Why Research Multnomah County Jury Verdicts?
I started this blog January 1, 2014 to track personal injury verdicts in Multnomah County. I did it for my own curiosity as a trial lawyer and to offer information to clients and potential clients. Every personal injury case tried to verdict in Multnomah County is summarized in this blog. I think part of being a good trial lawyer is being willing to learn from the successes and failures of others. If after reading this blog you have questions about trials or any of the listed results, please call me for a free consultation at 503-546-8812.
$95,655 Car Crash Verdict
Alphonse v. Combes, Multnomah County Case No. 17CV15503
Plaintiff Alphonse was rear-ended by Defendant Combes at the intersection of Murray and Allen in Beaverton. Alphonse alleged that the crash caused injuries to her shoulder, neck and back including a cervical injury which will require future surgery. She sought $21,360.07 for past medical expenses, $50,000 for.... read more >> April 16, 2018
UIM Verdict Against Travelers
Tanner and Duval v. Travelers Property Casualty Company of America, Multnomah County Case No. 16CV22276
Plaintiffs Tanner and Duval were injured when an underinsured motorist crossed the center line of SR 40 in Klamath County and struck them head-on. They settled with the at-fault driver’s insurance company and then brought this action against their own.... read more >> April 7, 2018
A Streetcar Named Defeat
Tell v. Castillo, Multnomah County Case No. 17CV09791
Plaintiff Tell was a passenger on the Portland Streetcar. Defendant Castillo was parked along the side of the road and opened her door directly into the path of the streetcar. The streetcar struck Castillo’s open door. Tell claimed that the crash resulted in a jolt which caused.... read more >> April 4, 2018