Bend Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Central Oregon

Reviewed By George Telquist, Trial Attorney

Last Updated September 16, 2026

Focus on your recovery. We’ll handle the insurance companies, the paperwork and the push for fair compensation. Telaré Law is a Bend personal injury lawyer team with a downtown office and Oregon-admitted attorneys, and there’s no fee unless we recover money for you.

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Why Central Oregon clients hire a personal injury attorney in Bend, Oregon

When you hire a personal injury attorney in Bend, Oregon at Telaré Law, you get a dedicated team of real people: a Case Manager, a Paralegal and an Oregon-admitted Attorney.

Updates you can count on. At a minimum, your Case Manager checks in every 10 days, your Paralegal every 20 days and your Attorney every 30 days, and every contact comes from a live person, never AI.
Trial-ready preparation. We build every case as if it will go to trial, so the insurer knows we are ready to prove it in court.
We come to you. Meet us on SW Columbia Street, or at home or at St. Charles if you can’t travel.
Local knowledge. From the Bend Parkway to US-20 and OR-126, we know the roads, the hospitals and the Deschutes County courthouse.

Personal injury cases we handle in Bend

Car accidents. Need a car accident lawyer in Bend, Oregon? We handle crashes on the Bend Parkway (US-97), US-20 and OR-126, including your PIP and uninsured or underinsured motorist claims. See how we handle Oregon car accident claims.

Dog bites. A dog bite injury attorney in Bend can document your injuries and pursue the owner’s insurance. See our guide to Oregon dog bite claims.

Brain injuries. Head injuries from crashes and falls can take time to show their full effect. A brain injury lawyer in Bend can document symptoms and the future care you’ll need.

We also handle:

What compensation can you recover in Oregon?

Economic damages: medical bills now and in the future, lost wages and earning capacity, property damage and out-of-pocket costs.

Non-economic damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress and the loss of activities you enjoyed, which matters in a place where people live to ski, ride and hike.

Insurance you may be able to use: every Oregon auto policy includes Personal Injury Protection and uninsured motorist coverage, so help can come from your own policy as well as the at-fault driver’s.

Oregon injury law in plain English

Deadline: two years from the injury in most cases (ORS 12.110(1)), a year shorter than Washington’s. Wrongful death claims have their own three-year rule (ORS 30.020).

Public bodies: if a city, county or state agency was involved, written notice is usually due within 180 days under the Oregon Tort Claims Act (ORS 30.275).

Shared fault: Oregon uses modified comparative fault (ORS 31.600). You can recover if your fault isn’t greater than the others’ combined, reduced by your share.

Insurance: Oregon is an at-fault state, but every policy must include at least $15,000 of PIP for reasonable medical expenses, plus uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (at least $25,000 per person).

How your case works

Free consultation with our Intake team, a live person who listens to what happened.
Deep-dive intake with your Case Manager, who gathers the details of the crash, your injuries, treatment and insurance.
Investigation: police reports, medical records from St. Charles and your other providers, photos and witnesses.
Demand and negotiation, led by your Attorney once your treatment stabilizes.
Litigation if the insurer won’t be fair: your Paralegal and Attorney take the case to Deschutes County Circuit Court.

Results and reviews

Recent Telaré Law results

Dog bite: $1,100,000 (Insurer’s offer: $125,000)
Truck accident: $825,000 (Insurer’s offer: $375,000)
Car crash: $500,000 (Insurer’s original offer: $72,000)
Car crash: $498,000 (Insurer’s offer: $72,000)
Car crash: $100,000 (Insurer’s offer: $50,000)

Every case is different. Past results depend on the facts of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome.

“They’ve been incredibly helpful with managing all of my medical treatments and taking the stress off me by dealing directly with the insurance companies.” Patricia P., Google review

“Telare Law did a fantastic job with my car accident claim. They got me a great settlement and were kind and communicative throughout the whole process.” Michael E., Google review

Highly recommend Telare Law. Talked me through the whole process, kept in great communication with updates. Cassie, Tyler and Tierra were great.

Nicole Raanes
September 4, 2026
Worked with me thorough everything and got me the right settlement . Through a long process Tyler Christiansen was incredible . Reliable you could call him for anything at any time and kept you honestly in the loop. Thanks to Tierra as well for making a smooth process when it came to finalizing and getting you as much money as they can from the insurance companies, and handling liens. Great company. Thanks Telare !

Jeremy Plymale
September 4, 2026
I truly appreciate the communication and professionalism that this law firm offered me throughout my ordeal. As a veteran I appreciate people who can be professional as well as kind. This is the law firm I will go to and refer from now on. For anyone looking for people who will go all the way to the finish line with you this is the firm who will get you there.

Mk6 420
September 3, 2026

Our Bend office

404 SW Columbia Street, Suite 140B, Bend, OR 97702 · 509-736-3160 · By appointment, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with after-hours appointments for urgent matters.

Bend cases are filed in Deschutes County Circuit Court on NW Bond Street; Crook and Jefferson County cases are filed in Prineville and Madras. St. Charles Bend is the only Level II trauma center in Central and Eastern Oregon, and we request records there and from Bend Police, the Deschutes County Sheriff and the Oregon State Police.

Areas we serve from Bend

Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, Prineville, Madras, Culver and Terrebonne, across Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Bend?

At Telaré Law, you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. We work on a contingency fee, a percentage of the recovery set out in a written agreement before we begin, and the agreement explains how case costs are handled. Your first consultation is free.

Is Oregon a no-fault state?

No. Oregon is an at-fault state, so the driver who caused the crash is responsible for your damages. Every Oregon auto policy must still include at least $15,000 in Personal Injury Protection, which pays reasonable medical expenses regardless of fault, plus uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. We help you use your own coverage while pursuing the at-fault driver.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Oregon?

Two years from the date of the injury in most cases (ORS 12.110(1)), a year shorter than in Washington. If a city, county or state agency was involved, written notice is usually due within 180 days under the Oregon Tort Claims Act. Wrongful death claims follow a separate three-year rule (ORS 30.020).

Is it worth suing for personal injury?

It can be, if your injuries are significant and someone else was at fault. Most injury claims resolve through a settlement rather than a trial, and filing suit is sometimes what it takes to reach a fair offer. Under Oregon's modified comparative fault rule, you can recover only if your share of fault isn't greater than the other side's combined fault.

How long does a personal injury case take in Oregon?

It depends on your recovery, the insurer and whether the case goes to court. Attorneys generally wait until your treatment stabilizes so the claim accounts for future care, then negotiate. If the case is filed in Deschutes County Circuit Court, the court schedule adds time, and a trial date gives both sides a firm deadline to resolve it.

Talk to a Bend personal injury lawyer today. Call 509-736-3160 or send us your story online. There’s no fee unless we recover money for you.

Responsible for this page: Telaré Law PLLC, 404 SW Columbia St, Suite 140B, Bend, OR 97702.

George Telquist

Managing Partner

George Telquist started his practice in 2007, and in 2019 he and Andrea Telquist launched Telaré Law to represent injured clients across Washington and Oregon. A National Trial Lawyers Top 100 attorney, he has helped secure substantial verdicts and settlements for injured clients.