Why should you hire Michael Colbach for your Portland personal injury attorney? Proven Results.

Michael A. Colbach Attorney at Law, PC  is a Portland, Oregon bicycle accident attorney and trial lawyer with proven results. Michael A. Colbach

In the fall of 2022, I was hit by a car while bike commuting and had multiple injuries. I was initially reluctant to work with a personal injury lawyer but thankfully I reached out to Michael Colbach. -->More

former client Slater Tai left 5 star review for Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach for his personal injury case after being hit by a car on his bike commute and enduring several injuries. Slater Tai
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of his personal injury case.
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Michael Colbach has 28 client reviews on Google with a 4.7 rating out of 5

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$11.5 million for injured client.

$125,000 underinsured motorist arbitration award for injured driver. Farmer's offer was zero.

$1.3 million settlement for injured motorist.

$100,000 policy limits settlement for injured driver. His final offer before he hired me was $10,000.

I can make car insurance companies pay when they do not want to by taking your case to a jury.  

Insurance companies do not pay you a fair amount because they want to. They only pay you when they have to. Oftentimes, after I file a lawsuit, Insurance companies significantly increase the offer because they have to weigh the risk of settlement against the risk of a big jury verdict. Most of the time they will not take that risk and end up paying my clients a fair settlement.

As a lawyer myself, I hired Mike to work on my personal injury case because I knew that he was a person of integrity who cared about this clients. He took the time to answer my questions and zealously advocated for me. I was never confused -->More

former client Michelle Ryan a lawyer herself left 5 star review for Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach for her personal injury case because she knew Mike was a person of integrity who cared about his clients, and zealously advocated for them. Michelle Ryan
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of her personal injury case.
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Portland bicycle accident attorney chosen by legal colleagues as a super lawyer for over ten straight years

Portland bicycle accident attorney is rated by his lawyer peers at Avvo with a 9.9 out of 10

Recently I had Mike Colbach represent my wife in an auto accident [...] Because of the accident my wife was in the ICU at OHSU and wasn't able to talk so I worked with him. Right away Mike took control and told me to concentrate on taking care of my wife and he would handle all the insurance issues, court filings, hospital bills etc.Also, Mike was not one bit intimidated by one of the largest auto insurance companies in the country and in fact looked forward to the challenge of meeting them in court.......I guess they didn't like the odds and settled out of court for the full amount he demanded. -->More

client of Portland personal injury lawyer Michael Colbach who represented his wife in a serious injury auto accident when she was in the ICU at OHSU, Mike got the full settlement amount demanded quickly allowing client to recovery and stay with spouse. Arnie Mulick
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of his wife's personal injury case when she was in the ICU at OHSU.
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Mike Colbach Portland, Oregon motorcycle accident attorney and trial lawyer with proven results. Mike on his Honda CBR 600 motorcycle at Portland International Raceway


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$340,000 for injured motorcyclist, his offer was zero before he hired me.

$150,000 policy limits settlement for injured cyclist - his offer before he hired me was zero.

Over $5 Million car accident recovery for injured motorist. Before he hired me the insurance company would not even pay for his property damage.

$250,000 policy limits settlement for injured pedestrian.

$339,000 jury verdict for cyclist struck by drunk driver. GEICO's only offer was $17,000, which did not even cover the medical bills.

$1.1 Million motorcycle accident recovery for injured motorcyclist.

... My boyfriend and I were involved in a very serious MVA in 2021 having been hit by a drunk driver resulting in a total loss of our vehicle and multiple bodily injuries to each of us. [...] We were able to focus on our recovery and all of the rehab necessary to heal and get well. [...] I cannot recommend Michael and his team enough to anyone who finds themselves feeling unprepared to deal with all of the challenges, insurance companies, lawyers etc., which come from and with any type of motor vehicle accident!! ---> More

Stacy Hope five star review for Portland personal injury lawyer Michael Colbach who handled her motor vehicle accident when she and her boyfriend were seriously injured by a drunk driver car accident, Mike's hanlding allowed them to recover in physical rehab and they were pleased with their arbitration award Stacy Hope
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of her auto accident case after she was seriously injured from a scooter accident
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Trial Attorney With Experience Can Make A Difference.

I have tried over 140 jury trials. I have 30 years of courtroom experience. I am exclusively dedicated to practicing personal injury law. As of November 2024 I have been practicing personal injury law for 22 years.

I am not afraid to take your case to trial if that is what it takes to maximize the amount of money you recover for your personal injury.

