Call Us At (855) 772-6969

Se Habla Español

FREE CONSULTATION

Call Us At (855) 772-6969

Se Habla Español

Klamath Falls Car Accident Attorneys

We Can Help • Tell Us How

A crash in Klamath Falls can leave you in pain, off work, and taking calls from an insurance adjuster before you have had time to heal. You are far from the only one. State crash data shows about 900 people were injured in crashes inside the city limits from 2020 to 2024. Our Klamath Falls car accident attorneys help injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and families understand their rights and pursue compensation.

With over 100 years of combined legal experience, Idiart Law Group has helped more than 15,000 clients. From our Klamath Falls office, we help people hurt on Highway 97, on Highway 140, on South 6th Street, and on side streets all over town. The insurance company is not something you have to face alone.

With free consultations, you can talk with us at no obligation. We work on a contingency basis, allowing you to hire us with no financial obligation unless we win.

GET HELP NOW
Central Point, OR• Grants Pass, OR• Klamath Falls, OR• Bend, OR• Roseburg, OR• Eugene, OR• Portland, OR• American Fork, UT• Redding, CA• San Mateo, CA• San Jose, CA• Los Angeles, CA• Shelley, ID
Central Point, OR• Grants Pass, OR• Klamath Falls, OR• Bend, OR• Roseburg, OR• Eugene, OR• Portland, OR• American Fork, UT• Redding, CA• San Mateo, CA• San Jose, CA• Los Angeles, CA• Shelley, ID

What You Need to Prove for Your Car Accident Claim

For your Klamath Falls car accident claim to be successful, these points generally need to be established:

  • The other driver or party owed you a duty to operate safely
  • That duty was breached through negligent or reckless conduct
  • The crash caused your injuries and other damages
  • You suffered measurable losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, pain, or other harm

Proof after a Klamath Falls crash can include the police report, photos, witness names, medical records, and repair estimates. Klamath Falls Police has a two officer traffic unit that works crashes, and we know how to get its reports.

Three Agencies Patrol Klamath Falls Area Roads

Which agency came to your crash depends on where it happened. Klamath Falls Police covers the city, about 20 square miles. Klamath County Sheriff's deputies cover a county of 6,135 square miles. Oregon State Police works here too. Not sure who wrote your report? Leave that to us.

Each agency hands out reports its own way. Klamath Falls Police uses the city's online records portal and asks for a copy of your ID. Once you hire us, that request is ours to make. But a police report does not replace your own Oregon DMV crash report. If the crash caused an injury or more than $2,500 in damage, you likely must file yours within 72 hours. The questions below explain how.

What To Do Now?

The first step is a free consultation. Come by our Klamath Falls office, call, or text (855) 772-6969. Spanish speaking attorneys are available. We will hear what happened, answer your questions about the crash and a possible injury claim, and tell you what to expect next.

If you were hurt in a Klamath Falls car accident, it can help to:

  • N
    Get medical care as soon as possible
  • N
    Follow up on all recommended treatment
  • N
    Send Oregon DMV your crash report and keep a copy
  • N
    Avoid giving detailed recorded statements to insurance companies before getting advice
  • N
    Save photos, receipts, and paperwork related to the crash
  • N
    Hand each medical provider your auto claim number so your own policy is billed
  • N
    Call our Klamath Falls legal team before you accept any settlement
CONTACT US

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Klamath Falls

A city safety study tied 44 percent of fatal and serious injury crashes here to a driver who did not yield. Common causes include:

  • Distracted driving
  • Speeding
  • Drunk or impaired driving
  • Running red lights or stop signs
  • Unsafe lane changes
  • Tailgating
  • Drowsy driving
  • Failure to yield
  • Distracted driving
  • Speeding
  • Drunk or impaired driving
  • Running red lights or stop signs
  • Unsafe lane changes
  • Tailgating
  • Drowsy driving
  • Failure to yield

When another driver’s negligence causes a crash in Klamath Falls, an injury claim may help you recover compensation for medical costs, lost income, and other damages. Putting that claim together is our job.

Types of Injuries We Often See After Car Accidents

Crash injuries run from sore necks to life-changing trauma. For the serious ones, Oregon's state list of trauma hospitals includes Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls as a Level III. Our clients often come to us with:

  • Neck and back injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Internal injuries
  • Cuts, bruising, and scarring
  • Long-term pain and disability

Do not wait on symptoms that seem small. The medical coverage on your own auto policy (called PIP) pays crash related medical bills no matter who caused the crash. We help you open that claim.

