Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC
4.8
(126 reviews)
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Car Accident
Pedestrian Accidents
Motorcycle Accident
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
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4.8 (126 reviews)
Verified
Car Accident
Pedestrian Accidents
Motorcycle Accident
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Open
See working hours
About the law firm
Salem Personal Injury Attorneys
Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC is a respected Salem personal injury law firm with a history dating back to 1958. Founded originally as Brown & Burt, PC by Charlie Burt and Lawrence Brown, the firm has evolved through decades of dedicated advocacy for injured individuals and families throughout Oregon. During the 1970s, Keith Swanson, Neil Lathen, Mic Alexander, and Don McCann joined the practice, helping establish the firm as one of Oregon’s premier personal injury law firms. Today, under the leadership of Travis Prestwich and Brian Lathen, the firm continues its longstanding commitment to representing injury victims in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. The attorneys at Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC exclusively represent plaintiffs and never insurance companies. This focused approach enables the firm to provide aggressive, personalized representation to individuals harmed by negligence, unsafe conditions, and catastrophic accidents. The firm handles a wide range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, trucking collisions, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, nursing home neglect, premises liability claims, wrongful death cases, and asbestos-related mesothelioma litigation.Salem Car Accident Lawyers Focused on Results
A serious car accident can leave victims facing painful injuries, emotional trauma, mounting medical expenses, lost wages, and uncertainty about the future. Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC understands the overwhelming challenges accident victims experience and works diligently to pursue maximum compensation on behalf of clients throughout Oregon. The firm represents individuals injured in rear-end collisions, distracted driving accidents, commercial trucking crashes, motorcycle accidents, and catastrophic injury cases. Attorneys investigate every claim thoroughly by gathering police reports, witness statements, medical records, photographs, surveillance footage, and expert evaluations when necessary. Insurance companies frequently attempt to minimize settlements or pressure injury victims into accepting compensation that fails to reflect the full extent of damages. Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC aggressively negotiates with insurance companies while preparing every case for possible litigation if fair settlement offers are not made. The legal team pursues compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, future treatment needs, lost income, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other accident-related damages. By handling insurance negotiations, investigations, and legal filings, the attorneys allow clients to focus on recovery and rebuilding their lives.Personalized Representation and Aggressive Advocacy
Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC believes every injury victim deserves compassionate legal guidance, responsive communication, and experienced courtroom representation. The firm has earned referrals from attorneys, judges, and former clients because of its reputation for integrity, professionalism, and successful advocacy. The attorneys understand the local courts, insurance company tactics, and legal strategies necessary to protect injury victims throughout Salem and the surrounding Oregon communities. Every case receives careful preparation and direct attorney involvement from beginning to resolution. The firm operates on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney's fees unless compensation is successfully recovered. Free consultations are available, and attorneys are willing to travel to injured clients who cannot visit the office because of their medical condition. Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC has earned recognition from organizations including Oregon Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and U.S. News & World Report’s Top Law Firms. The attorneys remain committed to protecting injury victims and pursuing justice through settlement negotiations, litigation, and trial advocacy. With more than six decades of personal injury experience, the firm continues to help clients navigate difficult legal and financial challenges after serious accidents while pursuing the compensation they deserve.Contact Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a Salem car accident or personal injury incident, Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC is prepared to help you pursue compensation and justice.Areas we Serve
Salem
Case types
Car Accident
Pedestrian Accidents
Motorcycle Accident
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Brain Injury
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Working hours and location
monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wednesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
saturday
Closed
sunday
Closed
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