Source: Data Commons
While most cases never go to litigation (trial in court), to obtain your max settlement faster we’ll still need a strong case. Since the burden of proof is on us (victim and team), not the at-fault party, we’ll need supporting evidence, some of which we can help with.
Duty of Care
The burden of proof is on us. To build a strong case, we’ll need to work together to package supporting evidence. But don’t worry, we’re here to help.
Breach of Duty (Negligence)
The burden of proof is on us. To build a strong case, we’ll need to work together to package supporting evidence. But don’t worry, we’re here to help.
Recoverable Damages
We must prove that there are injuries, lost wages, and/or property damages. Claiming “damages” refers to the injured party’s entitlement to be compensated and restored, as much as possible, to the position they would have been in had the harm not occurred.
In order for damages to be recoverable, two conditions must exist:
The burden of proof is on us. To build a strong case, we’ll need to work together to package supporting evidence. But don’t worry, we’re here to help.
Causation
Ouch! Bike crashes occur in everyday life but when someone or some other entity is responsible, society recognizes the obligation to offset losses with financial compensation.
At-fault parties and their insurance companies look out for themselves and only want to part with a minimal amount of money, so the opposition’s objective is to minimize their losses when compensating you for yours.
The burden of proof for establishing financial losses and incurred suffering is on the victim. This process of building your case and taking on the burdensome workload is new to you but not to insurance companies. Your opposition is researching strategies right now to cast doubts upon causation and the circumstances surrounding your injuries.
If only insurance companies and at-fault parties were as generous in their assessments on value of loss as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Insurance companies have their adjusters, researchers, and lawyers because they know what’s at stake — you should, too, because what’s at stake for your is even higher.
While CDC assessment values rarely reflect injury victim settlement values, as a former insurance attorney, we have our own strategies and legal loopholes to build you a bigger settlement…faster.
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Type | Events | Avg. Medical Cost | Avg. Work Loss | Avg. Quality of Life Loss | Avg. Combined Loss |
| Dog Bite | 287.8K | $3,278 | $232 | $6,004 | $9,514 |
| Fire / Burn | 6.9K | $5,094 | $1,593 | $9,219 | $15,906 |
| Motor Vehicle Occupant | 1.57M | $5,559 | $2,871 | $86,839 | $95,269 |
| Motorcyclist | 181.0K | $9,954 | $3,732 | $67,138 | $80,824 |
| Pedal Cyclist | 254.K | $7,375 | $1,378 | $80,522 | $89,275 |
| Pedestrian | 95.0K | $9,362 | $2,314 | $80,341 | $92,017 |
| Other Transportation | 356.3K | $7,941 | $2,050 | $87,300 | $97,291 |
| Unknown / Unspecified | 16.8K | $4,203 | $467 | $2,007 | $6,677 |
Source: CDC
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Type | Events | Avg. Medical Cost | Avg. Work Loss | Avg. Quality of Life Loss | Avg. Combined Loss |
| Dog Bite | 14.8K | $54,196 | $9,673 | $49,174 | $113,043 |
| Fire / Burn | 31.9K | $69,664 | $9,673 | $3,783 | $83,120 |
| Motor Vehicle Occupant | 260.2K | $77,386 | $25,462 | $181,438 | $284,286 |
| Motorcyclist | 76.8K | $91,348 | $25,461 | $184,052 | $300,861 |
| Pedal Cyclist | 39.5K | $60,722 | $17,139 | $197,619 | $275,480 |
| Pedestrian | 48.7K | $101,404 | $23,001 | $216,749 | $341,154 |
| Other Transportation | 70.5K | $69,341 | $12,203 | $185,808 | $267,352 |
| Unknown / Unspecified | 349.3K | $55,834 | $9,673 | $17,154 | $82,661 |
Source: CDC
Most personal injury claims never see the inside of a courtroom. Why? It boils down to a simple equation for both injury victims and insurance companies:
Time + Money + Risk = Settlement.
