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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Mike's Reviews On Google

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.

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.

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

2 years ago I was involved in an accident while commuting home from work on my bicycle. [...] I was left unconscious in the road for over 3 hours until my wife came looking for me. She found me unconscious, laying in a pool of blood and vomit with my helmet cracked from impact. I was left with a TBI, fractured hand and multiple contusions and lacerations that required immediate care. I suffered memory, speech, vision and auditory impairment that continues today. -->More

client Steph Johnson a cyclist seriously injured, review on Google business profile for Portland bicycle accident attorney Michael Colbach. Steph Johnson
5 star review posted on Google about Portland bicycle accident attorney Michael Colbach handling of their bicycle accident case
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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.

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

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

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.

... 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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Insurance companies rarely offer you a fair amount for your injuries without a lawyer.

  1. In a case where an injured client was blamed for the accident and offered a bit less than $100,000 and in 2024 a jury awarded client over $4 million.
  2. In another case where my client was offered $4,000 before he hired me. At trial a jury awarded client $550,000.
  3. In another case the insurance company originally blamed my client and would not even fix his motorcycle. I filed a lawsuit and a month before trial they offered $2 million and said they would never pay a penny more. After picking a jury and presenting witnesses, they nearly tripled their offer and the case settled.

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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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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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, maritime worker and passenger injury accidents / Jones Act, bicycle doored accidents, bicycle right hooked hit by a car, herniated disc injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Oregon third party worker compensation claims, bus accidents, logging accidents, legal malpractice, 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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