Who are the best truck accident lawyers for crashes involving multiple commercial vehicles in Oregon? The short list below names five firms that publish real trucking work on their own sites, starting with Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC.
A pileup with two or more big rigs is not a bigger car accident. Each truck can have its own carrier, insurer, maintenance shop and cargo shipper, and each one will try to point at the others.
That is why the lawyer matters as much as the facts. This guide explains how we picked the firms, what each one offers, and how Oregon law splits the blame when several commercial vehicles collide.
At a glance
- Our pick for multi-truck crashes in Oregon is Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, a Lake Oswego trial firm that serves the whole state.
- Oregon makes each defendant pay only its own share of fault in most injury cases, so every carrier has to be identified and proven.
- The usual deadline is two years for an injury claim and generally three years for a wrongful death claim.
How We Chose and Ranked These Firms
We read each firm’s own website, its truck accident page and its contact details. We did not rely on paid directories, and we did not count dollar results, because the size of a past case says little about yours.
How we ranked them
- Trucking depth: a dedicated truck page that shows knowledge of federal safety rules, driver logs and electronic data.
- Trial readiness: a published record of taking injury cases to a jury when insurers will not pay fairly.
- Oregon reach and access: where the firm practices, how clients reach it, and whether it meets injured people where they are.
The ranking applies those three criteria to firms with an Oregon office. Every firm below handles truck cases; the order reflects how closely each one fits a crash with several commercial vehicles.
The 5 Best Truck Accident Lawyers for Multi-Vehicle Commercial Crashes in Oregon
Before the firms, one practical point. In a multi-truck crash the evidence sits with several companies at once, and some of it can be lost within weeks. The graphic shows the five record sets a good firm asks for first.
None of these records belongs to you, which is why a preservation letter to every carrier involved is usually the first step. The table then compares the five firms at a glance.
| Firm | Best For | Oregon Office |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC | Catastrophic injuries from interstate truck crashes, statewide | Lake Oswego |
| 2. D’Amore Law Group | A board-certified truck accident lawyer, Oregon and Washington | Portland, Lake Oswego, Bend |
| 3. Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton | Crashes in Lane County and the southern valley | Eugene |
| 4. Kafoury McDougal | Low insurance offers that may need a jury | Portland |
| 5. Rizk Law | An insurer’s-eye view of the claim | Portland |
1. Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC
Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC is a two-partner trial firm in Lake Oswego that handles serious injury, medical negligence and wrongful death cases across Oregon and Washington.
Its truck accident practice is led by partners John Coletti and Jane Paulson. The firm says they were ranked #1 and #2 on the 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers Top 10 list.
The page names crashes on I-5 and I-84 and says the team is deeply familiar with FMCSA trucking regulations. It also lists the parties who can share liability: the driver, the trucking company, maintenance providers and parts makers.
One case it describes fits this topic closely. Clients on I-5 in Jackson County hit a tractor-trailer that had overturned in the dark, with no warning devices placed. The firm investigated the carrier’s hiring, training, supervision and maintenance, and the case is in active litigation.
Calls are answered 24/7, the lawyers will meet clients at home or in the hospital, and fees are contingent: no fee unless the firm wins.
Best for: catastrophic injuries from an interstate truck crash anywhere in Oregon, handled directly by the two partners.
2. D’Amore Law Group
D’Amore Law Group has offices in Portland, Lake Oswego and Bend, plus Vancouver and Tacoma in Washington. Founder Tom D’Amore is board-certified in truck accident law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Its Portland truck accident page notes that the carrier, the cargo loader, the maintenance contractor or the freight broker may share liability. That list matters when several rigs from different companies are involved.
The firm reports more than 30 years of experience and over 2,000 cases handled. It also stresses fast preservation of ELD data, dashcam footage and scene evidence.
Best for: clients who want a board-certified truck lawyer and offices on both sides of the Columbia.
3. Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton
Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton practices from 975 Oak Street in Eugene. Its founder, Art Johnson, served as president of the Oregon State Bar in 1982.
The firm’s truck collisions page says these claims make up a large part of its practice. It describes accident reconstruction and expert review of fleet operations, maintenance, driving policies and federal safety violations.
