Ryan Kelly
1 month ago
★★★★★
Fantastic people to work with couldn’t ask for anything more thank you again!!!
Catastrophic Injury Attorney in McMinnville, Oregon: When the Injury Changes Everything
Some injuries change what a person can do for the rest of their life, and the claim has to cover all of it: future treatment, future surgery, lost wages and the loss of future earning capacity. Our office evaluates those claims and presents them to the at-fault party’s insurer for a fair settlement, or tries them. Gary Norris has litigated hundreds of civil and personal injury cases to conclusion since 1982. The first meeting is free.
We do not charge for the first meeting.
44 Years
Oregon trial attorney since 1982, licensed in Washington since 2003, in McMinnville since 1996.
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Highly Rated
4.8 from 55 Google reviews, more than any other law firm in McMinnville.
Super Lawyers Approved
Selected to Super Lawyers, personal injury, McMinnville, Oregon, every year since 2020.
Catastrophic Injuries in McMinnville, Oregon
We can protect your legal rights to a fair settlement if you were hurt by the fault of another person, and your injuries are permanent. Permanent injuries often involve claims for past and future lost wages and future medical treatment or even surgery. In addition, you may have a claim for what is called “loss of future earning capacity”. “Loss of future earning capacity” means your loss of the ability to perform as well as you could before you were hurt in the broad range of occupations available in the job marketplace. For instance, a journeyman carpenter who has to have back surgery because of an accident and can’t do heavy lifting anymore, would have a claim for lost future earning capacity because he can now only do light-duty work that pays less.
Our office has the expertise to evaluate these kinds of claims and present them to the at-fault person’s insurer for a fair settlement. We do not charge for the first meeting. Call us for an appointment. 503-472-3770.
When You Need a Catastrophic Injury Attorney
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What to Expect
Hiring us now ensures that your legal rights about your injury claim are protected. You will probably be contacted by an insurance company claims adjuster for the at-fault driver. They may offer you a very small sum of money now to settle your injury claim. They will also insist that you sign a paper that will allow them to get all your personal medical and employment records.
Don’t do either of these things! What the adjuster won’t tell you is that if you say yes to their small offer, you just permanently signed away all your legal rights and you are prevented from any further recovery, even if you find out later that you are hurt much worse than you first thought (which is very common). Signing the paper to allow them to get your records lets them dig into every little thing that happened in your life going back to the day you were born, which is none of their business.
When you hire us, we immediately contact the insurance company in writing. After that they can’t talk to you anymore. They have to go through us. We also immediately cancel any authorizations you may have signed. This protects your privacy, so that your claim can be settled fairly when YOU are ready, not on their terms.
Call us so we can help protect your legal rights. 503-472-3770.
What It Costs
We do not charge for the first consultation. And, if we do not recover for the client, there is no fee. Call 503-472-3770 to arrange it.
Why Choose the Law Office of Gary G. Norris for a Catastrophic Injury Claim
Mr. Norris has been a licensed trial attorney in Oregon since 1982. He has been licensed in the state of Washington since 2003. He has litigated hundreds of civil cases and personal injury cases to conclusion, from automobile accidents and wrongful death cases to property damage cases. Mr. Norris started and ran the in-house trial department for American States Insurance in its Portland division from 1991 to 1996.
- Admitted in Oregon in 1982, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in 1984 and Washington in 2003
- Ran the in-house trial department for American States Insurance in Portland, 1991 to 1996, so we know how insurers value a claim
- Free first consultation, and no fee unless we recover
Catastrophic Injury Results We Have Obtained
These are simply examples of past recoveries we have obtained. Every client’s case is different. These results do not indicate what we may be able to recover on other cases.
$2,500,000
Husband and wife on motorcycle, T-boned at intersection.
$1,375,000
High speed head-on crash. Client completely disabled from work in his 40’s.
$1,250,000
Client run over in a crosswalk
$550,000
High-speed rear-end crash. Client suffered permanent brain injury.
What Our Clients Say
What our clients say about working with us on catastrophic injury claims, in their own words.
Michael Wadlow
2 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his staff were able to help me when I didn't think I was going to be able to get any help. They fought for everything for me over a very long period of time and helped me stay above water. I would highly recommend his services if you're in need of a great lawyer.
