Portland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

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• Metier Law Firm offers SafeRider™ accident investigation and legal services
• Our Portland Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Often See Serious Injury
• Real Motorcycle Accident Case Results in Portland
• What To Do After a Portland Motorcycle Accident
• How Long Do I Have to File a Claim for My Motorcycle Accident?
• Compensation You May Be Entitled to After a Portland Motorcycle Accident
• Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Portland
• Common Motorcycle Injuries in Portland
• Can I File a Claim if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
• Lawyers of the West®: Where Can I Find a Trustworthy Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Portland?
• Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Portland Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Today
• Explore Related Motorcycle Accident Topics

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Metier Law Firm offers SafeRider™ accident investigation and legal services

At Metier Law Firm, our Portland motorcycle accident lawyer uses the firm’s exclusive SafeRider™ accident investigation program to uncover every factor in a crash, combining real-world riding insight with advanced reconstruction to reveal what insurers often miss, like:

• Black box and onboard GPS data to establish vehicle movements.
• Helmet and gear integrity to confirm impact dynamics.
• Visibility studies and roadway hazards through 3D scanning.

Call Metier Law Firm at 866-377-3800 or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

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This process ensures every case reflects the true cause of the accident, not just an insurer’s version of events.

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Our Portland Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Often See Serious Injury

Motorcycle riders face exposure that few other motorists understand. Even low-speed impacts can cause catastrophic harm. Metier Law Firm routinely represents Portland riders suffering from:

• Traumatic brain injuries despite helmet use.
• Complex fractures require surgical fixation.
• Spinal cord trauma leading to partial or total paralysis.
• Severe road rash and burn injuries from contact with asphalt.

Motorcyclists face unique risks on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), riders were about 28 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash and five times more likely to suffer injuries. Showing that even the most cautious motorcyclist remains vulnerable when other drivers fail to share the road responsibly.

Call Metier Law Firm at 866-377-3800 or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

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Call Metier Law Firm at 866-377-3800 or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

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Real Motorcycle Accident Case Results in Portland

Metier Law Firm's proven track record in motorcycle litigation demonstrates the firm's ability to transform devastating injuries into life-changing recoveries:

• Over $5 million settlement
• Over $3.75 million settlement
• Over $2.5 million settlement
• Over $1.1 million settlement

Metier Law Firm has resolved multiple cases with meaningful settlements, consistently delivering favorable outcomes for injured riders. While each case presents unique circumstances that influence the outcome, these recoveries reflect our firm's steadfast commitment to defending the rights and safety of Portland's motorcycle community.

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What To Do After a Portland Motorcycle Accident

Taking the proper steps after a Portland motorcycle collision can lead to a favorable outcome for your claim.

1. Call 911 immediately and request law enforcement and medical assistance.
2. Seek emergency evaluation, even for seemingly minor injuries; internal trauma often manifests hours later.
3. Document the scene with photos of your bike, the roadway, and all involved vehicles.
4. Collect contact details from witnesses and the at-fault driver.
5. Avoid admitting fault or providing recorded statements before speaking with an attorney.

Critical evidence, such as traffic camera footage and skid marks, can disappear within days. Contacting a Portland motorcycle accident lawyer from Metier Law Firm ensures preservation of this evidence through immediate investigation and legal notice to responsible parties.

The best things you can do after an accident are to:

• Get to a safe place away from traffic.
• Take photos and video of the scene and of your injuries.
• Get medical attention at the hospital and from your primary care doctor.
• Save everything you had on you and keep it all somewhere safe.
• Make sure an official report has been filed.
• Preserve all documentation, bills, receipts, etc.
• Contact an experienced Portland motorcycle accident injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Call Metier Law Firm at 866-377-3800 or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

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How Long Do I Have to File a Claim for My Motorcycle Accident?

Oregon limits the amount of time an injured motorcyclist has to file a lawsuit following a motorcycle accident. In most cases, this time limit (known as the statute of limitations) is 2 years.

If you fail to file your lawsuit within the 2-year statute of limitations, you will not be able to file a lawsuit on the accident.

The statute of limitations for a wrongful death case in Oregon is three years from the date of the incident that ultimately ended up causing death (ORS 30.020).

