Gresham is Oregon’s fourth-largest city and the center of East Multnomah County, where I-84, Powell Boulevard, Division Street, Burnside, and Stark carry commuters between Portland, Troutdale, and the Mt. Hood corridor, and the MAX Blue Line runs down the middle of Burnside through Rockwood and downtown. Several of those streets appear on Portland’s own list of the region’s most dangerous high-crash corridors, and East County consistently produces a disproportionate share of the area’s serious car, pedestrian, and motorcycle crashes. If someone else’s negligence injured you in Gresham, the personal injury lawyers at DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law can help you recover what Oregon law provides, and the first conversation costs nothing.<\/p>\n
Our office is in Southeast Portland, a short drive down Powell or Division from Gresham, and East County cases have been a regular part of our practice since 2008. We handle a deliberately small number of cases at a time so every client works directly with an attorney, we work on a contingency fee with no fee unless we recover compensation, and our in-house medical department can connect you with treating providers in Gresham if you do not have a doctor. We meet clients at home or in the hospital when injuries make travel difficult.<\/p>\n
The claims we see most often from Gresham and the neighboring communities of Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, Rockwood, Happy Valley, Damascus, and Sandy include:<\/p>\n
A personal injury claim is a civil case seeking compensation from a person or business whose negligence caused you harm. You must show that the other party owed you a duty of care, breached it, and caused your injuries and losses as a result. Oregon is an at-fault state, so the negligent party’s insurance is responsible for your damages, and Oregon’s modified comparative negligence rule under ORS 31.600 allows you to recover as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault, with your award reduced by your share. Our Portland personal injury lawyer<\/a> page covers the full framework, and our FAQ on how much a case is worth<\/a> explains how damages are valued.<\/p>\n Oregon law allows recovery of economic damages, including past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and property damage, and noneconomic damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. The Oregon Supreme Court struck down the state’s cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury cases, so there is no ceiling on what a jury can award for the human cost of a serious injury. Where the at-fault party’s conduct was reckless, such as drunk driving, punitive damages may be added; see our FAQ on punitive damages<\/a>. Our FAQ on calculating lost wages<\/a> explains how income losses are documented.<\/p>\n Gresham is in Multnomah County, so personal injury lawsuits arising here are filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court at the courthouse in downtown Portland, the busiest civil docket in the state, though the East County Courthouse in Gresham handles some preliminary matters. Injured Gresham residents are most often treated at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham or Adventist Health Portland, with the most serious trauma going to Legacy Emanuel or OHSU, and the records from those facilities form the backbone of the medical evidence. Crashes on I-84 are investigated by Oregon State Police, city streets by Gresham Police, and unincorporated East County by the Multnomah County Sheriff; obtaining the right agency’s report quickly is one of the first steps our attorneys take.<\/p>\n Oregon’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims, ORS 12.110<\/a>, gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit, and that deadline remains in effect as of 2026. Wrongful death claims have three years under ORS 30.020. If a TriMet bus or MAX train, a City of Gresham or Multnomah County vehicle, or public property was involved, a formal tort claim notice must be delivered within 180 days. Camera footage and witness memories fade long before the legal deadline, so the practical window is much shorter. Our FAQ on how long you have to file<\/a> covers the exceptions.<\/p>\n Get medical care first, even if you feel able to wait. Report the incident to police or the property owner and get a copy of the report. Photograph the scene, the vehicles or hazard, and your injuries. Collect names and contact information for witnesses. Keep every bill, record, and piece of correspondence. Do not give a recorded statement to the other party’s insurer, and be cautious about early settlement offers; our FAQ on quick settlements<\/a> explains why the first offer is rarely the right one. Then call a Gresham personal injury lawyer so the evidence can be preserved while it still exists.<\/p>\n If you or a family member was injured in Gresham or anywhere in East Multnomah County because of someone else’s negligence, DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law is ready to help. The consultation is free, there is no fee unless we win, and we will tell you plainly whether you have a case. Contact us<\/a> online or call (503) 222-4411 today.<\/p>\nDamages Available to Gresham Injury Victims<\/h2>\n
Where Gresham Injury Cases Are Filed and Treated<\/h2>\n
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Oregon?<\/h2>\n
What to Do After an Injury in Gresham<\/h2>\n
Contact A Gresham Personal Injury Attorney From DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law<\/h2>\n