Practice Areas of Kline Personal Injury Law in Portland, Oregon
Motor Vehicle Crashes
There are millions of vehicle accidents every year in the United States, most caused by some form of negligence. Let us steer you through your options and help you put your unique situation in perspective.
Bicycle Accidents
No matter how careful or defensive you are, accidents can happen. When they do, the driver of the car that hit you (and their insurance company) frequently will blame you. That’s why it is important to act quickly after an accident to locate and preserve all evidence that will help establish who was at fault.If[…]
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian injury claims can be complex and technical. The rules and who has the right of way vary depending on whether you are in a crosswalk, sidewalk, shoulder or the roadway. We have particular expertise in pedestrian injury claims.
Child Injury Law
Child injury claims present a unique set of challenges and complexities. The law has numerous safeguards in place to protect children due to their age and vulnerability.
Burn Injuries
In addition to compensation for pain and suffering, burn victims may be entitled to recover past and future medical expenses, lost wages and loss of future earning potential.
Construction & Industrial Injuries
Industrial settings pose a wide range of risks, such as falls, collapse of trenches, falling debris, and injuries resulting from defective tools and equipment.
Firearm Accident Law
Firearm injuries are the second leading cause of death among American children. Many of these accidents are preventable and occur because the firearm hasn’t been properly stored or secured.
Tenant Injury Law
Landlords have special obligations under the Residential Landlord Tenant Act. A tenant who is injured due to a landlord’s failure to comply with these requirements has a number of legal rights.
Neck and Spinal Injuries
The spine is vulnerable to a range of injuries that can result in anything from mild backache to paralysis. Injury to the spine may affect other areas of the body.
Sexual Abuse Law
Sexual abuse is more common than many people realize. Unfortunately, many such claims go unreported, and the perpetrator is not held accountable.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury is a complex injury encompassing a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. Brain injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults.
Wrongful Death Law
A wrongful death claim arises when a death is caused by the wrongful act or omission of another person or entity. Oregon has recognized a statutory claim for wrongful death dating back to 1862.
