Defective products kill, maim and seriously injure people every day. However, the companies that make and distribute those products are STRICTLY LIABLE. There is no need to prove the manufacturer was negligent, only that the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous to the user. Our firm has forced settlements and judgments out of dozens of […]
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If you have been injured in an automobile accident, the Law Office of Gary G. Norris can help protect your legal rights. We do not charge for the first meeting. We will immediately contact the other driver’s insurance company so the claim representatives don’t communicate with you directly any more.
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If you have been seriously injured through the fault of another driver who has no insurance or does not have enough, you may have a legal right to recover against your own insurance company. This is called uninsured, or underinsured motorist coverage. The Law Office of Gary G. Norris can protect your legal rights as to any uninsured motorist claim you have with your insurer.
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If an immediate family member has died due to the fault of someone else, there are several steps that must be taken to protect your legal rights. We can help. Our firm will handle the issues of the legal claim, so you and your loved ones can heal. Wrongful death claims in Oregon are governed
A blow to the head, whether in an automobile accident, a fall or otherwise, can result in devastating losses. Sometimes the injuries can only be fully documented after extensive “neuropsychological” testing by qualified health care professionals. Even a seemingly minor head injury can produce a concussion, and what is called “post-concussion syndrome”. Symptoms may last
The Law Office of Gary G. Norris can protect your legal rights to a fair settlement if you were hurt by the fault of another person, and your injuries are permanent. Permanent injuries often involve claims for past and future lost wages and future medical treatment or even surgery. In addition, you may have a claim for what is called “loss of future earning capacity”.
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Injuries to the spine at any level can be extremely painful and serious and involve long term permanent disability and loss of function. It is extremely important these cases be evaluated thoroughly and presented to the insurers in a way that will maximize a fair recovery. The Law Office of Gary G. Norris has handled injury claims involving spinal injuries at all levels of the back and neck, and we are very well qualified to investigate, evaluate and prosecute these claims against the responsible party.
If you were injured on the job due to someone’s fault who was not your employer, you may have legal rights to recover for your injuries from that at-fault person, even though you are also receiving workers’ compensation benefits from your employer. For instance, if you are in an automobile accident while on the job,
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If you have slipped, tripped or fallen at a business or residence it is extremely important that the conditions that caused your fall be documented immediately. Many stores have video surveillance that might have recorded your injury. However, that video will likely be destroyed after a short time. The Law Office of Gary G. Norris is very familiar with the law relating to slip-and-falls in Oregon, and the building code requirements that set the safety standards for businesses and retail establishments.
If you are injured on the job by the fault of another person who is not a fellow employee, you may have an independent legal claim for your injuries against that at-fault person, in addition to your worker’s compensation. This is called a “Third-Party Claim.” For example, if you are on the job driving a