I offer one-on-one service, and I limit my case load so that I can focus on your case.

When I take a case, I believe in it, I will invest the necessary time, effort, and resources to secure a favorable outcome for you.

It is up to you or a jury to determine the value of your case.

Auto insurance companies do not get to determine the value of your Oregon car accident injury claim.

Lawsuits can be expensive, and many people do not have the money to pursue their claim.

In every case, I advance all costs associated with pursuing your case and I do not ask you for a penny until we recover from the other side.

Mike and his staff were nothing short of awesome. They were patient and kind during a very stressful time, recovering from a pretty traumatic leg injury from a scooter accident. They did more for me in 1 week than my insurance company did for me in 2. They found the witness to my accident and because of that, they were able to secure the maximum settlement. ---> more

Teri Marie Google review for her case handled by Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach hurt with a traumatic leg injury from a scooter accident says Mike and his team found a witness to her accident and were more helpful than her own insurance company received maximum settlement. Teri Marie
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of her auto accident case after she was seriously injured from a scooter accident
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Insurance companies have attorneys and adjusters whose goal is to pay you as little as they can.

You need an Oregon personal injury attorney  to fight for you. I am dedicated to helping your recover as much money as possible under the law.

Once I take your case, you can stop worrying about dealing with the insurance companies and focus on recovering. I take care of all of the paperwork, phone calls, and negotiations, so you can get on with your life.

Mike worked with me settle to a claim after I was doored and hospitalized while riding my bike. Mike and his team helped me navigate the complex insurance and claim process and ensured that I received a fair settlement. -->More

Portland personal injury lawyer former client Trig Rogers, bicyclist who was doored and hospitalized for his injuries Mike represented and got him a fair settlement. Trig Rogers
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of his bicycle accident case where he was doored and injured badly
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Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach riding on his motorcycle at Portland international raceway at the front of the group of motorcyclists. Mike at the front of the group of motorcycles at Portland International Raceway

Hire an Portland motorcycle accident lawyer who rides. 

I handle Oregon motorcycle accident cases as well as scooter and moped accident cases. Insurance companies often try to blame motorcycle riders just because they are on two wheels. It can be similar for bicycle riders and even moped / scooter riders. Insurance companies will often try to pressure you to settle quickly for less than your case actually is worth. Call me as soon as you are able to discuss your case. I do not charge for an initial consultation. If you have suffered a personal injury, you need to know right away what insurance coverage is in place to cover your medical expenses and lost wages.

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affiliated with Pro Motorcycle racer Andy DiBrino.

Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach proud to be a continued contributing affiliated sponsor for Oregon's pro motorcycle racer Andy DiBrino.
Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach is proud to be affiliated with pro motorcycle racer Andy DiBrino as his Oregon motorcycle attorney supporter.

I had a personal injury case in 2016 that a different attorney screwed up. I had a back fusion and needed a hip replacement. Things were not looking very good till Mr Colbach got involved. He settled my case for policy limits within a few months. -->More

Google Review from former client Tye Strong personal injury attorney Mike Colbach settled case for policy limits Tye Strong
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of her personal injury case case
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Factors to consider when choosing your Oregon personal injury attorney.

Before you hire an attorney, make sure they are qualified. 95% of Oregon personal injury attorneys rarely, if ever, go to trial. Most are not very good at it and have had little success at trial. If you hire a lawyer who does not try cases, you are stuck taking whatever the insurance company offers. Anyone can say that they are aggressive and will fight for your rights. Make them prove it.

Without the threat of an attorney who is willing to go to trial and seek a big jury verdict, why would an insurance company pay you what your claim is really worth?


A Portland bicycle accident lawyer who is a bicycle commuter.

As a former bike racer myself, and currently a bicycle commuter, the bicycle accident cases that I handle are particularly meaningful to me.

I started riding seriously in the mid 1990's when I sold my car and used my bicycle to commute, first hauling my mountain bike from west Linn into Lake Oswego and biking into Portland from there. Then I got a road bike and started commuting from West Linn to Portland and the Multnomah Courthouse daily, about 20 miles each way. I have put in over 30,000 miles on my bike and know what it is like to have to deal with careless drivers.

