Legal Question in Personal Injury in Oregon

Re: Settle or Sue?

Hello. You're in a common dilemma faced by accident victims. Your lawyer is correct, that under ordinary circumstances, the statute of limitations is two years on Oregon for most negligence actions. The issues for you are more FACT oriented than LAW -- in other words, you need to find out from your doc (and your lawyer does, too) exactly what's WRONG with you, from the accident. Unfortunately, it's very difficult to give you more detailed advice, since every case is different. I'd have to ask many questions in order to do that.

I suggest you consult another personal injury lawyer in your area, for a second opinion. Better yet: If you're confused about what to do next, why not make another appointment with YOUR lawyer, and tell him or her how you feel? Write down some of your questions ahead of time, so you'll remember. THEN, if that doesn't work, go get a second opinion from a reputable personal injury lawyer. Good luck to you!

Sam Hochberg

Attorney at Law

Re: Settle or Sue?

You don't have to settle if you don't want to. It sounds like you need to file a lawsuit. Filing is the ONLY way to stop the statute of limitations. I don't know anything about the value of your case. However, pain for 2 years after the accident can be and usually is a serious condition. You can get another lawyer if you want to. It sounds like whether you call me or someone else, you should not continue with the lawyer that you have. If you want to read about my law firm, you can go to www.savagelawyer.com.

Remember, YOU are in control of your case, not your lawyer. He/she is to give you advice (hopefully good advice), but the decision to settle is yours. Good luck.