Maria Leichner
3 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his team are very professional. They have helped us with everything, answering all of our questions and supporting us throughout every aspect of our accident case. We sincerely recommend their services.
Michele Mosier
4 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his assistant Stephanie were absolutely amazing! They were professional, communicated with me frequently keeping me updated and answering any questions that I had. They definitely showed me that they cared and treated me with the utmost respect! Because of Gary I received a very fair settlement for my injuries and he handled literally everything! I would 100 percent recommend The Law Office of Gary G. Norris to my friends and family! Thank you Gary and Stephanie!
Mariam Rija
5 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and Stephanie worked tirelessly over the past 3 years to provide me a fair settlement when insurance fought them at every turn. They worked diligently and patiently and never gave up. I am so grateful I had them in my corner the past 3 years. I highly recommend the law office of Gary Norris!!!
Jeffrey McLaughlin
7 months ago
★★★★★
Excellent service and settlement. My wife and I were struck by a car while motorcycling. We had severe injuries. Gary and Stephanie handled the case allowing us to focus on rehabilitation. We're pleased with their expertise and guidance.
Catastrophic Injury Questions, Answered
Straight answers about catastrophic injury claims in McMinnville and Yamhill County. We have handled them here since 1996. If yours is not here, ask us. The first conversation is free.
The other driver has some insurance, but not enough. My injuries are extensive and permanent. What can I do?
Your automobile policy may contain a provision for “underinsured motorist” coverage. This is similar to uninsured motorist coverage. Underinsured motorist coverage may provide additional insurance benefits beyond the other driver’s insurance limits. Whether this insurance applies is a question our firm can answer for our clients.
How will I pay my medical bills? I don’t have health insurance.
Your automobile insurance policy may provide Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. In most cases the insurer will pay up to $15,000.00 in accident-related medical bills for treatment that takes place within 2 year from the accident. We can assist our clients in processing a PIP claim. We do not charge for this service.
I lost time from work because of my injuries. Can I recover that money?
PIP coverage may reimburse a portion of your lost wages up to two years from the accident. There are several limitations on this coverage. You may also recover from the at-fault party lost wages not paid by PIP.
What should I do after a catastrophic injury?
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How do I know if I have a case?
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How much is a catastrophic injury case worth?
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Will my case go to trial?
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How long do catastrophic injury lawsuits take?
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What if the at-fault driver's policy is too small for a life-changing injury?
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Hurt in McMinnville? Call Before You Talk to the Adjuster.
No charge for the first meeting and no fee unless we recover for you.
Other Injury Claims We Handle
Car Accidents
Crash claims against the at-fault driver, from the police report to the demand.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist
Claims on your own policy when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough.
Motorcycle Accidents
Injury claims for riders struck by drivers who failed to yield or see them.
Pedestrian Accidents
Claims for people struck while walking, in or out of a crosswalk.
Bicycle Accidents
Claims for cyclists hit by vehicles and for road defects the road authority should have fixed.
Wrongful Death
Claims by the estate and family when a death was caused by someone else's fault.
Serious Personal Injury Claims
The general serious-injury claim: coverage evaluation, forensic experts and protecting you from settling too soon.
Spinal Injuries
Back and neck injuries at any level of the spine, from compression fractures to paralysis.
Brain Injuries
Head and brain injuries, including concussions that do not show on a scan.
Slip and Fall
Falls caused by a hazard the property owner should have removed, and the evidence that disappears fast.
Premises Liability
Injuries caused by unsafe property conditions beyond falls: stairs, lighting, security, structures.
Dog Bite Injuries
Bite injuries under Oregon's strict liability statute for dog owners, ORS 31.360.
Dangerous and Defective Products
Injuries from products that were dangerous as designed, made or sold.
Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims
Claims against an at-fault third party when you were hurt on the job, on top of comp benefits.
Workers' Comp Lien Reduction
Cutting the comp insurer's reimbursement claim against your third-party settlement down to what it is owed.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Oregon's no-fault medical and wage coverage on your own auto policy, and what happens when it is cut off.
Insurance Claim Disputes
Fighting your own insurer over a denied, delayed or underpaid claim.
Property Damage Claims
Vehicle and property loss claims that ride alongside an injury claim, or stand alone.