Practice Areas

At the Law Office of Gibbs McVea, we strive to achieve fair and equitable results for our clients in the practice areas of personal injury, criminal defense and premises liability. By implementing intelligent, efficient and aggressive strategies on behalf of our clients, we have built a successful firm armed with the primary objective of protecting our clients' rights and helping them fulfill their pressing legal needs.

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•	Personal Injury
•	DUI
•	Motor Vehicle Accidents
•	Premises Liability
•	Criminal Defense

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Personal Injury

At the law office of Gibbs McVea, our attorneys take every action possible to aggressively represent injured clients against the opposing side's insurance company, which frequently tries every tactic available to avoid paying damages for injuries caused by its customer's negligence. Working as a team, we do our own investigation of the accident. We reconstruct what happened from police reports, witness statements, and crash scene investigations. This investigation helps us to form a solid claim for compensation for the injuries suffered by our client and allows us to rebut the arguments of the insurance defense attorneys. If you have been hurt in an accident, contact our Oregon personal injury lawyers at Gibbs McVea's law office.

Our representation covers a wide variety of personal injury cases including:

• Auto Accidents • Burn / Fire Injuries • Dog Bites • Slip / Fall • Retail Accidents • Head and Eye Injuries

• Children's Injuries • Motorcycle Accidents • Bicycle Accidents • Boating Accidents • Municipality Negligence • Wrongful Death

Further Reading / Examples

Dog Bite Injury or Animal Attack Injuries
Dog bites or other animal attacks can often be very traumatic. Not only are there physical injuries to deal with, but there are also emotional effects associated with being attacked by a neighbor's dog, cat, or other animal. We make sure that the long-term effects are taken into account in every case.

Retail Accident Attorney
Whether the injuries are caused due to the negligence of a retail store, in a so-called "slip and fall," a premises liability case, or in an accident due to the negligence of a municipality or other landowner, we fully investigate to prepare the best case for recovery. We will work with the offending owners to reach an adequate settlement, and if necessary, take your case to trial to attempt to get you the compensation you deserve.

Municipality Negligence
In cases against a government body such as a town or county, the tort claim notice provisions give a limited amount of time to give notice to the defendant. In other words, if you miss the deadline to give notice to a municipality, county, or other government entity, your case is over before it gets started. If you have been hurt due to state negligence, contact a premises liability attorney at the Law Office of Gibbs McVea.

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DUI

DUI charges apply to citizens from all walks of life equally - from those having one drink too many at the office Christmas party to those on an all night drinking binge at the local tavern. Moreover, tougher state laws and more focused law enforcement efforts have greatly increased the chances of a drunk driver being caught and punished. If you routinely drink and drive, it is very likely that you will be cited at some point and if an accident is caused by your drunk driving, your legal troubles will be considerably heightened.

Even for a first time DUI or DUII offender, the penalties can be severe: license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory overnight incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record for several years and typically results in higher insurance premiums. Not to mention, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment opportunities.

The Law Office of Gibbs McVea has earned a reputation throughout the local legal community for its handling of DUI, DUII, speeding tickets and reckless driving cases. Please do not leave your DUI case to chance. Our highly-skilled DUI attorney, Joshua Gibbs, will try and help you avoid jail, large fines, and the loss of your driving privileges. He has the experience and knowledge to vigorously defend you without compromise.

Warning! Your Oregon Driver's License May Be at Risk of Suspension

If you have are facing DUI charges in Oregon, don't hesitate to call the Law Office of Gibbs McVea to get the help you need. Remember, Oregon has an automatic suspension law. Please note: license suspension in Oregon is automatic, unless you request a hearing on the issue, in writing, within 10 days after receiving the notice of suspension. In short, if you do nothing, you will lose your license. Please call us today to try and avoid possible jail time, loss of driving privileges and expensive fines.

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Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you were injured in an accident, please do not proceed without legal counsel as dealing with the insurance companies can prove to be a frustrating and daunting task. At the Law Office of Gibbs McVea, we will battle large insurance companies for you and assist you in your efforts to obtain a full and fair settlement.

At the Gibbs McVea law office, we handle motor vehicle accident cases in which our clients have incurred catastrophic injuries, including multiple broken bones, severe back injuries, spinal cord injuries, quadriplegia, paraplegia, loss of limbs, loss of hearing or loss of sight. We also handle matters involving wrongful death in fatal car crashes.

We strive for full recovery for past and future expenses including lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, or loss of companionship for family members. If we are unable to obtain a satisfactory settlement that provides for full compensation, we will take your case before judge and jury.

We fully investigate each accident to make prepare a strong case for the liability of the party or parties that injured you. This investigation includes reviewing police reports, interviewing all possible witnesses, inspecting the crash scene, and reviewing medical records.