Note that if a person is hospitalized for a time before dying, the statute of limitations begins on the date of the injury, not on the date of death. Also note that this time limit changes if alcohol or a public body are involved.

Compensation You May Be Entitled to After a Portland Motorcycle Accident

Oregon law allows motorcycle crash victims to seek damages that courts must list separately as economic and non-economic losses. Oregon Revised Statutes 31.705 defines these categories, helping injured riders understand the scope of potential recovery.

Economic damages represent tangible financial losses, such as:

• Emergency medical treatment, health care services, and rehabilitation costs.
• Lost wages from missed work and diminished past and future earning capacity.
• Burial and memorial expenses.
• Reasonable coverage for repairing or replacing damaged property.

Non-economic damages account for intangible but life-altering effects, including:

• Pain, emotional distress, and mental suffering following the crash.
• Humiliation and injury to reputation.
• Disruption of daily life and routine, separate from professional work.

Consulting a reliable Portland motorcycle accident lawyer ensures every available source of compensation receives evaluation and pursuit.

Call Metier Law Firm at 866-377-3800 or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Portland

Alcohol use remains one of the most significant factors in motorcycle crashes across Oregon. The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that 46% of riders killed in motorcycle collisions had consumed alcohol before the crash. These tragedies often result from delayed reaction times and impaired judgment, leading to serious physical dangers and legal consequences. Aside from impaired riding, additional frequent cases include:

• Left-turning in front of oncoming motorcycles, especially at intersections.
• Distracted driving involving mobile devices.
• Dangerous road conditions, such as gravel or uneven pavement.
• Speeding shortens reaction time and increases the severity of injuries.

Visibility, impaired driving, and unsafe maneuvers remain among the leading causes of motorcycle collisions nationwide. Responsible riding and driver awareness remain the strongest tools for preventing motorcycle injuries in Portland.

Common Motorcycle Injuries in Portland

Motorcycle accidents occur frequently on roads and highways and often lead to serious injuries or death. Automobile drivers often cause a large number of motorcycle crashes because they look for other automobiles and fail to notice bikers on the road. Victims of motorcycle accidents often suffer injuries that are far more severe than those sustained in car accidents. Common injuries our Portland Motorcycle Accident Attorneys see from bike crashes include:

• Fractured / Broken Bones
• Injuries to head & neck
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Skin abrasions
• Cognitive problems
• Organ damages
• In the worst cases, wrongful death results.

Call Metier Law Firm at 866-377-3800 or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

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Can I File a Claim if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?

Helmets save lives and the state of Oregon requires all motorcycle riders to wear a DOT approved helmet. If a motorcycle rider is injured in an accident caused by another driver’s actions, but wasn’t wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, they can still recover compensation for their losses and damages.

However, there are circumstances where compensation may be reduced due to a helmet not being worn.

Failing to wear a helmet does not cause an accident. Even though a motorcycle rider may not have been wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, injuries sustained from the crash would not have occurred, if the at-fault driver hadn’t caused the crash.

Motorcycle helmets save lives, but do not prevent all types of injuries – even head injuries.

For injuries like broken bones or road rash that a helmet wouldn’t have prevented, the non-use of a helmet will likely not matter. However, a judge or jury could find that a helmet may have prevented a person’s head injury had they been wearing one. In this circumstance, the total compensation a person receives may be reduced, but they likely would not prevent them from recovering compensation at all.

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Lawyers of the West®: Where Can I Find a Trustworthy Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Portland?

Metier Law Firm stands among the most respected Lawyers of the West®, representing injured riders across:

• Colorado
• Nebraska
• Wyoming
• Oregon
• Washington

Each office maintains the same commitment to riders’ rights, personalized advocacy, and strategic case preparation from the first consultation through trial.

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Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Portland Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Today

When a motorcycle crash changes your life, you deserve capable legal guidance from a Portland motorcycle accident lawyer. Call Metier Law Firm at 833-4Moto-Law (833-466-8652) for a free consultation. Our attorneys provide strategic representation, ensuring Portland’s injured motorcyclists receive protection, clarity, and justice.

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