Our Results: Oregon Settlements for Personal Injury Cas

Our Oregon Settlements for Personal Injury Speak for Themselves

While many of these accidents settled for amounts that we are not allowed to disclose (usually to save the insurance company embarrassment), we want potential clients to understand the many types of cases we handle. While each case is different, and we cannot guarantee similar results to those listed here, we can take fewer cases and try to give your case the time and dedication needed to obtain high possible settlements.

 

T-Bone Car Accident

One December day, at about 3:00 in the afternoon, John Taylor was driving north on N. Williams, with his wife Della Taylor in the passenger seat. The defendant pulled in front of them suddenly and without warning, causing the Taylors’s car to smash into the side of the defendant’s car in a T-bone collision. The Taylors were not wearing their seatbelts, I’m very sorry to say. John and Della Taylor were an unusual older couple, both in their 70′s at the time of the accident. They met later in life, fell in love, and remain deeply in love with each other. John had been caring for Della for a few years before this collision. John’s injuries now mean that it is more difficult for him to care for Della at home.

John suffered a fracture to his vertebra, which required surgery and resulted in difficulty swallowing and neck pain, both of which are probably permanent. Della was already in bad shape before the crash, but the crash caused further leg problems and cognitive difficulties.

The case settled for $450,000 without a trial.

Knee Surgery, Motorcycle Accident

M.D. and his girlfriend were riding their motorcycle in NE Portland when a car driving the opposite direction took a left turn in front of them without looking. The motorcycle hit the rear door of the car, and M.D. went flying off the motorcycle and the motorcycle was completely totaled. In addition to soft tissue injuries, M.D. suffered several tears in his knee, including the meniscus and ligament. He required surgery to have these tears repaired, as well as extensive physical therapy.

This case settled for $100,000 before trial.

Ankle Surgery, Pedestrian Accident

Dana R. was walking in Tigard, Oregon when she was struck by a car. Knocked down hard, she was unable to get up and was taken by ambulance to hospital. There, it was discovered that she had broken three bones in her ankle and foot. She had a surgery immediately to place external fixation rods in her leg to hold it in place. Later, she had to have another surgery to remove the rods and repair the other fractures. She was placed in assisted living because she was not able to walk for three months, and was unable to work so Sean DuBois also included economic damages for wage loss in his demand.

This case settled for $250,000 with a policy limits demand.

Rear-End Car Accident

Katie C. was rear-ended at the intersection of SW 6th and Terwilliger in Portland. After her accident, she had extensive medical problems, many of which the insurance company wanted to blame on something other than the car crash. Although she initially hired another lawyer, Katie soon learned that not all attorneys are created equal and she came to Shulman DuBois LLC with high expectations of communication – which we met. With the advice and support of our medical team, Katie was able to finally consult with the correct doctors and receive the treatment she needed.

This case settled for $100,000, the max possible under the insurance policy. 

Truck Accident

Larry T, in his early 50′s when he came to us, had worked as a truck driver for most of his life. One day he arrived early to a delivery. The warehouse wasn’t open yet, so he parked his rig and took a nap in the berth. In the wee hours of the morning, a garbage truck backed into Larry’s truck, knocking him out of his “bed,” and causing injury.

The insurance company for the garbage company claimed all sorts of things. That the garbage truck was only going 2 m.p.h., that our client couldn’t have been hurt as badly as he claimed, even that he was making up his injuries. But he wasn’t. In fact, Larry was as honest as the day is long. Our law firm’s investigation showed that the garbage truck company did not train its drivers well, that this particular driver had been in previous accidents and had not been properly disciplined, and more.

But the insurance company continued to say it was not the garbage truck driver’s fault. They claimed it was Larry’s fault, for parking in the wrong place! You can read L.T.’s truck accident attorney testimonial on our testimonials page, or watch his testimonial video.

We were able to obtain a settlement of $399,000 for our client.

Hit-and-Run Accident

Cody B.’s case was dramatic from the beginning. After a woman rear-ended him, she yelled at him and then drove away – but during her escape, she hit him in the knee with her bumper! Without any information, it took some searching to find the woman and verify her insurance. The police were also looking for her to press criminal charges for the hit and run.

