Answers to Your Personal Injury Law Questions
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Will you always file a lawsuit?
As Attorney Jim Nelson explains, Nelson-MacNeil tries to avoid lawsuits whenever possible in favor of settlements for their clients – but in a small percentage of cases, a lack of fair treatment by the insurance company may mean a lawsuit is the best option.
The experience of Nelson & MacNeil
Attorney Dan Rayfield discusses what sets Nelson-MacNeil apart from other local and Portland-area law firms.
How did you get into personal injury law?
Attorney Jim Nelson talks about how he first worked for insurance companies, and then decided to work for individuals with personal injury claims and help them get fair treatment by the big corporations.
What should I do if I'm in an accident?
An accident has happened. What do you do? Attorney Chris MacNeil explains what steps to take immediately after your accident to make sure you get the best outcome.
Who should pay for the property damage?
In a typical auto accident, the property damage is either paid by your own insurance company or the other driver’s firm. Sometimes, says Attorney Jim Nelson, it’s helpful to enlist the services of a lawyer to make sure you are compensated fairly.
Insurance companies and the bottom line
Insurance companies are profit-motivated, explains Attorney Jim Nelson. You need to look out for your best interests, and sometimes that means hiring a law firm like Nelson-MacNeil to help.
When should I contact an attorney?
If you have a significant injury or the other party denies liability for an accident, attorney Chris MacNeil says that’s the time to contact a personal injury law firm like Nelson-MacNeil.
Do I even need an attorney?
The big question most people have after an accident, says Attorney Jim Nelson, is whether they even need an attorney. Call with your questions, and Nelson-MacNeil can help out.
Who pays my medical bills?
Attorney Chris MacNeil explains who will pay your medical bills if you’re involved in an accident.
Why we specialize in personal injury
Attorney Chris MacNeil talks about his legal background and his experience with personal injury cases. He explains how he can help someone who has been in an accident level the playing field against large corporate insurance companies.
Your initial contact with our office
Attorney Chris MacNeil talks about what an initial appointment at Nelson-MacNeil is like, what information he needs to start a case, and what the first steps are.
The personal injury attorney stereotype
Instead of being the aggressive stereotype of personal injury lawyer, we’re here to make sure people are treated fairly, says Attorney Dan Rayfield.
Understanding insurance companies
Attorney Dan Rayfield talks about how insurance companies are a for-profit business, designed to give you as little money as possible. Nelson-MacNeil knows how to work with insurance companies to get fair treatment for their clients.
How does Nelson-MacNeil select its cases?
To ensure they only take cases with merit, says Attorney Dan Rayfield, Nelson-MacNeil goes through a process of thorough investigation for each accident.
What is a premises liability case?
A good example of a premises liability case is a rotten staircase that the owner knew about but never fixed. Attorney Dan Rayfield discusses how Nelson-MacNeil investigates the cases they take.