Paul Galm understands dealing with personal injuries can take a toll on your health and emotional well being. After practicing law for 15 years in Oregon, Paul’s aim is simple–advocate for his clients to get fully compensated with minimal hassle so they can move on from their injury and get back to their lives.
We’re Here for You
With Oregon’s growth comes an increase in personal injuries. And not just car crash injuries, but in places you may never expect it – apartment complexes, grocery stores, public bus, and MAX – even at a Timbers match or the Nike Campus.
These personal injuries can be devastating unless you hire a thoughtful and experienced personal injury attorney who can make sure you won’t get victimized again by insurance companies.
3 Ways a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
1. Deal with Medicare
Many state and federal agencies are bureaucratic nightmares. Medicare is no better – and perhaps even worse. As a matter of federal statute, Medicare is entitled to reimbursement from the liable party for all amounts Medicare paid out to treat a victim’s injuries. Failure to pay Medicare back can lead to liability for the victim, the victim’s lawyer and even the liable party who has notice of the lien. Therefore it is important for a personal injury lawyer to start that dialogue with Medicare early, especially because it often takes Medicare a long time to respond. Galm Law will deal with the bureaucratic red tape and hopefully negotiate down any Medicare lien.
2. Deal Medical Liens
A large part of what a personal injury attorney can do for a client is negotiating down, medical liens, or treatment provider invoices at the end of the case. Every dollar that the lawyer saves from going to the medical providers, in turn, goes into the client’s pocket. Also, there are laws in Oregon that force health insurers to reduce their medical lien.
3. Deal with Your Insurance
Part of the hassle with auto accident cases is not just dealing with the bad driver’s insurance – it’s dealing with your own insurance too. But you cannot just blow off your own insurance since noncooperation can be grounds for denying coverage. An automobile accident lawyer will help keep on top of your insurance and get them what they need. Also, many times your own insurance will stop PIP payments for your medical costs, arguing that the medical costs are not reasonable or necessary – or related to your accident. A personal injury attorney will navigate these sorts of problems for you.
Call today to schedule your free consultation. If your case is not won, you do not have to pay for legal services. Paul personally speaks with victims so that he can answer all of their questions and get started on their cases in the Beaverton and Portland regions.