preserve Your Personal Injury Rights

The laws governing deadlines for bringing legal claims can be complex. The wisest course is to consult our injury attorneys in Salem soon after you are injured, so they can act swiftly to preserve your rights when necessary.

O.R.S. § 12.110 requires you to file an injury lawsuit within two years. If an accident is fatal, O. R. S. § 30.020 requires the deceased’s personal representative to file a lawsuit within three years of the accident date. If a defendant in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is a unit of government, O. R. S. § 30.275 requires you to file a notice of claim within 180 days of your injury and one year for wrongful death.

Missing any applicable deadline means that a court will not hear your case, regardless of its merit. You will need to engage legal counsel early to ensure you will retain the leverage a viable threat of a lawsuit provides during negotiations.

Why Is the Apportionment of Fault So Important?

In most personal injury cases you must prove that another party’s negligence was responsible for your injuries. Sometimes, your conduct also contributed to your injuries. O. R. S. § 31.600 allows an injured person to seek compensation even when they were partially responsible for their own injuries. If your case goes to trial, both sides will present evidence of fault. A jury will decide the fault allocation and you cannot collect damages if the jury holds you primarily responsible for your injuries. If you are less than 51 percent at fault, your damages are reduced by a percentage equal to your share of responsibility.

A similar process takes place during settlement negotiations before a trial. The insurance company for the responsible party and our Salem injury attorneys will consider the evidence and agree to a fair allocation of fault. The amount of a settlement will reflect your partial responsibility for the incident.

Speak to Our Eugene Attorneys About Your Personal Injury Case

If you were injured in an accident and another party was primarily to blame, you may have a legal claim for compensation. You could collect all your injury-related expenses, plus money for your pain and suffering, but this is extremely difficult to do alone.

A Salem personal injury lawyer can manage your claim and ensure you get the maximum compensation available. Initial consultations are free, so contact us at Parke Gordon Law today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Very few of our cases go to court now because we have an established reputation with insurance companies, which we have earned through 25 years of representing clients in accident litigation cases. Insurance companies know we are serious about fighting for our clients, so they make good settlement offers to resolve our client’s claims without going to court.

We understand the value of an accident case and will file a lawsuit if the negligent party’s insurance company makes a low-ball settlement offer. If the insurance company refuses to pay what is fair, we will ask the jury to award what is fair.

Both mediation and arbitration are considered alternative dispute resolution methods – alternatives to going to court. Mediation involves a voluntary settlement conference. The parties choose a respected attorney or former judge to help the parties reach a fair settlement. The mediator does not decide the case but simply tries to get the parties to agree to a settlement.

Arbitration is when the parties choose a respected attorney or former judge to decide who is right in a proceeding that is simpler and less costly than a jury trial. Arbitration involves submitting evidence and making arguments to the arbitrator. The arbitrator then issues a binding decision.

Nothing up front. We work on contingency, so you owe a fee only if we recover money for you.

Usually two years from the date of injury (ORS 12.110), but it can vary. Claims against a public body require notice within 180 days, and deadlines differ for minors. Call early so we can confirm yours.

You may still recover. Under Oregon’s modified comparative negligence rule (ORS 31.600), you can be paid as long as you’re not more than 50% at fault, with your award reduced by your share.

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