Portland, Oregon, Car Accident Attorney
From our offices in Vancouver, Washington, the Harlan Law Firm represents plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits arising out of car accidents that happen in Oregon and Washington. We are dedicated to using aggressive advocacy and jury trials whenever necessary to get the best possible financial compensation for our clients who are victims of car accidents or pickup crashes.
Too often, auto crash survivors accept settlements that do not fully compensate them for their physical injuries and losses — often due to financial pressures caused by lost wages or medical bills.
If a loved one has been involved in a fatal car accident, it is even more important to get legal advice as soon as possible.
Before you accept a settlement, contact the Harlan Law Firm for an appointment with an experienced personal injury trial lawyer.
How to Communicate with Insurance Companies After a Car Accident
If you do not yet have an attorney, it is important to follow some basic guidelines when you communicate with an insurance company following a car accident — whether the insurance company is your own or the company that insures another car involved in the accident.
- Most importantly, do not sign any agreement or waiver with an insurance company without consulting a personal injury lawyer. This includes the insurance company’s estimates for medical bills and other losses.
- Review your own insurance policy immediately, and do not make any written statements or have any recorded phone conversations with the insurance company until you understand the details of your own policy. Review the sections on “coverage” and “exclusions” especially carefully.
- Take detailed notes of any conversations you have with the insurance company or the other parties involved in the accident. Include dates, names, job titles, and a detailed summary of the conversation.
- Document the accident. Take pictures of your injuries, the car accident scene and the vehicles or property involved.
Get Legal Advice After a Car Accident
At the Harlan Law Firm, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that our clients pay no legal fees unless and until we win for them the compensation they deserve.
Contact our office today to schedule an initial consultation — find out how we can help you get the best settlement after a car accident. Call 360.735.8200 or send us an e-mail.
