Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Cases in Oregon
Oregon law still allows the recovery of damages if the accident was not your fault and you do not have insurance. However, the kinds of losses you can recover depend on your particular case, and in many cases you are limited in what you can recover. We can explain this in detail and have handled such cases in the past with success.
During your recovery, we manage the process of submitting claims and insurance paperwork to ensure your medical care is properly covered. Once you have completed medical treatment, we pursue compensation if and when it is appropriate to do so. If we can recover compensation for you without going to court, the process typically takes two to four months from the time you are medically stationary or recovered. However, extensive cases with significant injuries can take over a year. After our initial consultation, we provide you with a realistic estimate of how long your case will typically take.
We resolve the majority of our cases before trial through skilled negotiation. Attorney Steve Milla ensures our clients thoroughly understand their settlement options. If settlement without litigation is not possible, we will file a lawsuit and head to court. Although very few cases actually make it all the way to trial, we educate and prepare our clients about the entire trial process before moving forward so we are ready for that outcome. This is very important because insurance companies are well aware of which attorneys will, or will not, go all the way to trial, and they make offers based on that risk. At Milla Law, we have tried real cases to real juries, and since the insurance companies know that as well, our clients have benefitted from our past experiences.
If we cannot help you with your case, we can refer you to a skilled attorney at no charge. We provide referrals in the legal areas of workers’ compensation and work-place injuries, social security claims, family law, employment matters (such as wrongful discharge and/or discrimination), and criminal cases. Call or email us for a referral.
If you were injured on the job, notify your employer. A workers’ compensation insurance company may become involved. If you were injured in an auto accident while on the job, you may have a claim for compensation separate from your workers’ compensation benefits. Call us to review your case, and if we cannot help you, we will find someone who can.
Our team is experienced, compassionate, and focused on protecting your rights.
OF EXPERIENCE
At Milla Law, clients work directly with attorney Steve Milla. Mr. Milla specializes in personal injury cases with over twenty years of experience. Clients receive the assurance of a committed, experienced, and accessible trial lawyer. As your legal representative, we diligently defend and protect your rights, and treat you with respect, honesty, and compassion.
