The Law Office OfGary G. Norris503-472-3770

Workers' Comp Lien Reduction Attorney in McMinnville, Oregon: Keeping More of Your Third-Party Settlement

After a third-party settlement, the workers’ compensation insurer that paid your benefits claims reimbursement from it, and that claim is commonly inflated beyond what the law allows. We have battled comp insurers on exactly this issue many times, with considerable success, so that more of the settlement stays with you. No fee unless we recover.

We do not charge for the first meeting.

Gary G. Norris, workers' comp lien reduction attorney in McMinnville, Oregon

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.

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Selected to Super Lawyers, personal injury, McMinnville, Oregon, every year since 2020.

Workers' Comp Lien Reduction in McMinnville, Oregon

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When You Need a Workers' Comp Lien Reduction 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 Workers' Comp Lien Reduction 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
Gary G. Norris reading a file at his desk in his McMinnville office

Workers' Comp Lien Reduction 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.

$500,000

Client electrician fell entering jobsite and injured shoulder. Two surgeries. Permanent impairment.

$400,000

Crushed pelvis when wooden platforms collapsed onto client.

$150,000

Client fell off roof. Broken leg surgically repaired.

What Our Clients Say

What our clients say about working with us on workers’ comp lien reduction, in their own words.

Ryan Kelly

1 month ago

★★★★★

Fantastic people to work with couldn’t ask for anything more thank you again!!!

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.

Workers' Comp Lien Reduction Questions, Answered

Straight answers about workers’ comp lien reduction in McMinnville and Yamhill County. We have handled them here since 1996. If yours is not here, ask us. The first conversation is free.

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.

How do I pay for an attorney?

We don’t charge for the initial consultation. If you hire us we would take a percentage of any recovery. If there is no recovery you pay no attorney’s fee.

What is a workers' comp lien on my settlement?
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How is the lien reduced?
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Does the comp insurer get paid before I do?
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Can the insurer claim future benefits against my settlement?
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Who negotiates the lien and when?
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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.

Catastrophic Injuries

Life-altering injuries: the cases where the coverage, the experts and the trial preparation matter most.

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.

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.

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