Bridge City Law | Accident & Injury Lawyers

Bridge City Law: personal injury lawyers in Portland

Bridge City Law | Accident & Injury Lawyers is a law firm based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to representing people injured in accidents. The firm presents itself as a bridge of support to guide its clients through the personal injury claims process, with a focus on active listening, advocacy, and protecting the rights of those affected.

Practice areas

The firm focuses its practice on personal injury claims arising from traffic accidents and hazardous situations. Among the cases it handles are:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Drunk driving accidents (DUI)
• Hit and run accidents
• Auto accidents while at work
• Uninsured motorist accidents
• Wrongful death claims
• Claims against insurance companies
• Dog bite accidents
• Rear-end collision accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Trucking accidents
• Spinal cord injuries
• Rideshare accidents (Lyft/Uber)
• Distracted driving accidents
• Traumatic brain injuries

Spanish services

The firm offers legal services in Spanish to serve the Spanish-speaking members of the community who have suffered injuries in an accident. This service seeks to remove barriers and provide access to the information needed to protect their rights and their claims. It also has informational materials and digital brochures in Spanish.

Informational resources for clients and medical professionals

Bridge City Law maintains a resource hub on personal injury claims, with articles and videos accessible to both clients and the general public. Topics include the top 10 personal injury claim mistakes, how medical bills and wage loss are paid, how to prepare for an independent medical exam (IME), and recommendations on communications after an accident. It also offers digital brochures and downloadable PDFs in English and Spanish.

For healthcare professionals, the firm has a specific portal with resources to help doctors manage their patients' claims process, including information on PIP policies, how to educate patients about common mistakes, and how to help them avoid problems with their claims.

Team and values

The firm's team is led by Jim Dwyer as managing partner, along with Roy Fernandes as partner, Dean Heiling as of counsel, and attorneys Rose Wilhelmi and Jamison McCune. The firm states that caring for its team is as important as the legal work, so that they can extend that care to clients. Bridge City Law presents itself as a certified B Corp firm, reflecting its commitment to responsible business practices and its contribution to the global B Corp movement.

Presence in Oregon and Washington

The firm handles cases in various locations in Oregon and southern Washington, including Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Gresham, Vancouver, Hillsboro, Oregon City, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, and Tualatin. The firm has offices in Beaverton, Portland, and Gresham.