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David Wallace is a Portland car accident lawyer who fights insurance companies — not settles with them. He's recovered $2.1 million for Oregon car accident victims, responds personally within 30 minutes, and charges nothing unless he wins.
$2.1M
Largest Car Accident Settlement
500+
Cases Won
98%
Success Rate
$0
Upfront Cost, Ever
Accident Types
If someone else was at fault — a distracted driver, a drunk driver, a company whose vehicle hit yours — you deserve full compensation. David Wallace handles every type of car accident case throughout Oregon.
Below are the most common scenarios he sees every week. If yours isn't listed, call anyway — David takes the call personally.
The most common accident type — and the one insurance companies work hardest to minimize. Whiplash, soft tissue injuries, and spinal damage from rear-end crashes are real and lasting. We document everything so you're compensated for what you actually suffered.
Side-impact collisions cause some of the most severe injuries — broken bones, internal injuries, traumatic brain injury. When another driver runs a red light or fails to yield, they're responsible for every consequence.
Head-on crashes are frequently catastrophic or fatal. If you or a family member survived a head-on collision, the damages — medical, lost wages, long-term care — can be life-changing in scale. David fights for full recovery.
When a driver chose to drink or text behind the wheel and hit you, that's not just negligence — it may warrant punitive damages. We pursue every available avenue of compensation, including claims beyond standard liability limits.
Oregon's uninsured motorist coverage protects you even when the at-fault driver flees. We navigate the claims process and fight your own insurance company when they undervalue your claim.
Accidents involving multiple vehicles or commercial trucks involve complex liability — multiple insurance policies, corporate defendants, and higher stakes. David handles the complexity so you don't have to.
If the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough, your own UM/UIM policy may cover your losses. These claims are often disputed — we fight them aggressively.
If a car accident took someone you love, your family may be entitled to substantial compensation. We handle wrongful death cases with the care and urgency they deserve.
Learn more →The Insurance Trap
After an accident, the insurance company will call you quickly — sometimes within hours. They'll sound helpful. They'll offer to coordinate your treatment. They might even seem like they're on your side.
They're not.
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize what they pay out. They'll steer you toward conservative treatment options and away from thorough diagnostic testing. They'll discourage you from getting an MRI — the gold standard for detecting the kind of deep tissue and soft-tissue injuries that don't show up on X-rays. And if you accept their early settlement offer before you fully understand the extent of your injuries, you may be signing away your right to future compensation permanently.
This is the insurance trap. And most injury victims don't know they're in it until it's too late.
David Wallace knows exactly how this works — and he knows how to stop it. From the moment you retain him, he takes over all communication with the insurance company, connects you with the right accident care providers, and makes sure your injuries are documented properly so your case reflects what you actually suffered — not the lowball version the adjuster is hoping you'll accept.
The MRI is the gold standard. Without it, you may never know the true extent of your injuries — and neither will a jury.
— David Wallace
The Documentation Difference
Most car accident victims have no idea their case is being weakened in the days immediately after the crash — not by anything they did, but by what wasn't documented.
The MRI is the gold standard for car accident injury assessment. X-rays don't show soft tissue tears, herniated discs, or the kind of deep ligament damage that causes long-term pain and disability. An insurance company will use the absence of imaging to argue your injuries are minor — even if they're not.
David Wallace connects every client with Oregon's top accident care providers — chiropractors and MDs with the authority to order MRIs — to ensure your injuries are fully documented before any settlement discussion begins. This isn't just good medicine. It's the foundation of a maximum settlement.
Oregon-specific note: Oregon follows the eggshell plaintiff doctrine — meaning if a pre-existing condition was worsened by the accident, that worsening is fully compensable. Don't let the insurance company dismiss your case because of your medical history. It may actually strengthen it.
The Process
Call (503) 208-2950 or fill out the form. David personally reviews every new case inquiry and responds within 30 minutes during business hours. In that first conversation, he'll tell you exactly where you stand, what your case is worth, and what needs to happen next. No voicemail. No paralegal. David.
David and his team gather the accident report, witness statements, traffic camera footage, and vehicle damage records. More importantly, he connects you with the right accident care providers to ensure your injuries are properly diagnosed and documented — including MRI imaging when necessary. A well-documented case is a strong case.
Armed with full documentation, David negotiates directly with the insurance company. He knows their tactics, their playbook, and their limits. Most cases settle — but only after the insurer understands David is prepared to go further.