We also represent clients who have been injured in bicycle accidents, car-bike accidents, pedestrian accidents and motorcycle accidents, including motor scooter and all terrain vehicles (ATV) accidents. Our office represents those injured in boating accidents as well and the family members of loved ones killed in wrecks due to commercial trucking accidents.

The Oregon Dram Shop laws make tavern owners responsible for their negligence in serving an already intoxicated person. That means that plaintiffs may also be able to seek damages from a tavern owner who served the drunk driver who caused an accident.

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Trucking Accidents versus Auto Accidents
Collisions involving trucks can prove to be much more complicated than those involving only autos. For instance, in trucking cases the documentation of the use of the truck may come into play as an important aspect in determining liability, while maintenance records and drivers' logs may also tell part of the story. In trucking cases, a large number of attorneys and insurance companies often get involved, further complicating the already complex legal issues. (Sometimes the tractor is owned by one company and the trailer is owned by another.) Our lawyers know how to navigate these intricate cases.

Injuries Common to Truck Accidents
Due to the size of trucks and the high speed at which they travel on the Interstate, truck accident injuries are often much more serious. Far too often truck accident victims suffer traumatic brain injuries, paralysis or other catastrophic injuries.

Motorcycle Accidents
A high percentage of multi-vehicle accidents involving motorcyclists are not the biker's fault, as most automobile drivers don't recognize or simply don't want to recognize, the proper attention that must be given to motorcycles.

If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another driver, product defect or unsafe roadways or hazards, it is advisable to retain the services of an attorney who understands your unique situation and how it applies to the legal system, your insurance company, and the other party's attorneys. Motorcycle accident lawyer John McVea has the knowledge, experience and resources needed to help secure results.

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Premises Liability

At the Law Office of Gibbs McVea, we use our knowledge and experience of premises liability cases to assist those clients who have been seriously injured due to the negligence of property owners, property managers, and commercial business owners. When these property owners and managers fail to protect their visitors and guests from injury, an experienced attorney can help secure the compensation you need to fully recover.

If you sustained injuries in a commercial establishment, you may be entitled to damages.

We provide comprehensive premises liability representation for those claims involving:

• Slip & Fall Injuries (Retail) • Falling Objects

• Dog Bites • Inadequate Security

Securing financial compensation in premises liability cases can be difficult because of confusing issues of ownership, responsibility, and causation. As a result, working with an experienced slip and fall lawyer can mean the difference between a favorable or unfavorable result.

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Negligent Security
You have a right to be safe when you are in public places. Crime prevention and security, or the lack thereof, plays an important role in cases where someone is the victim of a crime in a public or commercial place.

Premises liability claims stemming from negligent security can arise out of injuries on almost any type of property, including:

• Supermarkets • Parking Lots & Ramps • Stadiums • Amusement Parks

• Shopping Malls • Hotels & Motels • Bars & Restaurants

All of these places invite the public to be present and because of this you have a right to be safe from injury while on the property.

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Criminal Defense

The Law Office of Gibbs McVea is dedicated to providing results-oriented and aggressive criminal defense to all of our clients no matter how serious the charges. You can rest assured that our firm will always offer a realistic and honest assessment of your legal position and provide you with trustworthy advice on how you may proceed with your case.

If you have been accused of a crime, you should speak with a criminal defense attorney immediately. The Law Office of Gibbs McVea has the criminal defense knowledge to help you through this difficult time.

Our firm represents clients in a multitude of criminal cases including:

• Theft • Expungement • Property Crimes • DUI / DUII • Reckless Driving

• Assault & Domestic Issues • Drug Possession • Murder • Juvenile Delinquency

While our attorneys enjoy a high rate of success in negotiations with the prosecution, they are always fully prepared to aggressively defend you at trial.

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Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile delinquency is unfortunately one of the fastest growing areas of criminal law. No parent wants to get a phone call that their son or daughter has been arrested and charged with a crime. When this happens you may require the services of a compassionate and experienced lawyer to help your family through this process.

In a recent study, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), juvenile offenders accounted for nearly 11.9 percent of violent crimes - including, 20.3 percent of property crimes that occur in the United States every day. Please note if your child has been charged with a serious misdemeanor or felony they can end up behind bars for a significant amount of time as they can be charged with a crime as an adult.

Some of the more common juvenile crimes include:

• Gang-related Activities • Shoplifting • Curfew Violations • Date Rape

• Property Violations • Underage Drinking • Drug Trafficking / Possession

A child convicted of a crime has many legal options of which he or she should be aware. The Law Office of Gibbs McVea has the experience and knowledge needed to assist you through the juvenile justice system.

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