Two years ago, as I was riding my motorcycle, on my year long journey from Chile to Canada, I got very badly injured. After over 35,000 miles, my journey was abruptly interrupted, as a distracted truck driver failed to yield and cut the road a few meters ahead of me. [...] I will never thank him enough. Not only for his and his amazing crew's unparalleled professionalism, but also and perhaps even more for his help and moral support, on a more human level, when I most needed it. No wonder why he constantly gets great reviews and is the best personal injury lawyer in Oregon!-->More

Former client David Denis review of Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach for handling of his motorcycle accident case where he was seriously injured after a distracted truck driver failed to yield and cut him off on his motorcycle. David Denis
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach
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... I had no idea just how unfair the offer would be. Despite 10's of thousands of dollars in lost wages, permanent nerve damage in my arm and hand, permanent joint damage in both of my shoulders, permanent disc damage to my spine, and what I would consider to be a significant amount of pain (not to mention the inconvenience of participating in a court case and trying to get back to work ASAP), GEICO was gracious enough to offer $5k. I was shocked. Mike wasn't. -->More

client review for Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach by Matt Graham who said he had no idea how unfair the insurance settlement offer would be despite the serious nature of his injury accident, and his insurance coverage, Geico didn't offer a fair settlement until Mike Colbach got involved and got a fair settlement for his client. Matt Graham
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of his  accident and legal battle with the insurance company for a fair settlement
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Consultations are free, call 503-243-1900 or email Mike@ColbachLaw.com

Below are examples of the types of questions and information available on each of these FAQ Frequently Asked Questions pages.

Medical Bills, Insurance Coverage, Wage Loss FAQs

  • How soon after personal injury accident should you call a personal injury lawyer?
  • Do lawyers get paid before medical bills?
  • What is PIP?
  • Do you need an Oregon personal injury lawyer?
  • What if the person who hit you does not have any insurance?
  • Who pays your medical bills?
  • What if your medical bills are more than your Personal Injury Protection coverage limit?
  • How I can help as your personal injury lawyer if the doctors are coming after you for unpaid bills.
  • How I can help as your personal injury lawyer if you are temporarily or permantly out of work as a result of your injuries.
  • Many people worry that they don't want to bankrupt somebody. What happens to the person you sue?

Does your auto insurance cover accidents when you are riding a bicycle or a pedestrian?

Rental Property Injury Liability FAQs

  • Do Oregon landlord tenant laws give tenants any special rights?
  • Is a landlord responsible for tenant injury?
  • Personal injury claims against landlords.
  • How much compensation for landlord negligence?

Oregon Third Party Workers Compensation Claims FAQs

  • Involved in an auto accident while on the job.

Filing a claim against an Oregon Government Entity or Oregon State Employee FAQs

  • When you are injured due to the negligence of an Oregon government employee or entity, there are a different set of rules regarding your personal injury claim.

What if the Oregon personal injury lawyer I hired blew the statute of limitations or missed a notification deadline for pursuing my personal injury lawsuit? Can you still help?

What you should know before hiring your Oregon personal injury attorney

  • Oregon personal injury attorneys do not charge the same amount, or the same types of fees.
  • Does the attorney charge more for filing a lawsuit or if you want to go to court?
  • What does the lawyer charge you for recovering your medical expenses?

Suggestions for interview questions to ask your potential personal injury attorney such as:

  1. Ask them what percentage of their practice is devoted to personal injury cases.
  2. Ask them how long they have been practicing personal injury law.
  3. Ask them how many cases they have filed.
  4. Ask them the last time they tried a case to a jury.

Oregon State Bar Attorney Referral and Member Research Tool

Learn about the Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service and learn how you can check to see whether a lawyer has ever been disciplined by the Oregon State Bar. 

PERSONAL INJURY IS ALL I DO

I exclusively practice personal injury trial law with a focus on bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle accident, car accidents involving ride share like Uber and Lyft, premises liability, rental property liability, personal injury caused by an Oregon government entity or employee, truck accidents, car accidents, moped, scooter and ebike accidents, boating accidents, bicycle doored accidents, herniated disc injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Oregon third party worker compensation claims, bus accidents, and Oregon wrongful death act claims

Areas Served in Oregon

Although my law office is in Portland, I represent people throughout Oregon: Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Bend, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Tigard, Aloha, Keizer, Grants Pass, Ashland, Oregon City, McMinnville, Redmond, Bethany, Tualatin, West Linn, Wilsonville, Boring, Damascus, Hood River, Baker City, Washington County, Multnomah County, Columbia County, Clackamas County, Lane County, Deschutes County, Malheur County, Wheeler County, Lake County, Marion County, Harney County, Grant County. ‍

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