Bend Personal Injury Lawyer

21 Years of Legal Experience | Personal Attention | Free Consultation

If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident in Bend or Central Oregon, you deserve an experienced attorney who will take the time to understand your case and fight for your interests.

Sean Bannon has practiced personal injury law for 21 years, allowing him to bring extensive legal experience and a personal approach to representing his clients.

At Bannon Law, you’ll work directly with your attorney—not be passed from one case manager to another. We represent people injured in car accidents, truck collisions, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, and other incidents involving serious injuries.

Serving Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, and communities throughout Central Oregon, Bannon Law provides experienced legal representation with the personal attention you deserve.

Free Consultation | No Attorney Fee Unless We Recover Compensation

Personal Injury Representation in Bend, Oregon

An unexpected injury can disrupt nearly every aspect of your life. Medical bills accumulate, time away from work creates financial pressure, and insurance companies may attempt to settle your claim before the full extent of your injuries is understood.

Bannon Law provides individualized representation to accident victims throughout Central Oregon.

Unlike high-volume personal injury firms, we emphasize direct attorney involvement, careful case preparation, and personal attention. You’ll work with an experienced attorney who understands that your case is about more than medical expenses or an insurance settlement. It’s about your health, your livelihood, and your future.

We handle personal injury claims involving serious accidents, disputed liability, complicated insurance coverage, and significant injuries.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Car Accidents

Collisions on Highway 97, Highway 20, Bend’s city streets, and other Central Oregon roadways can cause devastating injuries. We represent people injured by negligent drivers, including cases involving distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield, and other unsafe driving behavior.

Truck Accidents

Accidents involving commercial trucks and other large vehicles often involve complicated questions about liability, insurance coverage, and federal or state safety regulations. We investigate these cases carefully to identify potentially responsible parties and available insurance coverage.

Bicycle Accidents

Bend is known for its active cycling community. Unfortunately, collisions involving bicycles and motor vehicles can result in serious injuries. We represent cyclists injured by negligent drivers and work to recover compensation for their medical expenses, lost income, and other damages.

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to serious injury when struck by motor vehicles. We represent people injured in crosswalks, intersections, parking areas, and other locations where drivers fail to exercise reasonable care.

Brain Injuries and Serious Physical Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, and other serious physical injuries can have lasting consequences. These cases require careful evaluation of medical evidence, future treatment needs, and the long-term effects of an injury on a person’s life.

Wrongful Death

When a family loses a loved one because of another person’s negligence, the consequences can be overwhelming. We help families understand their legal options and pursue wrongful death claims with compassion and determination.

Why Choose Bannon Law?

Personal Attention From Your Attorney

Your case will not simply be passed from one staff member to another. We believe clients deserve meaningful access to the attorney responsible for their representation.

Careful Preparation

Successful personal injury claims require more than submitting medical bills to an insurance company. We examine liability, investigate the available evidence, evaluate insurance coverage, and consider the full extent of our clients’ losses.

Experience With Insurance Companies

Insurance companies have experienced adjusters and attorneys working to protect their financial interests. We understand the claims process and work to ensure our clients’ injuries and damages receive appropriate consideration.

Prepared to Pursue Litigation When Necessary

Although many personal injury claims resolve through negotiation, we evaluate cases with the possibility of litigation in mind. When an insurance company refuses to make a reasonable settlement offer, filing a lawsuit may be necessary to protect a client’s interests.

Accidents in Bend and Central Oregon

Bend and the surrounding communities present distinctive traffic and accident risks.

Highway 97 carries significant commercial, commuter, and recreational traffic through Central Oregon. Highway 20 connects Bend with Sisters and communities to the east, while routes such as the Cascade Lakes Highway experience seasonal recreational traffic.

Bend’s growing population, numerous roundabouts, active bicycle community, and combination of local and visitor traffic can create complicated accident scenarios.

Winter weather can introduce additional hazards, including snow, ice, and reduced visibility.

Regardless of where an accident occurs, determining fault requires a careful examination of the facts, applicable Oregon law, and the available evidence.

What Compensation Is Available After a Personal Injury?

Depending on the circumstances, an injured person may be entitled to compensation for:

· Medical expenses and reasonably anticipated future medical treatment

· Lost wages and diminished future earning capacity

· Physical pain and emotional suffering

· Permanent impairment or disability

· Loss of enjoyment of life

· Other economic and noneconomic damages recognized under Oregon law

The value of a personal injury claim depends on many factors, including the severity of the injuries, available insurance coverage, liability, and the long-term consequences of the accident.

We evaluate each case individually rather than relying on formulas or promises about settlement amounts.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Oregon?

In many Oregon personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. However, important exceptions and different deadlines can apply, particularly when a government entity is involved or the claim concerns wrongful death.

Some claims require formal notice substantially earlier than the general statute of limitations.

Because evidence can disappear and legal deadlines may affect your rights, it’s important to obtain legal advice promptly after a serious accident.

Serving Bend and Communities Throughout Central Oregon

Bannon Law represents personal injury clients in Bend and surrounding Central Oregon communities, including Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine, and Prineville.

Our Bend presence allows us to serve Central Oregon clients while offering convenient communication by telephone, video conference, and in-person meetings by appointment.

We understand that serious injuries can make travel difficult. Our goal is to make the legal process as straightforward and accessible as possible.

Speak With a Bend Personal Injury Lawyer

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an accident in Bend or Central Oregon, Bannon Law is ready to hear about your case.

Attorney Sean Bannon can review the circumstances of your injury, explain your legal options, and help you determine the appropriate next steps.

Contact Bannon Law for a free, confidential consultation.

Bannon Law, LLC
750 Charbonneau Street, STE 201
Bend, OR 977703