Crash injuries run from sore necks to life-changing trauma. For the serious ones, Oregon's state list of trauma hospitals includes Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls as a Level III. Our clients often come to us with:

  • Neck and back injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Internal injuries
  • Cuts, bruising, and scarring
  • Long-term pain and disability

Do not wait on symptoms that seem small. The medical coverage on your own auto policy (called PIP) pays crash related medical bills no matter who caused the crash. We help you open that claim.

How Idiart Law Group Helps After a Klamath Falls Car Accident

Our role is to step in so you do not have to handle everything alone while trying to recover. Depending on the case, our team may help by:

  • Investigating how the crash happened
  • Gathering records and evidence
  • Communicating with insurance companies
  • Calculating damages and losses
  • Negotiating for a fair settlement
  • Preparing the case for litigation if needed

We keep clients informed throughout the process and work to make a stressful situation more manageable.

Ways We Can Help

Car Accident

If a careless driver hurt you or someone you love, we’re here to step in. Our team deals with the insurance company, gathers the evidence, and fights to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, and the impact on your life.

  • Learn More

Social Security Disability

When a health condition keeps you from working, getting SSD benefits shouldn’t be another battle. We guide you through applications and appeals, handle the paperwork and deadlines, and work to prove your disability so you’re not facing the system alone.

  • Learn More

Slip & Fall

Falls on unsafe floors, stairs, or walkways can cause serious injuries. We hold negligent property owners accountable and pursue compensation for your medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering.

  • Learn More

We handle many types of cases, including:

  • N
    Personal Injury
  • N
    Car Accident
  • N
    Social Security Disability
  • N
    Catastrophic Injury
  • N
    Dog Bite
  • N
    Disability Application
  • N
    Disability Appeal
  • N
    Disability Hearing
  • N
    Pedestrian Accident
  • N
    Wrongful Death
  • N
    Medical Malpractice
  • N
    Nursing Home
  • N
    Slip & Fall
Car Accidents Motorcycle Slip & Fall Rideshare Accidents Dog Bite Bike Accidents Bus Accidents Truck Accidents Pedestrian Train Accidents Wrongful Death Nursing Home Neglect
Car Accidents Motorcycle Slip & Fall Rideshare Accidents Dog Bite Bike Accidents Bus Accidents Truck Accidents Pedestrian Train Accidents Wrongful Death Nursing Home Neglect

Our Firm

Over 100 years of combined legal experience

Justin Idiart
Personal Injury Attorney

Justin Idiart

LEARN MORE →
Damian Idiart
Personal Injury Attorney

Damian Idiart

LEARN MORE →
Janet Swanson

Janet Swanson

Benjamin Nielsen

Benjamin Nielsen

Lorianne Neville

Lorianne Neville

Lindsey Shapiro

Lindsey Shapiro

Brian Goode

Brian Goode

Jake Hull

Jake Hull

Committed to helping the injured.

Committed to helping the injured.

Customer Reviews

Trusted Attorneys for over 25 years

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
Very professional and easy to accomplish communication with Lawyer. Great experience with positive results. Follow up was good and my Lawyer Brian Goode very impressive. Highly recommended!!
  
 
 Posted on Google Google 
 
 
 
 Kelly Marie Cossel profile picture 
 
 
 Kelly Marie Cossel 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
This place are the one u need to hire once u get involved in accident they are super professional nice and work
  
 
 Posted on Google Google 
 
 
 
 Eli Yes profile picture 
 
 
 Eli Yes 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
Excellent communication and fair quality service.
  
 
 Posted on Google Google 
 
 
 
 Manuel qualey profile picture 
 
 
 Manuel qualey 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
My contact person was always professional and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needed them.
  
 
 Posted on Google Google 
 
 
 
 Unkle Punk'n profile picture 
 
 
 Unkle Punk'n 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
This firm is best of the best. I found myself in a tough situation last year regarding a dog attack. Aaron, Jared, and their crew worked tirelessly to get me through and stopped at nothing to help me. Thank you for everything.
  
 
 Posted on Google Google 
 
 
 
 Alonzo Harris profile picture 
 
 
 Alonzo Harris 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
Idiart Law Group was a great help with my SSDI case. Marybeth was extremely helpful and answered any concerns I had. When a problem came up, she was right on top of it and immediately took care of the issue.
  
 
 Posted on Google Google 
 
 
 
 Scott Keller profile picture 
 
 
 Scott Keller 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
Very professional. They fought for me and won substantial settlement. I highly recommend them.
  
