Portland Personal Injury Law Firm
Injured in Portland? The insurance company should not be your fight. Idiart Law Group has an office here. Our personal injury lawyers answer your questions, deal with the adjusters, and go after fair compensation while you heal.
Idiart Law Group has spent over 25 years on the side of injured people, with more than 15,000 clients helped. From our Portland office, we serve Multnomah County and the Portland metro area. There is no upfront cost to talk with us, and there is No Fee Until We Win your personal injury case.
Dedicated to Serving the Injured in Portland
An injury in Portland can upend everything in a second. You may be off work, in pain, or holding a bill from OHSU or Legacy Emanuel and wondering who is supposed to pay it.
Our Portland personal injury attorneys serve one person at a time. We listen, then explain your options in plain language. We check your deadline early. Most Oregon injury lawsuits must be filed within two years, and exceptions can make your deadline shorter or longer, so we confirm yours at the start.
Our goal is simple. Make sure injured people in Portland receive honest care, clear advice, and the legal help they need, when they need it most.
Why Choose Idiart Law Group in Portland?
Portland Personal Injury Lawyers
Choosing the right Portland personal injury lawyer matters. Idiart Law Group gives you the strength of an experienced team and a local office where you can sit down with us.
- Over 25 years representing clients.
- More than 15,000 clients helped in personal injury and disability cases.
- Over 70 team members working together on your behalf.
- Hundreds of millions recovered across thousands of cases.
- Offices across the western United States, now serving clients in Portland and the metro area.
In our Portland office, you are never just a claim number. We take cases many lawyers pass up because we know you cannot afford to fight the system alone. A first conversation is free, and Spanish speaking attorneys are available. Let us tell your story and help you move forward.
Portland Personal Injury Cases We Handle
About half of the 39 people killed in Portland traffic in 2025 were pedestrians, the city reports. People also get hurt in stores, on sidewalks and on bike paths. Our cases include:
- Car and auto accidents in Portland and the metro area
- Semi truck and commercial vehicle crashes
- Bicycle accidents and e-bike injuries
- Pedestrian accidents in crosswalks and parking lots
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall and other premises liability injuries
- Dog bite and animal attacks
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Medical malpractice and serious injury cases
- Wrongful death claims for families who have lost a loved one
Portland reaches into three counties: Multnomah, plus small parts of Washington and Clackamas. Wherever in the metro area you were hurt, we can review what happened and explain your options.
What Our Portland Personal Injury Lawyers Do For You
After an accident in Portland, the other driver's insurance company may call you fast. You do not have to guess about fault or about how badly you are hurt. Our injury attorneys take those calls for you.
Your Portland legal team can:
- Listen to what happened and answer your questions in a free consultation
- Explain how personal injury claims work in clear, simple terms
- Gather medical records, police reports, and other key evidence
- Communicate with insurance companies so you do not have to
- Protect you from pressure to accept a quick or unfair offer
- Work with outside professionals to show how your injuries affect your future
- Negotiate for a fair settlement based on your injuries and losses
- Discuss the option of filing a lawsuit if you are not being treated fairly
Throughout your case, our Portland personal injury lawyers keep you updated and respond as quickly as possible. You will always know where your case stands.
What To Do After an Accident in Portland, Oregon
If you were injured in Portland, here are simple steps that can help protect your health and your claim:
1. Get medical care
Even if you feel “okay,” get checked by a doctor. Some injuries appear days later.
2. Report the incident
Call the police after a crash. You may also owe Oregon DMV your own report within 72 hours. After a fall, notify the property owner.
3. Collect basic information
Get names, contact details, and insurance information for drivers or property owners when you can do so safely.
4. Take photos if possible
Pictures of the scene, vehicles, hazards, and your injuries can be helpful later.
5. Avoid detailed statements to insurance
You can report that an accident happened in Portland, but do not guess about injuries or accept blame.
6. Talk to a Portland personal injury attorney
A free consultation lets you know where you stand and what to expect next.
Serving Portland and the Metro Area
Idiart Law Group serves injured people across the Portland metro area from an office in the city. You may live here, drive in on I-5 or I-84, or ride the bus or light rail to work. However you were hurt, our Portland personal injury lawyers can help you understand your rights.
We regularly help clients who:
Were hit by a careless driver on 82nd Avenue or I-205
Were hurt as a passenger in someone else’s car
Suffered serious injuries that changed their ability to work or care for family
Fell or were injured on unsafe property in Portland
No matter how your injury happened, if it occurred in or around Portland and involved someone else’s negligence, reach out. Call or text (855) 772-6969. Our Portland office is here to help you take the next step.
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.
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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.
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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.
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We handle many types of cases, including:
- Personal Injury
- Car Accident
- Social Security Disability
- Catastrophic Injury
- Dog Bite
- Disability Application
- Disability Appeal
- Disability Hearing
- Pedestrian Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home
- Slip & Fall
Free Consultation • No Fee Until We Win
Talking with a Portland personal injury lawyer at Idiart Law Group is free and comes with no obligation. We work on a contingency fee, which means No Fee Until We Win your case. You do not pay us upfront.
A free consultation with our Portland team gives you:
- A chance to tell your story and ask questions
- A clear explanation of your options
- An honest view of how we may be able to help
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Portland personal injury lawyer?
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More Portland Injury Questions
My injury happened on public property in Portland. Is the deadline shorter?
Sometimes, yes. Claims against a public body, such as the State of Oregon or a local government, have an extra step. You must give notice of the claim within 180 days after the injury, or within one year for a wrongful death claim (ORS 30.275). An injury in a city park, at a public school or on county property may fall under these rules. So may a crash with a city or county vehicle, or with a public bus or light rail train. The 180 day notice is easy to miss. Call our Portland legal team early and we will handle the notice.
A car hit me while I was on foot in Portland. Whose insurance pays?
The medical coverage on an auto policy (called PIP) covers pedestrians struck by the insured vehicle (ORS 742.520). Your own household auto policy may also apply. This comes up often here. The City of Portland reports that 20 of the 39 people killed in traffic crashes in 2025 were pedestrians. We sort out which policy pays first and make the claim for you.
How many people die in traffic crashes in Portland and Multnomah County?
Federal crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration counts 419 traffic deaths in Multnomah County from 2020 to 2024, and 310 of them were inside Portland city limits. Across the county, 145 of the people killed were pedestrians and 69 were motorcyclists, and the agency estimates that 179 deaths involved an alcohol impaired driver. For families who lost someone, we take care of the wrongful death claim. A wrongful death case generally has three years (ORS 30.020), and some limits can make that time shorter, so talk with us soon. The call is free.
Which agency handles dog bites in Portland?
Have a doctor look at the bite first. Multnomah County Animal Services serves Portland and lists animal bites among the cases it investigates. For a bite that breaks the skin, it says to call (503) 988-7387 during open hours to file a report, and an animal control officer will contact the owner about quarantine. If someone is still in danger, call 911. Keep photos and your medical records, and call us about a claim.
Who pays my hospital bill after a crash in Portland?
Your own auto insurance usually pays first, no matter who caused the crash. The part that pays is its medical coverage (called PIP). Oregon PIP covers at least $15,000 in reasonable and necessary medical expenses for up to two years after the injury (ORS 742.524). If your disability lasts at least 14 days, PIP also pays 70 percent of lost income, up to $3,000 per month, for up to 52 weeks. Hand the hospital billing office your auto claim number so PIP gets the bill. After PIP is used up, bills usually go to your health insurance, if you have it. Sorting out which insurer pays which bill is part of what we do.
Idiart Law Group in Portland
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