The Law Offices of Jon Friedman opened in September 1984. Since then, we have represented thousands of people in obtaining fair resolutions of their claims against wrongdoers and insurance companies.
Focused on Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Professional Malpractice, we pride ourselves on helping people who have been victimized by an accident or incident in getting a fast and fair result. Most people have never had to bring a claim and can be easily misled by an insurance company. Our comfortable family environment can help make the process of gaining fair resolution easier.
Our goal with each case is to provide fast and personal attention to assist you from the first meeting through the end of your claim. We ensure that you understand where you stand from the start of the case, and keep you informed throughout the processing of the claim.
We are readily available by phone or email should any questions or concerns arise during the course of your case.
Feel free to contact us with any question or to receive free legal advice.
Personal Injury Law Helps the Real Victims
Personal injury law does not only deal with negligent drivers in automobile accidents, but it involves many other accidents that cause injuries that affect the everyday lives of Portland residents. Apart from injuries sustained from an accident, personal injury law includes when doctors are negligent in the way they have treated their clients.
Premises liability, which is when a hazard on a property has caused an accident, such as a slip and fall, is another example where a victim of a personal injury is wise to contact a lawyer to find out if they are eligible for a compensation package.
The Law Offices of John Friedman handle a whole variety of personal injuries received from different types of accidents that include:
- Accidents
- Auto accidents
- Truck accidents
- Wrongful death
- Professional malpractice
Are you Eligible to Make a Claim?
Before putting in a claim, our firm will have to assess your eligibility. Three things will need to be determined: negligence, causation and damages.
Negligence
When dealing with negligence, it is essential to establish that the individual accused of inflicting the injury was actually negligent. Negligence takes place when a person performs an act that no sensible individual would do, or not doing what a sensible individual would do. A jury may decide that the accused is at fault if it can be proved that he or she has acted negligently, i.e. without sufficient care, or irresponsibly.
Causation
Once negligence has been determined as the likely cause of your personal injury, you will only be eligible for damages if you have proof of negligence and causation. UnderOregon law, causation consists of any new injury that has been caused by the incident or worsens a known physical condition. These two situations entitle a victim to compensation.
Damages
In the State of Oregon, “economic damages” means past, present and future medical expenses and income loss. “Non-economic” damages include past, present and future pain and suffering and any interruption that the injury has on you leading a normal every day life. This includes the loss of your ability to do things you were able to before the accident took place. Every day activities could include a drop in speed at work, unable to take part in a particular sport or even just carrying a shopping bag from your car. Basically anything that has become a hindrance due to the injury.
Once we have decided you are eligible, we inform the insurance companies to only communicate with us. If required, we will hire a private detective to find out the true facts of the accident, so we have the complete picture of your case. Often the facts we compile in our investigation bring about a fast and fair agreement for your claim and a lawsuit is often unnecessary.
A Payment that Encourages Recovery
Through the Law Offices of Jon Friedman, our service provides free legal advice and first consultations where your claim is assessed. All our clients get the personal attention they deserve and, most of all, our experienced attorneys help to reach a fair and fast settlement. We have an excellent reputation here in Portland, Oregon and have helped thousands of clients receive significant compensation for their personal injury claims.
