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Car & Truck Crashes
A serious crash involving a car, truck, or commercial vehicle can change your life in seconds — and dealing with the aftermath often feels overwhelming. Medical bills pile up, insurance companies play games, and suddenly, you’re left fighting for fair treatment when you should be focused on healing. At Merkel & Conner, we help Portland crash victims take back control. Our legal team conducts a thorough investigation into the crash — gathering evidence, identifying all responsible parties, and working with experts to build a strong claim. Whether you were injured by a reckless driver, a distracted motorist, or a negligent trucking company, we’ll fight to hold them accountable. Our job is to take the burden off your shoulders, handle the insurance companies, and fight for the compensation you deserve — including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care if needed. We know how hard insurance companies work to pay as little as possible. That’s why we work harder to demand every dollar our clients are entitled to, and we don’t stop until justice is served.
Motorcyle & Bicycle Injuries
Motorcyclists and cyclists are some of Portland’s most vulnerable road users — and when drivers fail to share the road, the consequences can be devastating. At Merkel & Conner, we have deep respect for the biking community and a long track record of standing up for riders hurt by careless, distracted, or aggressive drivers. Motorcycle and bicycle crash cases often involve serious injuries, from fractures to head trauma, and require specialized legal strategies to pursue full compensation. Our team knows how to investigate these incidents thoroughly, counter insurance company tactics that try to blame the rider, and build a case that reflects the full extent of your losses — physical, emotional, and financial. We believe drivers who endanger cyclists and motorcyclists should be held accountable, and we work relentlessly to secure justice for every injured rider who walks through our doors.
Pedestrian Crashes & Collisions
Portland is a walking city — but far too often, pedestrians suffer life-altering injuries because drivers refuse to slow down, stay alert, or obey traffic laws. If you’ve been hit while walking, your focus should be on healing, not battling insurance adjusters or fighting to prove your rights. That’s where Merkel & Conner steps in. We understand the unique challenges pedestrian crash victims face, including severe injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and the emotional toll of recovering from such a traumatic event. Our team investigates every detail of your case — from driver negligence to crosswalk violations and beyond — to hold the responsible parties accountable. We’ll deal directly with the insurance companies, fight for full compensation, and make sure your voice is heard. Pedestrians deserve safe streets, and when that safety is stolen by a careless driver, we’re ready to fight back.
Premises Liability
Injuries from unsafe property conditions are more common — and more serious — than many people realize. A slip, trip, or fall on someone else’s property can lead to broken bones, head injuries, back injuries, and long-term medical complications. Oregon law holds property owners responsible for keeping their spaces reasonably safe for visitors, but many fail to address hazards like wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or unsafe walkways. At Merkel & Conner, we fight for injury victims who were hurt because a property owner, business, or landlord cut corners or ignored dangerous conditions. Our team handles the investigation, works with medical experts to document your injuries, and pursues the maximum compensation available for your medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term needs. We don’t let negligent property owners or their insurance companies off the hook — if your fall could’ve been prevented, we’ll fight to make sure they’re held accountable.
Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injuries
Nothing is more devastating than losing a loved one or facing a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence. These cases bring emotional heartbreak, financial uncertainty, and complex legal challenges — but you don’t have to face them alone. Merkel & Conner is here to support families and survivors when the unthinkable happens. We handle wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases with care, determination, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Our legal team works to uncover the full truth, whether the harm was caused by a crash, unsafe conditions, or another preventable act of negligence. We pursue accountability for those responsible, fight to secure compensation for funeral costs, lost income, long-term care, and pain and suffering, and ensure your family’s rights are protected at every turn. We know money can’t undo the harm — but it can provide stability, closure, and the power to rebuild. When everything feels uncertain, Merkel & Conner stands ready to fight for what’s right.
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