Sometimes cases involve both Oregon and Washington law and it is best to have an attorney licensed in both states. Clark Law and Associates, LLC has lawyers licensed in both Oregon and Washington. For instance, if a Vancouver Washington resident is in an auto accident whereby the Washington resident is rear-ended by a Portland Oregon driver while in Oregon, Oregon law will apply to tort claims against the Oregon at-fault driver. But Washington law will apply in relation to insurance contract claims for payment of medical bills and wages before the case is resolved against the at-fault driver. Washington law may also apply if the at-fault Portland, Oregon driver only has a minimal insurance policy, and the Washington resident suffers serious injuries. A Washington underinsured motorist claim may be necessary against the Washington State insurance policy to fully compensate the Washington resident. Other law firms, even as far as Seattle, have worked with our law firm because they need attorneys who practice law in both Oregon and Washington when inevitably legal issues arise involving the laws of both states.
