Car Accident Settlement Calculator Salem, OR
Work out your likely compensation and payout range from medical bills, lost wages and Oregon fault rules — free, instant, no sign-up.
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Oregon: Your payout drops by your share of fault. If you were 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
Enter your medical expenses or lost wages — the estimate is built from them.
The Gatti Law Firm
4.8 · 102 reviews · Free consultation
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Johnson and Taylor, Personal Injury and Family Law
4.7 · 103 reviews · Free consultation
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Adams, Hill & Hess
4.7 · 97 reviews · Free consultation
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Top-rated car accident lawyers in Salem
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The Gatti Law Firm
With nearly 150 years of combined experience, The Gatti Law Firm focuses on personal injury cases including car accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful deaths. Clients appreciate the team’s compassionate communication and thorough support throughout the legal process, though some note the experience can feel intense given the nature of these cases.
Johnson and Taylor, Personal Injury and Family Law
Johnson and Taylor offers experienced legal support for personal injury and family law matters, including car accidents, divorce, estate planning, and probate. Clients appreciate the clear communication and helpful paralegals, though a few have found some interactions less supportive. Free or low-cost consultations and flexible payment options are available.
Adams, Hill & Hess
Adams, Hill & Hess has focused on representing injured individuals in Oregon since 1991, handling cases involving car accidents, wrongful deaths, and medical malpractice. Their team works to secure compensation while supporting clients through the emotional and physical challenges of recovery. Clients appreciate their clear communication and compassionate approach throughout the legal process.
What does an injury cost by body part?
Pick how serious the injury is. Each point shows the average medical bill for that body part at that severity; bigger point = costlier injury. Tap a point to compare it with the average workers’ comp claim for the same body part, which also pays lost wages. Then run the calculator for your own number.
- Head & brain
- Neck
- Back & spine
- Multiple injuries
- Chest, abdomen & hips
- Arms, hands & shoulders
- Legs, knees & feet
Hanson & Walgenkim
Hanson & Walgenkim specialize in consumer auto law, focusing on auto fraud and lemon law cases across Oregon. Their team offers legal consultations, case evaluations, and representation to help clients resolve disputes with dealerships, often securing refunds or compensation. Clients appreciate their thorough preparation, clear communication, and responsive support throughout the process.
Lance D. Youd, Attorney at Law
Lance D. Youd focuses on car accident cases, offering personalized support to those hurt in auto collisions. The team handles claims with clear communication and thorough attention, helping clients navigate insurance challenges. Some find the retainer fee steep, but many appreciate the consistent responsiveness and care throughout the process.
Glantz Law Group, LLC
Glantz Law Group, LLC offers personalized legal support focused on car accident claims, drawing on years of experience to identify all responsible parties and navigate complex insurance challenges. Clients appreciate the team’s clear communication, responsiveness, and the way they help reduce stress during difficult times. Some find the process lengthy, but the guidance remains steady throughout.
Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC
Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC focuses exclusively on representing injured people in Oregon negligence and auto accident cases, never working for insurance companies. Their Salem-based team handles claims statewide, offering free consultations and even traveling to clients who can’t come to the office. Clients appreciate their clear communication, kindness, and steady support throughout often… more...
Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC focuses exclusively on representing injured people in Oregon negligence and auto accident cases, never working for insurance companies. Their Salem-based team handles claims statewide, offering free consultations and even traveling to clients who can’t come to the office. Clients appreciate their clear communication, kindness, and steady support throughout often lengthy legal processes.
Elmer & Brunot, PC
With over 35 years of combined experience, Elmer & Brunot, PC focuses on personal injury and workers' compensation cases, helping clients navigate complex legal processes after accidents. The team is known for clear communication and steady support, though some clients note not every case can be accepted.
Brady Mertz Law Office
With two decades of experience in personal injury law, Brady Mertz focuses on auto accident and wrongful death cases. The team helps clients navigate insurance claims and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Customers appreciate clear communication and support, though some note occasional delays in case timelines.
Dunn & Roy PC
Known for handling complex personal injury and workers' compensation cases, Dunn & Roy, PC offers thorough legal support throughout Oregon. Their team guides clients from consultation to resolution, focusing on auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, and related claims. While many appreciate their clear communication and dedication, some have expressed concerns about billing transparency.
Salem Car Accident Statistics
Fatal crashes involving cars, SUVs, pickups and vans in Salem, OR, 2024 (latest federal data)In 2024, 17 fatal crashes involving a car, SUV, pickup or van killed 18 people in Salem, OR — up 50% from 12 in 2023, according to NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). That is 85% of all 20 fatal crashes in the city.
- People killed
- 18▲ 50%12 in 2023
- Fatal car crashes
- 1711 in 2023
- 2022–2024 total
- 48people killed
- Occupants killed
- 8inside the vehicles
- Alcohol involved
- 12% of these crashes
- Speeding involved
- 24% of these crashes
- After dark
- 41% of these crashes
- Hit-and-run
- 12% of these crashes
- Most common crash type
- Hit a pedestrian or cyclist — 50%
- Deadliest times
- 6 AM–noon · Thursdays · peak month May
- Roads with the most of these crashes
- SR-22, Commercial St SE
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2022–2024 data, compiled by TrustAnalytica. FARS covers crashes in which at least one person died; injury-only crashes are not included.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Starting price | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gatti Law Firm | 4.8 | 102 | No Win, No Fee | (503) 594-4944 | Visit |
| 2 | Johnson and Taylor, Personal Injury and Family Law | 4.7 | 103 | No Win, No Fee | (503) 990-6641 | Visit |
| 3 | Adams, Hill & Hess | 4.7 | 97 | No Win, No Fee | (503) 399-2667 | Visit |
| 4 | Hanson & Walgenkim | 4.9 | 79 | No Fees Unless We Win | (503) 383-1496 | Visit |
| 5 | Lance D. Youd, Attorney at Law | 4.8 | 78 | No Win, No Fee | (503) 399-8967 | Visit |
| 6 | Glantz Law Group, LLC | 5.0 | 71 | No Win, No Fee | (503) 581-6333 | Visit |
| 7 | Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | 4.7 | 64 | No Win, No Fee | (503) 581-2421 | Visit |
| 8 | Elmer & Brunot, PC | 4.8 | 39 | No Win, No Fee | (503) 563-7035 | Visit |
| 9 | Brady Mertz Law Office | 4.8 | 34 | No Win, No Fee | (503) 385-0121 | Visit |
| 10 | Dunn & Roy PC | 3.7 | 29 | No Win, No Fee | (503) 364-8488 | Visit |
About this Car Accident Settlement Calculator
This calculator uses the multiplier method, the starting point most insurance adjusters and personal injury lawyers use. It adds your financial losses (medical bills and lost wages) to a pain-and-suffering figure, which is those losses multiplied by a factor set by how serious the injury is: 1.5 to 2 times for minor injuries, up to 4 to 5 times for catastrophic ones. The type of accident adjusts the result, and it is then reduced by your share of fault under Oregon law.
Oregon rules this calculator applies
- Fault rule
- Modified comparative fault (51% bar). Your payout drops by your share of fault. If you were 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
- Deadline to file
- You generally have 2 years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim in Oregon. Claims against a government body usually need formal notice much sooner, and medical malpractice and wrongful death claims can have their own deadlines.
General information about Oregon law, not legal advice, and the estimate is not a guarantee of any outcome. A lawyer can tell you how these rules apply to your case.
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