If the insurance company won't pay what your case is worth, David goes to court. He's taken cases to trial throughout Oregon and argued before the Oregon Supreme Court. He fronts expert witness costs — up to $40,000 or more — so you never have to choose between justice and finances. He wins. Then you pay.
Case Results
Numbers matter. Here's what aggressive representation looks like.
$2.1M
Catastrophic Car Accident Settlement
Oregon statewide
$10M+
Total Recovered for Oregon Injury Victims
Across all personal injury cases
98%
Success Rate
500+ cases won across Oregon
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique.
Why David
The moments after a crash are disorienting. Your car is wrecked, the adjuster is calling, and someone wants a recorded statement before you've even seen a doctor. You don't have to navigate it alone — and you definitely shouldn't do it without a lawyer who fights.
There's a difference between a lawyer who negotiates and a lawyer who litigates. David has argued before the Oregon Supreme Court and reversed 50 years of legal precedent. Insurance companies know his name — and they know he'll take them to trial. That reputation alone changes what they offer.
Not a retainer. Not a consultation fee. Not a filing cost. David works on pure contingency — his fee comes from your settlement or verdict. He personally fronts expert witness costs, often $40,000 or more, because he believes in your case. If he doesn't win, you owe nothing.
David personally responds to every new inquiry within 30 minutes during business hours. You meet with him by phone or Zoom — no need to travel to Portland. He represents car accident victims throughout all of Oregon: Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Medford, and everywhere in between.
Real Clients. Real Results.
4.8 stars across 71 Google reviews
“After my car accident, the insurance company pressured me to settle for almost nothing. David refused to back down. He got me more than ten times their initial offer and treated me like a person, not a case file.”
Marcus T.
Portland, OR
“I lost my husband to a drunk driver. David was the first lawyer who actually listened. He fought for our family for two years and recovered more than we ever expected. He responds to texts within minutes — even on weekends.”
Sarah K.
Beaverton, OR
“I slipped at a grocery store and the corporate insurance company tried to blame me. David proved they had ignored multiple complaints about the same hazard. He took the case all the way and won.”
James R.
Salem, OR
“I called three other lawyers before David. He was the only one who picked up himself, no receptionist. He explained everything in plain English and never made me feel stupid for asking questions.”
Linda M.
Eugene, OR
“David fronted forty thousand dollars in expert costs to take my case to trial when other firms told me to settle for pennies. He won, and I got my life back. He's the real deal.”
Anthony P.
Gresham, OR
Car Accident FAQ
In most cases, yes — especially if you were injured. Insurance companies have experienced adjusters and legal teams working to minimize your payout from the moment the accident is reported. An attorney levels that playing field. Studies consistently show that accident victims who hire attorneys receive significantly higher settlements than those who don't. David's consultation is free, so there's no reason not to find out where you stand.
After attorney fees (typically 33%) and any medical liens or case costs, most clients retain between 60–75% of their gross settlement. So on a $100,000 settlement, you'd likely net $60,000–$75,000. However, that number depends heavily on what the case is actually worth — and most accident victims accept far less than they're entitled to without an attorney. David's job is to make the gross number as large as possible so your net is maximized.
Oregon's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the accident (ORS 12.110). After that deadline passes, your claim is almost certainly barred — no matter how strong it is. That said, the sooner you engage a lawyer, the better: evidence degrades, witnesses become harder to locate, and insurance companies leverage delay to their advantage.
Oregon doesn't cap pain and suffering damages for most car accident cases. The value depends on the severity of your injuries, the duration of your recovery, how the injuries affected your work and daily life, and what can be documented medically. The most common calculation method multiplies your medical costs by 1.5 to 5 depending on severity. David will give you an honest assessment of your case's value in your free consultation.
Oregon requires all drivers to carry uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, which means your own policy may cover your injuries even if the at-fault driver had no insurance. These claims are often disputed by your own insurer — which is exactly why you need representation. David handles UM/UIM claims regularly and knows how to maximize recovery even when the other driver had no coverage.
Oregon follows a modified comparative fault rule. As long as you were less than 51% at fault, you can still recover damages — reduced by your percentage of fault. So if you were 20% at fault and your damages are $100,000, you'd recover $80,000. Insurance companies often try to inflate your share of fault to reduce what they owe. David pushes back on that aggressively.
Time-Sensitive
Oregon gives you two years to file a car accident claim — but the strongest cases are built in the days and weeks right after the crash. Every day you wait, evidence degrades and the insurance company gains leverage. Get your free case review today and find out exactly what your case is worth.
No fee unless we win. David personally responds within 30 minutes.
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