Portland, Oregon Personal Injury and Accident Attorney

Colbach Law

434 NW 19th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97209 USA

 (503) 243-1900 or (800) 757-0923
 (503) 243-1944

www.colbachlaw.com
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Law Firm Overview Free Consultation

At the law office of Attorney Michael A. Colbach, we offer free consultations, and do not charge clients for recovering their past medical expenses. Filing a lawsuit, paying court costs and expert witness fees can be very expensive. Every year Mike spends thousands of dollars in litigation costs. Attorney Michael A. Colbach knows that most people cannot afford these costs up front, so Mike forwards these costs up front in every case he takes.

There are no hidden fees. Be careful when hiring an attorney and be sure to understand the attorney fee you are agreeing to, whether the attorney charges the same contingency fee whether or not you go to trial and whether there are hidden fees. Some attorneys do charge a higher attorney fee if they go to trial. In addition, the attorney you hire may charge you things like a fee for opening your case file, for phone calls on your behalf, making copies of your files, obtaining your medical records for your claim, as well as other ways that are not up front and clear. Before you hire a lawyer, make sure you understand all the fees. Michael A. Colbach does not charge any hidden fees, and he does not charge a higher fee if your case goes to trial than if your case settles without trial.

Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but you want to maximize your settlement and that might mean having to go to trial for a fair settlement offer. If you hire an Oregon personal injury attorney who has little trial experience, oftentimes they will be afraid to go to trial. Insurance companies know who these lawyers are, and they usually offer them less than the case is worth. Michael A. Colbach has 15 years of courtroom experience and he has tried well over 100 cases.

Verdicts like these examples do not come easy and it took Michael Colbach over 15 years of trying cases and over 100 jury trials before he had the skills to get big verdicts for his clients. Most Oregon personal injury attorneys rarely, if ever, try cases. Mike believes that these attorneys do a great disservice to their clients and cost their clients millions of dollars by settling cases that should go to trial. Before you hire a lawyer, make sure that they are actively trying cases and have had a number of six figure verdicts.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Herniated Disc Injury; DePuy ASR Hip Joint Recall.

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Personal Injury

Oregon personal injury law is not simple or easy and requires many years of experience and hard work to become good at it. It is very, very hard for an attorney to do many different kinds of law well. I have tried over 125 jury trials and I have had excellent results. Insurance lawyers know this and have told me that they pay my clients more because of it. If you or a loved one has a serious Oregon personal injury case, you need an Oregon personal injury attorney who tries cases and is good at it. I cannot guarantee what a jury will do, but I can guarantee that I will try your case if it needs to be tried and I will use my 17 years of trial experience to do everything I can to get you what you deserve.


- Motorcycle Accidents

I am an Oregon motorcycle accident attorney who rides motorcycles. I know the majority of motorcyclists are themselves very safe, aware operators, because they have to be. Yet Motorcyclists often encounter negative attitudes about riding motorcycles and insurance companies use this to try and pressure motorcyclists into accepting unfair settlements. Insurance companies are after all working for their shareholders, working for the interest of making their shareholders money, and don't always have the best interest of the injured in mind.

- Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are often both more severe and also more complex legally then most car accidents. A car accident involving a semi truck and tractor trailer often causes more severe injuries to the passengers of the cars than a car vs. car accident. In addition, car accidents involving large semi truck tractor trailers also too frequently result in death. If you are involved in a truck accident it is very important to talk to an experienced Oregon truck accident attorney as soon as possible. An experienced attorney will be able to evaluate your truck accident personal injury or wrongful death claim and will be able to take steps to protect your claim and maximize your recovery.

- Boating Accidents

Every year Oregon recreational boaters and commercial fisherman suffer serious injuries in Oregon boating accidents. Proving who is at fault in an Oregon boating accident is not as easy or as obvious as a car accident. There are a number of safe boating rules that if not followed can result in boating accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, many Oregon boaters do not follow the rules or even know about the rules. In order to prove a boating accident case, you will need boating experts. I know some excellent professional captains and former Coast Guard captains who I consult with on Oregon boating injury cases. I am also very familiar with boating rules and boating safety.

- Bus Accidents

Buses are part of our daily life in the USA, from the time we start school to the time we begin commuting to our jobs. Of course, it is not uncommon that buses are involved in minor and serious accidents on our roads. You may be a passenger in a bus involved in an accident, or a bicycle or pedestrian hit by a bus, or a car, truck or motorcycle involved in an accident with a bus. It is in your interest to talk to an experienced bus accident attorney before doing anything that could jeopardize your rights to make a personal injury claim.

- Car Accidents

If you have been seriously injured in an Oregon auto accident, it is important you talk to a personal injury lawyer who is an experienced Oregon auto accident attorney as soon as possible. You may have questions about your auto insurance policy and the coverages that you have: personal injury protection (pip), wage loss, missed time from work, uninsured driver questions, or even problems with medical bills that you are receiving due to your accident. Perhaps you are wondering what your auto accident injury claim is worth. Maybe the auto insurance company has offered you a settlement and you are wondering whether to accept it as fair compensation for your losses.

- Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents

Even if you are on a bicycle or a pedestrian, your personal injury protection (pip) from your auto insurance policy should pay your medical expenses if you are struck by a motor vehicle. If you do not have auto insurance and do not have health insurance, than the other driver’s insurance should pay your medical bills. Your insurance company is required to pay all of your medical expenses within the first year that are reasonable and related to the accident, up to your policy limit ($15,000 for most people). Talk to an experienced Oregon bicycle attorney if you have been injured in an auto accident on your bike.

- Product Liability

Product liability is the branch of law which holds manufacturers of goods responsible for defective or dangerous products. Like personal injury law, a good product liability attorney must be skilled in the courtroom and an experienced trial lawyer. Most often, product liability cases are associated with negligence on the part of the manufacturer. Consumer protection laws vary from state to state. A product liability claim may try to prove negligence on the part of the manufacturer or on the liability of the product which is dangerous. Both negligence and liability are difficult to prove and you will need a skilled and experienced trial attorney.

- Brain Injury

If you suffered a brain injury do to the fault of someone else, you need to make sure you are fairly compensated or you or our family could suffer financially for years to come. Brain injuries can sometimes be hard to prove. You may look and act fairly normal, but those around you can see the difference. Insurance companies have a stable of "independent" doctors who they can hire to say you are fine. If you have an Oregon brain injury claim, you need an experienced, aggressive Oregon trial attorney who is not afraid to go head to head with the insurance company.

- Herniated Disc Injury

Herniated disc injuries can impair you to the point where you can no longer work or have to seek a different line of work. Herniated disc injuries are painful and permanent injuries that may require expensive medical treatment. They can result in lifelong pain and impairment. Disc injuries can impair you to the point where you can no longer work or have to seek a different line of work. You need the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney to make sure you are fully compensated for your disc injury.

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Mr. Michael A. Colbach Attorney Animal Bites, Automotive, Back and Neck Injury, Bicycle Accident, Brain Injury

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