Car accident attorney in Bend, Oregon
Nearly 34,000 people died in the United States last year as a result of a motor vehicle crash.
Thousands of injuries and fatalities occur on Oregon, Washington and California roads and highways each year. Innocent people die or are seriously injured at the hands of negligent drivers who speed, ignore signs, are distracted by cell phones, or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Insurance companies for the at-fault driver usually ask car accident victims to sign a monetary settlement – and sign it quickly. A quick settlement, or one that you are asked to sign before your injuries are fully understood, benefits the insurance company at your expense.
It is your legal right to have a lawyer review the documents presented to you by an insurance company before you sign.
Experienced Automobile Accident Attorneys in Bend
Oregon, Washington and California all have time limits to recover your damages from an automobile accident. Once this time has elapsed, it may be impossible to recover any of your medical bills or other expenses. Furthermore, evidence and memories lapse over time. The sooner you contact a Bend car accident attorney, the better the chance that a lawyer can help you.
It can be very difficult to discuss making a claim if someone you love has died in an accident. All of the attorneys and staff at D’Amore Law Group will treat you with the respect and care that you deserve. Tom D’Amore and his team of injury attorneys are experienced in bringing wrongful death claims and lawsuits across the Pacific Northwest.
An experienced and well-respected lawyer, Tom D’Amore was the 2010-2011 President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and serves on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). He has served as AAJ’s Chair of the Motor Vehicle Collision Section, and as Chair of AAJ’s Audit Committee. Tom is licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington and California.
Contact Our Experienced Bend Car Accident Lawyer
D’Amore Law Group has D’Amore Law Group has offices in Bend, Oregon, Portland and Lake Oswego, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington.
Recent car and motor vehicle accident results obtained by D’Amore Law Group
- $2 million dollar recovery against a trucking company on behalf of a Tualatin, Oregon woman whose husband was killed when he was rear-ended by an 18 wheeler driven by a truck driver who was under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs
- $1 million dollar recovery on behalf of a woman seriously injured in a collision with a dump truck northwest of Portland, Oregon
- $900-thousand dollar recovery on behalf of a Portland-area teen, killed in a head-on auto accident
- $750-thousand dollar recovery on behalf of a driver who sustained a back injury in a rear-end collision
Other Practice Areas We Handle
Our legal team represents clients for other types of personal injury cases as well, including:
- Highway-Roadway Crash
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Crash Accidents
- Motorbike Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Negligence and Malpractice
- Prescription Errors
- Sinus Operation Injury
- Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
- Class Actions Lawsuit
- Bad Faith Attorneys & Insurance Fraud
Where Most Car Accidents Happen in Bend, OR
U.S. Highway 97, the main artery through Central Oregon, sees the highest rate of fatalities per crash of any major highway in the state. Several stretches near Bend carry a documented history of serious collisions.
US-97 Between Terrebonne and Madras
An ODOT safety study found 187 crashes on this stretch over a five-year period, with three intersections ranking in the top 5-15% of Oregon highway sites for fatal and severe crashes.
US-97 & Bear Drive
One of the top-ranked dangerous intersections identified by ODOT’s crash index; the site of a fatal head-on crash after a semi-truck veered to avoid stopped traffic.
US-97 Near Deschutes Junction / Deschutes Market Road
A documented multi-vehicle crash site where a vehicle crossed the median barrier and struck two other cars.
Bend Parkway (US-97 Business Route)
The expressway alignment of US-97 through the city center carries heavy local and through-traffic, with regular collisions reported.
US-97 Between La Pine and Crescent
Long recognized by local drivers as a dangerous stretch due to speed and reckless driving on this rural two-lane segment.
US-20 Through Central Oregon
This secondary highway connecting Bend to the coast and eastern Oregon carries its own pattern of serious crashes on undivided rural stretches.
Injured in a Bend Car Accident?
US-97 and Central Oregon’s rural highways see serious collisions every year. D’Amore Law Group can investigate your crash and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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