When you’ve been hurt, you deserve a lawyer who knows the other side.
Over 20 years helping injured Oregonians, plus 14 years as an insurance defense attorney.
Personal injury consultations are free.
- 2001Began practicing law
- 14 yrsInsurance defense attorney
- 2014Opened his own firm
- AlbanyHometown office on Ellsworth St
I know the methods insurers use to push you to settle for less.
My 14 years as an insurance defense attorney taught me how my injury case opponents think and strategize. When you choose me, you choose that intuition.
Working with an experienced attorney can be the difference between a lowball settlement and the compensation you deserve. Don’t let anyone talk you into accepting less. Team up with an advocate who has insider knowledge of the other side’s tactics.
- Car, motorcycle and commercial truck accidents
- Workplace injuries, dog bites and slip-and-falls
- Medical malpractice and other serious injuries
Your clock started the day you were hurt.
ORS 12.110 · ORS 30.275
In Oregon, two years from the date of your accident is the standard time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit. If a city, county, state agency or other public body may be responsible, written notice is usually due much sooner: within 180 days.
Put in the date and see where you stand. Exceptions can shorten or extend these windows, so treat the result as a reason to call, not a final answer.
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Enter the date to measure your general filing window.
General information, not legal advice. Minors, injuries discovered later, wrongful death and other situations follow different rules (ORS 12.110, 12.160, 30.020, 30.275).
Three steps, and you only take the first.
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Tell me what happened
Call 541-500-8082 or send a brief description online. Personal injury consultations are free, and we will talk about whether you may have a case.
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I take on the other side
I analyze your case, gather what proves it and deal with the insurance companies, so their calls come to me instead of you.
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You focus on recovery
I push for a fair settlement, and I am prepared to take your case to trial if they refuse. Your job is to get better.
Injury first. Also there for the rest of life’s hard days.
- Exh. APersonal InjuryHurt by someone else’s recklessness or negligence: falls, dog bites, workplace injuries and more. Consultations are free.
- Exh. A-1Motor Vehicle AccidentsCar, motorcycle and commercial truck crashes. I manage the case so you can focus on healing.
- Exh. BCriminal DefenseDUIs, theft, assault, drug charges, misdemeanors and felonies. A detail-oriented trial attorney in your corner.
- Exh. CBankruptcyChapter 7 and Chapter 13 relief for hardworking people buried in debt.
- Exh. DFamily LawCustody, support, paternity, adoption and modifications, handled with less stress for your family.
- Exh. D-1DivorceAn objective advocate for the strategic decisions of a dissolution, and for what comes after it.
The Talmadge Firm is a debt relief agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Edward H. Talmadge
I began practicing law in 2001 and have owned my own firm since 2014. I take a collaborative approach: sound advice from years of experience, while staying with each client’s needs and the outcome they want.
My passion for justice comes from wanting to help people in tough situations. I work to thoroughly analyze every case so that I can advocate with impact for my personal injury, bankruptcy and criminal defense clients. Born and raised in the Willamette Valley, most people in Albany know me from my bus advertisements.
Learn more about me“I love to collaborate with my clients and help them move forward in whatever way I can.”
— Ed Talmadge
A hometown office on Ellsworth Street.
My goal is dedicated litigation help for my hometown of Albany and my neighbors across the valley. Look for the TALMADGE LAW sign with the orca.
Talmadge Firm425 Ellsworth Street SWAlbany, OR 97321
- Albany
- Corvallis
- Salem
- Eugene
- Lebanon
Plain answers before you call.
Still unsure? Call 541-500-8082. A short conversation is usually the fastest answer.
Is the first consultation free?
Personal injury consultations are free. Call the office or send a short description of what happened, and we will set a time to talk about whether you may have a case. For criminal defense, bankruptcy and family law matters, call to talk about your situation and next steps.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Oregon?
Two years from the date of your accident is the standard time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Oregon. Exceptions may apply, and claims against a public body usually need written notice within 180 days. Use the deadline finder, then call so we can check the dates that apply to you.
What should I do right after an accident?
Get care first. Then, as soon as you are able, write down how the accident happened, keep a daily log of your pain and how your injuries affect you, note missed work and other losses, and summarize every conversation with witnesses, medical staff and insurance representatives. If you can’t, ask a close friend or family member to help.
What if I was partly at fault?
Even if you’re partially at fault for your accident, or if you don’t think your injuries are serious, you may still be entitled to compensation. That is worth a free conversation before you accept anything from an insurer.
Will my case have to go to trial?
I work hard to get the other side to the negotiating table for a settlement that works for you. If they refuse, I am prepared to take your case to trial and present it to a jury.
Do you only take cases in Albany?
My office is in Albany, my hometown. I represent people in Corvallis, Salem, Eugene, Lebanon and throughout Linn and Benton counties.