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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Oregon & Washington

Eder Sturm Eder’s experienced motorcycle accident lawyers represent injured motorcycle riders across Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, and surrounding communities. We fight for full compensation so you can focus on recovery.

Oregon's Experts in Motorcycle Accidents

If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Oregon or Washington, you may be facing more than just road rash. Serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and pressure from insurance companies often follow from motorcycle accidents. Many injured riders choose to hire a motorcycle accident attorney to help them resolve their claim.

Eder Sturm Eder has more than 30 years of experience representing injured motorcycle riders and their families throughout Oregon and Washington. We start with your story, connect it to the law, and then fight to recover every dollar you're owed. Whether that means a strong negotiated settlement or a verdict at trial, our motorcycle accident attorneys are in your corner.

If you or someone you love was hurt in a motorcycle accident, contact our personal injury lawyers today for a free, confidential case assessment. There's no obligation, and you pay nothing unless we win.

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Understanding Oregon and Washington Motorcycle Accident Claims

Insurance companies approach motorcycle claims differently than they approach car accident claims—and not usually in your favor. From the moment a crash is reported, adjusters often look for ways to characterize the rider as reckless, speeding, or otherwise responsible for what happened. It's a strategy that works; jurors may be biased against riders, and many injured riders don't fully understand their rights.

Here's what you need to know:

Motorcyclists are more vulnerable than car drivers.

Riders lack the structural protection of a car's frame, airbags, and seatbelts. Injuries in motorcycle crashes are more severe on average, and fatalities are significantly more common, even in lower-speed collisions.

Other drivers are frequently at fault.

Failure to yield, distracted driving, unsafe lane changes, and left-turn collisions are among the most common causes of motorcycle crashes in Oregon and Washington. The assumption that the rider was at fault is often wrong.

The law protects you, even if you are partially at fault.

In Oregon, you can recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50% at fault for the accident. In Washington, you can recover a proportional share of damages even if you were partially responsible. An insurance company telling you that you share blame is not the end of your claim; it’s the beginning of a negotiation, and you need an attorney in your corner.

The stakes are high.

Serious motorcycle crash injuries range from traumatic brain injuries to spinal cord damage, amputations, and severe fractures. Each accident can carry enormous long-term costs. Medical bills, rehabilitation, lost income, and reduced quality of life can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. You have one opportunity to pursue full compensation, so always hire the best motorcycle accident lawyer you can find

Motorcycle Accidents FAQs

Common questions about motorcycle accidents cases in Oregon

Oregon's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. Washington's is three years. These deadlines are firm. If you miss them, you lose your right to pursue compensation. We strongly recommend speaking with an attorney as early as possible so evidence can be preserved and your claim can be properly documented from the start.
You may still be entitled to compensation. Oregon and Washington both use comparative fault rules, which allow injured parties to recover damages even when they share some responsibility for an accident. In Oregon, you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. In Washington, recovery is proportionally reduced based on your percentage of fault. Don't let an insurance company tell you otherwise without speaking to an attorney first.
No, and you shouldn't. Insurance adjusters are trained to gather information that can be used to minimize or deny your claim. Anything you say can be used against you. Once you have legal representation, all communication with insurance companies goes through your attorney, which protects you and strengthens your negotiating position.
We handle motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and no attorney fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial case assessment is always free and carries no obligation.
Every case is different. Some claims resolve through negotiated settlement within several months. Others, particularly cases involving disputed liability, severe injuries, or uncooperative insurance carriers, may take longer and proceed to trial. We give every client a realistic timeline assessment during their consultation and keep you informed throughout the process.
If you're physically able: call 911, seek medical attention even if you feel okay, document the scene with photographs, gather contact and insurance information from the other driver, and collect witness contact information. Do not apologize or speculate about fault at the scene. Then contact an attorney before speaking with any insurance company, including your own. Early legal involvement gives us the best opportunity to preserve evidence and protect your claim.
Yes. Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, which is standard in Oregon, may cover your losses when the at-fault driver cannot be identified or is uninsured. In Washington, UIM coverage is optional. We help clients navigate UM claims and identify all available sources of recovery.
Claims against government entities for dangerous road conditions are possible, but they involve different procedures and shorter notice deadlines than standard personal injury claims. If road design, maintenance, or a hazard contributed to your crash, contact us immediately so we can evaluate the claim before any deadlines pass.

WHO WE ARE

We are dedicated, consistent, driven personal injury attorneys.

We are trial attorneys first and foremost and we are eager to tell your story. We work tirelessly to help you reach the best possible legal outcome.

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WHAT WE DO

We use our experience and expertise to help injured clients maximize their financial recovery.

We accomplish this through our knowledge of the legal system, insurance defense strategies, vehicle code, and understanding of medical treatments, procedures, and diagnoses. We combine this knowledge with years of courtroom experience.

OUR APPROACH

Unlike many firms, we build every case like it's going to trial.

We know the extra effort will make the case stronger in terms of settlement or trial. Let us narrate your story, set your case up for success, and be your ferocious advocate throughout your case.

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