Here’s the breakdown:
Here are a few more compelling stats to support our logical explanation above:
So, while courtroom dramas might make for thrilling TV, the reality is most personal injury claims settle. It’s simply a more efficient, cost-effective, and less risky way to resolve a dispute and move on. While our winning record in court proves we’re not intimidated by the time-intensive, costly and high-risk stakes of litigation, we deliver on our promise of our name (Max Settlements Faster™) best by winning preemptively to help you avoid court.
Justice delayed is justice denied; hence our focus on speed. When lives are on hold, waiting for closure is agony, not fairness. We fight for swift redress without ever compromising on your maximum settlement. So let’s explore generalized timelines in this process.
What does it mean to become medically stationary?
Medically stationary isn’t a medical diagnosis, but a legal marker. It means your injury or illness has reached a plateau where no significant improvement is expected, even with further treatment or time. The accident’s impact has stabilized, good or bad. It’s not a cure, but a turning point, marking the end of the active medical phase in legal processes related to your injury.
For personal injury cases in which the victims are not at-fault:
The internet buzzes with claims of million-dollar settlements. While these high-profile cases may grab headlines, they rarely represent the average experience. When navigating the murky waters of personal injury law, it’s crucial to cut through the noise and focus on the realistic figures.
The aftermath of a personal injury can be overwhelming. Medical bills pile up, work hours are lost, and emotional scars linger. In the midst of this turmoil, an important question often arises: how much compensation is typical in personal injury cases?
According to a 2017 survey conducted by Nolo.com:
According to the same 2017 survey conducted by Nolo.com:
Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer. Every case is unique, and the amount of compensation awarded depends on a multitude of factors. Here is the approach we take so that you walk away with your maximum “free-and-clear” settlement or the max amount that you keep:
What is PIP?
Personal Injury Protection is an additional component of every auto insurance policy in Oregon. PIP coverage includes medical expenses, lost wages, and sometimes other costs like funeral expenses or childcare, for you and your passengers if you’re injured in an accident. It’s a “no-fault” coverage, meaning it pays out regardless of who caused the accident. PIP benefits can be used in addition to your health insurance, and it can help cover costs that your health insurance doesn’t.
Properly optimized, PIP is a vital component of our strategy to reduce or even eliminate the medical debts or liens that threaten to wipe out your settlement.
Unprecedented transparency is a key component of why personal injury victims choose us to represent them, which aligns perfectly with the success of our comprehensive 4-4-8 Method™. Working with us ensures that you’ll know how to maximize your PIP.
It’s critical to speak with a personal injury attorney as early as possible for a wide range of reasons, including some listed here below.
What is a “reserve amount” and why does it matter?
The reserve amount is the estimated range of value that an insurance adjuster initially sets on your injury claim. While it’s only a starting point for negotiation and doesn’t necessarily reflect the final settlement you’ll receive, it can significantly influence your final settlement without aggressive negotiation or legal representation.
Increasing the “reserve range” of your case’s value can be quite difficult once set by your insurance adjuster. In many cases, increasing the “reserve value” of your case could require involving more experienced insurance adjusters with higher limits than the adjuster initially assigned to your case. This is where experienced personal injury attorneys can help unlock much more value to your case.
According to an IRC (Insurance Research Council) study published in 2016, the top 3 reasons for consulting an attorney are:
Accident victims want to be confident that they are getting a fair settlement, adequate treatment, will be able to heal without stress and are able to hold off bill collectors until they receive their settlement and are able to move on. According to a 2017 survey conducted by Nolo.com, those who worked with an attorney received greater settlements:
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This 15 minutes could save a lot more than 15% of your settlement. Right now your insurance adjuster is calculating the “reserve” range of what your case is worth without us and it could be costing you thousands.
You have the long-lasting, harder part: healing. So we’ll guide you step-by-step through each phase to point your recovery and case in the direction they need to go using a proven plan 31 years in the making.
Even generous compensation is meaningless if it isn’t protected, especially against outstanding medical expenses that threaten to wipe out your hard-fought settlement. What truly matters is the amount you pocket after all is said and done; that’s why we’re relentless about every detail of your case.
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[1] Any verdict or settlement we get for one client may not necessarily mean the same will happen for another; and [2] Any information contained herein is for general purposes only; any specific legal application to the fact of your case should be specifically evaluated by one of our Oregon personal injury attorneys.
