Small Value/ Cases Under $10,000

What is my personal injury case worth?

When I meet with a client for the first time to review details of their personal injury case, I am inevitably asked, “What is my personal injury case worth?” This is a complex question that is not easily answered. Determining the potential value of a personal injury case requires thoughtful evaluation and gathering of facts… read more

Small Personal Injury Case Settlements Using ORS 20.080

By:  Travis Mayor, Mayor Law, LLC There was a time when insurance companies often refused to pay more than a few hundred dollars on small personal injury cases or minor accident claims because they figured injured people would not be able to find a lawyer who would take such a small personal injury case. They… read more

Oregon Small Injury Case Trial Verdict Using ORS 20.080

On May 2, 2013, a Clackamas County Jury returned a verdict in favor of my client in an Oregon small injury case where liability was disputed in a motor vehicle collision where both drivers filed suit against each other claiming damages. Prior to filing the action on behalf of my client, I had made a… read more

Oregon Permissive Driver Case – Ruling Reversed & Legal Fees Awarded

As a follow up to our recent victory against GEICO Insurance in the disputed Oregon permissive driver case, Robert Ma v. GEICO Casualty Company, the Oregon Court of Appeals awarded our client his attorney fees in the amount of $50,000. GEICO’s decision to save a few dollars by wrongfully denying our client his collision related… read more

ORS 20.080 Limits Increase for Oregon Small Injury Claims

Effective January 1, 2012, Oregon Revised Statute ORS 20.080 increases the applicable limits for Oregon small injury claims to $10,000.  This means personal injury victims and claimants in the Portland area and throughout Oregon can seek up to $10,000 in damages, which can include medical expenses, lost wages and/or non-economic damages for pain and suffering… read more

The Power of ORS 20.080 in Smaller Personal Injury Cases

ORS 20.080 has always assisted injury victims in recovering from the at-fault party in smaller Oregon personal injury cases. Finally, after many years, the Oregon Legislature has increased the amount injured persons can claim under the statute from $5,500 to $7,500, effective January 1, 2010. That amount jumps up to $10,000 in 2012. Under the… read more