The property damage was not extensive, but the vehicular assault caused two tears in the meniscus of Cody’s knee, which required surgery. Cody hired us to help him find and charge this horrible driver for the damages he sustained. In the end, Cody was pleased with his settlement and the way we worked with him during his treatment. For complicated cases like this, it is important to have an advocate on your side.You can read C.B.’s rear-end accident testimonial on our testimonials page or watch his video.

This case settled for $100,000, the max possible under the insurance policy. 

Back Surgery, Herniated Disk

L.N. was driving on 205N when traffic forced her to stop. The person behind her rear-ended her after braking so hard he swerved.  After seeking treatment that did not seem to be working, she had an MRI. One of the disks in her back was herniated and required surgery. When she found out about the need for surgery, she started researching attorneys because she did not want to be left to pay any medical bills. She found Shulman DuBois and they got her the policy limits from the at-fault driver’s insurance as well as filed a UIM claim for her with her own insurance.

This case settled for $150,000. 

Brain Injury

D.S. was driving through a green light when another driver ran a red light and hit him. D received a minor brain injury including problems with sleep apnea and loss of memory. He was unable to continue working and was having trouble paying his family’s bills. Brain injuries are extremely serious, and our attorneys worked hard to ensure that D.’s financial needs were met for now and in the future.

This case settled for $100,000, the max possible under the insurance policy. 

Rear-End Car Accident

Alexis was injured at 257th and Division, when she was rear-ended while at a stop light. Although the light had turned green, the car in front of her had not yet started moving when the car behind her hit. Alexis was injured, but luckily sought the help of our experienced Portland rear-end accident attorneys, and we were able to achieve good Oregon settlements for personal injury.

This case settled for a confidential amount.

T-Bone Car Accident

Alyson and her sister Elizabeth were injured when their mother’s car was T-boned. Both girls were under 10. Accidents involving child injuries are often more serious because their smaller bodies are fragile. So we took the case and made sure the girls received the compensation they deserved from the insurance company. The girls’ mother was very happy with the result.

This case settled for a confidential amount.

Rear-End Car Accident

An avid biker, Joseph M. was dismayed when his car accident caused injuries that completely stopped his frequent rides. Joseph was rear-ended when he stopped to wait for a pedestrian to cross the street, and his car was totaled. With the pain in his neck and back, his everyday activities were extremely limited, and required frequent (weekly) medical appointments. Recently, Joseph has been able to start riding his bike again and is much more relaxed since he knows all his medical bills are paid, thanks to the work of our attorneys.

This case settled for a confidential amount.

Side Impact Car Accident

After a car turned into him and totaled his vehicle, Michael S. was initially concerned about his Subaru. With many custom alterations, he knew his car was worth more than the insurance company was offering. Then he started feeling pain in his neck and back, which eventually required several months of physical therapy. With both property damage and medical problems, Michael felt he needed an attorney to help guide him through the legal process, and our Portland car crash lawyers helped him get the compensation he deserved.

This case settled for a confidential amount.

Motorcycle Accident

Bernie was riding his motorcycle when his friend, also on a motorcycle, t-boned him as he began to turn left, breaking his leg. Although the two were friends, Bernie realized that his extensive injuries, and the work he missed as a self-employed carpenter, required him to seek legal representation. Bernie did not have health insurance, but our attorneys made the other motorcycle rider’s insurance pay for all the medical treatment that Bernie needed. Bernie was very happy with his settlement amount.

This case settled for a confidential amount.

Shoulder Surgery, Car Accident

Vince A. was driving in Tualatin, Oregon when traffic slowed and then stopped. He stopped, and was waiting for traffic to continue when he was rear-ended extremely hard. His car was totaled and his shoulder was dislocated. More than $10,000 worth of property damage was done to his car, but that was the worst of his problems after visiting the doctor. Diagnosed with a posterior labral tear in his left shoulder, Vince had to have surgery and over six months of physical therapy to gain a full range of movement in his arm. He also had trouble sleeping and could not participate in his favorite activities (which led Sean DuBois to also claim compensation for a loss in quality of life).  After over a year, the insurance company finally agreed to pay Vince a far settlement, and he was thrilled with the results.

