Crime Victims’ Lawyer in Portland, Oregon
Being the victim of a crime is traumatic, and the criminal justice system isn’t designed to make you financially whole. A separate civil claim can — not only against the perpetrator, but often against a business or property owner whose negligent security made the crime possible. Having spent years in the criminal courts, I understand both sides of these cases and use that knowledge for you.
Civil claims I pursue for victims
- Assault and battery
- Negligent security at apartments, bars, and businesses
- Sexual abuse and assault
- Robbery and violence on poorly secured premises
- Injuries caused by a business’s reckless conduct
- Harm enabled by inadequate safety measures
Two paths to justice
A civil claim is separate from any criminal prosecution and uses a lower burden of proof, so you can pursue compensation even if there is no criminal conviction. Third parties — like a property owner who ignored known dangers — may be liable for negligent security under ordinary premises-liability principles, and you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault (ORS 31.600). Deadlines vary by claim type; most injury claims run two years (ORS 12.110), while certain child sexual abuse claims have a much longer window (ORS 12.117). It is important to get advice about your specific situation.
What a claim can recover
- Medical and therapy costs
- Lost income and earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
- Punitive damages where the law allows
- Other losses caused by the crime
Civil claims I pursue for victims
- Assault and battery
- Negligent security at apartments, bars, and businesses
- Sexual abuse and assault
- Robbery and violence on poorly secured premises
- Injuries caused by a business’s reckless conduct
- Harm enabled by inadequate safety measures
Two paths to justice
A civil claim is separate from any criminal prosecution and uses a lower burden of proof, so you can pursue compensation even if there is no criminal conviction. Third parties — like a property owner who ignored known dangers — may be liable for negligent security under ordinary premises-liability principles, and you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault (ORS 31.600). Deadlines vary by claim type; most injury claims run two years (ORS 12.110), while certain child sexual abuse claims have a much longer window (ORS 12.117). It is important to get advice about your specific situation.
What a claim can recover
- Medical and therapy costs
- Lost income and earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
- Punitive damages where the law allows
- Other losses caused by the crime
What you can expect at my personal injury law firm
Personalized one-on-one Attention
Commitment to maximizing a claim
Proven trial advocacy & Results
Careful case preparation
Consistent updates on case progress
My goal is to maximize your compensation. This can include expenses for medical treatment, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. No matter how complex your injuries and claim, I am prepared to fight for you.
