Hit And Run Lawyer Portland

Hit and run incidents are complex and confusing issues. Let the professionals at Portland Personal Injury Attorneys lead you to a lawyer, and by extension, a solution to an issue that might otherwise not be solved.

The Process

First, attorneys can help you hire invesitagtors to track down the person who hit you or your car and bring them to justice with criminal charges filed through the D.A. From here there are two possible routes:

• If the hit and run driver is found, professional lawyers can help you get the the compensation for damages and injuries through there insurance.
• If the hit and run driver is not found, lawyers can help you get compensation from your own sured or underinsured coverage policies.

The Law

According to Oregon State Law (ORS 811.705), in the case of an auto accident where one or more parties is injured, the party that is responsible for causing the injuries is required to immediately stop and remain at the scene of the accident until released by a police officer.

If the driver does not stop, you have the legal right under law to pursue compensation for your injuries and damages. If any other occupants were in your vehicle at the time of the accident, they also have the right to seek out legal resources in an effort to recieve compensation for their injuries and damages as well.

Quick Statistics: Hit and Runs

• National government statistics show that nearly 11% of all car accidents are hit and run accidents. This equates to nearly 700,000 in the United States each year.
• Utilizing traditional resources or your insurance company, many hit and run suspects are seldom caught.

Compensation Details

Fair compensation is the goal of all attorneys. With the help of Portland Personal Injury Attorneys, a professional will be found to assist you in recieving compensation to cover the costs of:

• Present and future injuries
• Loss and future loss of wages
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Disfigurement, scarring, disability, impairment, or loss of quality of life.
• Rehabilitation

A Brief Example

One night on your commute home from work, you encounter some engine troubles. Pulling over to side with your hazards on, you inspect for any trouble under the hood. Making sure to lay down road flares, you step away from the car. In only a matter of seconds, you find yourself face down on the asphalt with massive injuries. A passing car sideswipes you, dealing massive trauam to your back and legs. Just when it couldn’t get any worse, the driver speeds off without inspecting the damage they have done. Paramedics respond, and after getting checked out, you are transported to the hospital. Knowing that your medical bills will pile up, and that you can’t spare a ton of extra money this month, you call up Portland Personal Injury Attorneys. After speaking with one of our highly trained representatives, you will be directed to a knowledgable lawyer trained in resolving your situation and eventually you will recieve the compensation you deserve for the incident.