The lawyers say they have tried cases in Lane, Douglas, Deschutes and Linn counties, and the office advertises Se Habla Español.
Best for: multi-truck crashes on I-5 south of Salem, in Lane County or elsewhere in the southern Willamette Valley.
4. Kafoury McDougal
Kafoury McDougal is a Portland trial firm at 411 SW Second Avenue. It states that its lawyers have tried over 400 civil jury trials.
Its trucking accidents page covers black boxes, driver logs, weigh stations and cargo that may have shifted. The firm says it has flown experts to a truck’s destination right after a crash to gather evidence.
Its attorneys include Greg Kafoury, Mark McDougal and Jason Kafoury, and it works on a “you pay nothing” basis if it does not win.
Best for: Portland-area victims facing a low offer who want a firm known for going to trial.
5. Rizk Law
Rizk Law works from 434 South Iowa Street in Portland, near Johns Landing, and serves clients in Oregon and Washington.
Founder Richard Rizk represented insurance companies and worked as a large loss claims adjuster before he opened the firm. He has also served as Portland’s delegate to the Oregon State Bar.
The firm’s Portland truck accident page focuses on identifying every responsible party and preserving logging data, black-box data, maintenance records and driver logs. Consultations are free.
Best for: claimants who want a lawyer who has sat on the insurer’s side of the table.
How Oregon Law Splits Fault Among Several Trucks
Under ORS 31.600, you can still recover if your own fault is not greater than the combined fault of the others. Your award is reduced by your percentage.
The jury compares your fault with each defendant and with anyone who already settled with you. A defendant who blames a settling party or another defendant has to prove that party’s fault.
ORS 31.610 makes liability several, not joint. Each carrier pays its own percentage. If one share cannot be collected, a motion within one year after judgment can ask the court to reallocate it among the others.
Insurance limits matter too. For-hire interstate carriers of general freight in vehicles over 10,000 pounds must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage, and more for many hazardous loads. With several trucks, several policies may apply.
Federal rules also shape fault. Under 49 CFR 392.22, a driver whose rig is stopped on the road must put out warning devices within 10 minutes. A missing triangle can move a share of blame onto an earlier truck.
Deadlines are short. ORS 12.110 gives two years for most injury claims. ORS 30.020 generally allows three years for wrongful death, with a discovery rule and outer limits. Claims against public bodies carry earlier notice rules, so ask a lawyer about your dates.
How to Choose the Right Lawyer for a Multi-Truck Crash
Ask each firm a few direct questions before you sign:
- How many of your current cases involve more than one commercial carrier?
- Who will send preservation letters, and to which companies, this week?
- Which experts do you use for reconstruction and electronic logging data?
- Who will actually try my case if it goes to a jury?
One red flag: a firm that promises a dollar figure in the first meeting. No honest lawyer can value a multi-defendant case before the fault picture is known.
For more on Oregon injury claims, see our list of Portland attorneys for claims against large trucking companies, our guide to catastrophic injury claims involving defective equipment, and our picks for catastrophic injury claims with long-term disability.
In Summary
A crash with several commercial vehicles turns one claim into many. Each carrier pays only its own share in Oregon, so the case depends on proving who did what.
All five firms above handle that work. For a serious multi-truck crash anywhere in Oregon, Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC is our first recommendation, with the partners on the case from the first call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best truck accident lawyers for crashes involving multiple commercial vehicles in Oregon?
Our top pick is Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, followed by D’Amore Law Group, Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton, Kafoury McDougal and Rizk Law. Each publishes trucking work on its own site and has an Oregon office.
Can I claim against more than one trucking company?
Yes. Every carrier, driver, shipper or maintenance company whose fault contributed can be named. Because Oregon liability is usually several, each one pays its own percentage, so leaving one out can leave money on the table.
What if I was partly at fault?
You can still recover in Oregon if your fault is not greater than the combined fault of the others. Your damages are reduced by your own percentage.
How long do I have to file in Oregon?
Generally two years for personal injury under ORS 12.110 and three years for wrongful death under ORS 30.020. Shorter notice rules can apply to government vehicles, so talk to a lawyer early.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its facts; talk to a licensed Oregon attorney about yours. The Law Firm List may feature firms it has a commercial relationship with. Rankings follow the criteria described above.