This case settled for a confidential amount.

Head-on Car Accident

Diane B. was hit in a head-on collision by a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel. Diane’s car was totaled, and insurance would not pay full value for it. What’s more, Diane got whiplash and TMJ from the accident. Her previous lawyer had told her to settle for a smaller amount than she felt was fair. She wouldn’t do that, so she came to us. We got her every single penny of insurance coverage that driver had. Then we got her another sum of money from her own UIM (link) coverage.

Diane was very satisfied with the result. So satisfied, in fact, that she called the result “life changing.” See D.B.’s car accident lawyer testimonial on our testimonials page.

This case settled for a confidential amount.

Bicycle Accident

Adam had just gotten a job at one of the McMenmins pubs. He was riding his bicycle to the job, so he could figure out the best route for his first day of work, which was still a few days away. He was stopped at a red light, when he was struck from behind by another bicycle rider, resulting in broken ribs that took about 6 weeks to heal. McMenamins did the right thing and held his job for him, but still, he couldn’t work for 6 weeks, and was in pain.

The other bicycle rider said it was my client’s fault; he said my client had suddenly turned left in front of him. In fact, the other guy counter-sued my client to pay for the damage to his bike. But my client said the other guy had just rear-ended him. There was just no way that both people’s stories could be true, and we believed our client.

So we went to trial. And the jury decided what I had known all along – that my client was telling the truth. The jury awarded him a higher verdict than he expected, and he was very happy with the result. A.B. also provided a bike accident testimonial.

This case settled for a confidential amount.

Rear-End Car Accident

Mary was driving her Ford Taurus southbound on the Marquam Bridge merging onto I-5. Traffic slowed, as it often does there, and she slowed with it, only to be rear-ended by a pickup. She suffered whiplash to her neck, and also hurt her back, sacrum, hips, right arm. She had headaches and difficulty sleeping and working. She was hoping for an Oregon settlement for personal injury that would help pay her medical bills, and we helped her achieve it!

This case settled for a confidential amount.

Traffic Accident

Danielle was at the intersection of NE Overland and NE 82nd Ave in Portland. The driver coming from the opposite direction turned left into her. Despite this, Allstate refused to admit liability. Allstate claimed that its driver had gotten “stuck” in the intersection, and then had no choice but to speed through a turn and hit Danielle. Of course, we could not stand by for this absurd (but all too typical) insurance company tactic. So we took the case the arbitration, and we won quite a bit more money than Allstate wanted to pay, which was a very happy result for Danielle. As you can see from the traffic accident testimonial she recorded for us, and written testimonial, she was very happy with the result.

This case settled for a confidential amount.

Bicycle Accident

Monique was riding her bicycle to work, heading west on NE Broadway approaching the intersection with N. Williams. At this intersection, NE Broadway is a one-way street with four lanes. The right-hand lane is right-turn only. The bike lane is to the left of this lane. And then to the left of the bike lane is a car lane from which vehicles may go straight or turn right. In other words, the cars to the left of the bike lane may turn right, even though the bike lane continues straight.

Monique was trying to ride straight through this intersection, when a box truck to her left turned right, catching her and dragging her. She survived, but was injured, and quite understandably suffered psychological injuries as well, including Post Traumatic Stress.

For more, read her written bike accident testimonial or watch her video.

The case settled for a confidential amount.

Multiple Car Accidents

Mariah was in two separate collisions. One was on I-205, and the other exacerbated her injuries. The insurance company for the second collision was willing to settle that case quickly and fairly. But the insurance company for the first collision would not listen to reason, so the case ended up being arbitrated, which is a common way to get Oregon settlements for personal injury. In the end, Mariah was quite happy with the result, and provided us with a video of her car accident lawsuit testimonial, and a written letter.

The case settled for a confidential amount.