 
 Posted on Google Google 
 
 
 
 Roxanne Hansel profile picture 
 
 
 Roxanne Hansel 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
I am so grateful for Idiart Law Group and my representative Brian Goode. After being diagnosed with a progressive debilitating condition and realizing I was no longer able to work I applied for Disability Benefits. It was after continued denials my husband recommended working with a Disability Lawer and came across Idiart Law. I contacted them for a free consultation, and one phone call was all it took to get the ball rolling. I was connected with Brian, and he was amazing in every way. He helped me with the appeal process and was paramount in winning my case. He frequently checked in with me, compiled crucial evidence with medical records and guided me through each step of the process. If you or someone you know needs help with Disability Claims I cannot recommend them highly enough. Working with Brian Goode changed my life for the better.
  
 
 Posted on Google Google 
 
 
 
 Melissa Robbins profile picture 
 
 
 Melissa Robbins 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
I didn't think I had a chance. I didn't even finish the application. I'd allready sent my info, they called me back. We talked she said she thought I had a chance. They did all the paperwork!! She told me what to do every step of the way. They won my case!!! Now I dont have to work in pain everyday!! This was my first try. I did not think id get it!!!  Im so relieved,  thankyou  so much!!!!!!!!!!!
  
 
 Posted on Google Google 
 
 
 
 Donna Aamodt profile picture 
 
 
 Donna Aamodt

Klamath Falls Car Accident Questions

What number should I call after a Klamath Falls crash?

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt. Oregon law requires drivers to notify police right away when a crash causes injury or death, and in certain crashes with more than $2,500 in damage (ORS 811.745, ORS 811.748). For a non-emergency inside the city, the Klamath Falls Police Department lists 541-883-5336, answered on weekdays between 8 and 5. The Klamath County Sheriff's Office lists 541-883-5130, option 3, for the same hours. Both agencies also list the Klamath County 9-1-1 non-emergency line, 541-884-4876, option 4, and the Sheriff's Office says to use it after business hours. Oregon State Police can be reached at *677 from a cell phone. Klamath Falls Police also takes online reports of minor crashes with no emergency and no known suspect, as long as the crash was inside the city and not on a state freeway. After you are safe and have seen a doctor, call or text us at (855) 772-6969.

Where do I get the police report for my Klamath Falls crash?

It depends on which agency wrote it. For a Klamath Falls Police report, the city says to use its online public records portal and include a copy of your valid U.S. ID. For a Klamath County Sheriff's Office report, contact its Records Unit at 541-883-5130, option 3. It is open on weekdays between 8 and 5, closes for the noon hour, and charges a fee for copies. Oregon State Police sends crash report requests to Oregon DMV. If you hire us, we get the report for you.

Police came to my crash in Klamath Falls. Do I still have to send a report to the DMV?

Very often, yes. Oregon DMV says you still need to file your own report even if law enforcement files one. The report is due within 72 hours if anyone was injured or killed, if damage to your vehicle is over $2,500, or if damage to other property is over $2,500. It is also due if any vehicle has more than $2,500 in damage and any vehicle is towed from the scene (ORS 811.725). You can file online through DMV2U or bring the paper form to a DMV office. The Klamath Falls DMV office is at 1909 Austin St. Keep a copy, because DMV says it cannot give you one later. If you are not sure your crash counts, ask us.

How many Klamath Falls crashes happen at intersections?

About a third. Of the 255 crashes reported inside Klamath Falls in 2024, the Oregon Department of Transportation lists 87 at intersections. It lists 37 more as intersection related, and together that is nearly half. It also lists 74 crashes in the dark. The city's own Transportation Safety Action Plan picked South 6th Street, from Owen Street to Washburn Way, and Washburn Way, from Shasta Way to Laverne Avenue, among ten sites for safety projects. If you were hurt on one of these streets or anywhere else in town, call or text (855) 772-6969 for a free consultation.

How long do I have to sue after a car accident in Klamath Falls?

Most Oregon injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (ORS 12.110). If a public body such as a city, a county or the state is involved, you also need to give notice of the claim within 180 days (ORS 30.275). Exceptions can make your deadline shorter or longer. Opening an insurance claim is not the same as filing a lawsuit. Talking with an insurance adjuster does not, by itself, extend the deadline. Ask our Klamath Falls legal team to confirm your deadline. It costs nothing to ask.

Idiart Law Group in Klamath Falls

See all areas we serve