Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC

Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC Personal Injury and Accident Lawyers with offices in Bend, Eugene, Grants Pass, Medford, Portland and Roseburg. We Have Experience. We Get Results.

We represent individuals and victims of crime throughout Oregon and Washington. Our personal injury Attorneys have recovered more than $30,000,000 in the last three years for our injured clients. For more than 50 years, the Oregon personal injury and accident lawyers at Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys have represented persons injured by the negligence of others. When you are a client with our personal injury law firm, your needs are our top priority. Using a team approach, we will help you navigate through difficult legal matters with experience, compassion, and track record of successful multi-million dollar awards and settlements.

If you are the victim of a person facing criminal charges, it can feel overwhelming - especially for someone who has nev...
09/21/2026

If you are the victim of a person facing criminal charges, it can feel overwhelming - especially for someone who has never been through the legal system before. With that in mind, we wanted to share a general overview of how a criminal case typically moves through the courts and what individuals can expect along the way.

Swipe to learn more. And as you review, keep in mind that formal charges or indictments may be filed before or after arrest, depending on the jurisdiction and case type, but they will be filed before arraignment.

If you are a crime victim and have questions about criminal charges or would like to discuss whether you have a civil claim arising out of the criminal conduct, please feel free to contact us. We are here to help and support.

Back-to-school season presents a good opportunity to ensure your kids are equipped with the habits and knowledge to stay...
09/07/2026

Back-to-school season presents a good opportunity to ensure your kids are equipped with the habits and knowledge to stay safe throughout the school day. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:

🔵Make sure your children know their full names, your phone number, home addresses, and how to reach a trusted adult. A laminated safety card kept in their backpack with this info, plus any medical conditions, can be a good addition.

🔵Teach and reinforce proper hand-washing, and remind them not to share food or drink. These simple habits go a long way toward keeping illnesses from spreading through the classroom.

🔵A backpack should weigh no more than 15% of your child's body weight, and both straps should always be used to evenly distribute the load on your child’s back. An overstuffed bag can cause real strain over time.

🔵Talk with your child about bullying — how to recognize it, how to report it, and who their designated trusted adult at school is if they ever feel unsafe or need help.

🔵 Avoid putting your child's first name on the outside of backpacks or lunch boxes; initials or names on the inside are a safer option for labeling belongings.

At-school safety is a collective effort, and taking precautions for your students can help keep students across your community safe.

As always, if you have questions or other needs this school year, give us a call. We are here for you.

We didn't get into this work for the lists.But when a national outlet puts an Oregon firm on one, we'll take it — becaus...
09/04/2026

We didn't get into this work for the lists.

But when a national outlet puts an Oregon firm on one, we'll take it — because it means the work our clients trusted us with got noticed.

Tim Williams was featured in MSN's "The Legal Elite: 10 Lawyers Setting New Standards in 2026."

Here's what that's actually built on: decades representing injured Oregonians against the country's largest insurance companies. Six offices — Bend, Eugene, Medford, Grants Pass, Roseburg, Portland. And one rule we've never broken: you don't pay us a dime unless we win.

Because the standard that matters isn't in a magazine. It's the 9pm phone call from someone who just got rear-ended and has an adjuster already asking for a recorded statement.

(Don't give that statement. Call a lawyer first. That one is free advice!)

→ Injured in Oregon? Get a free, no-obligation case review. Link in bio or RoyDwyer.com. We'll tell you straight whether you have a case — even when the answer is no.

And here's a link to the online version of the article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/the-legal-elite-10-lawyers-setting-new-standards-in-2026/ar-AA2bhQ2Q

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, a national reminder that many slip, trip, and fall accidents can be avoide...
09/01/2026

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, a national reminder that many slip, trip, and fall accidents can be avoided through greater awareness and proactive safety measures. As seasonal conditions begin to change, hazards such as wet leaves, uneven walkways, reduced daylight, and slippery surfaces can increase the risk of serious injuries both inside and outside the home.

So, we have put together some important safety reminders to help you and your loved ones reduce your risk of fall-related accidents this season. Swipe to learn more.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident caused by unsafe conditions, contact us to discuss your legal options and learn how we may be able to help.

Before your kids head out the door, make sure they know how to get to school safely, no matter how they are getting ther...
08/28/2026

Before your kids head out the door, make sure they know how to get to school safely, no matter how they are getting there. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

🔵Walking to school? Stick to sidewalks, cross only at crosswalks, make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street, and always walk in a group when possible.

🔵Riding a bike? A properly fitted helmet is non-negotiable. Remind students to ride on the right side of the road with traffic, come to a complete stop before crossing, and choose a route with minimal intersections and light traffic.

🔵Taking the bus? Students should stand at least 6 feet back from the curb when waiting for a bus, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding, and never walk behind or in front of a bus without making eye contact with the driver first.

🔵Getting dropped off? If you drive your child to school, obey school zone speed limits, follow your school's drop-off procedure, and never pass a bus that is loading or unloading children.

🔵Teen drivers? Review the basics of safe driving. This includes, but is not limited to, having all passengers wear seatbelts, putting devices away while driving, and driving the speed limit.

We hope you find these tips helpful as students transition back to school. As always, if you have any needs or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are happy to help.

After a car crash, the visible injuries are not the only ones that matter. Navigating emotional distress can be a crucia...
08/25/2026

After a car crash, the visible injuries are not the only ones that matter. Navigating emotional distress can be a crucial part of the recovery process, and depending on the facts and the law appliable to the involved incident, emotional distress may also be part of a personal injury claim. Swipe for more information.

A personal injury matter can involve more than medical bills and physical recovery. If emotional distress is part of what you are dealing with after a crash, it is important to understand how it may affect both your healing and your legal claim. We are here to help guide you. Reach out to our team today.

Navigating the aftermath of an injury can be incredibly overwhelming. One particularly overwhelming aspect of this can b...
08/20/2026

Navigating the aftermath of an injury can be incredibly overwhelming. One particularly overwhelming aspect of this can be dealing with insurance claims. It can be hard to know what to say, when to communicate with adjusters, and what a fair claim really looks like.

That is where dedicated personal injury attorneys come in. Swipe to see why it can be pertinent to speak to an attorney before speaking to an insurance company after an injury.

If you or a loved one has been injured and needs legal guidance, do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to help protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Renting a car on vacation can be a fairly routine practice, but this can quickly change when you are involved in a crash...
08/17/2026

Renting a car on vacation can be a fairly routine practice, but this can quickly change when you are involved in a crash while driving a rental car. The steps you take after a crash in a rental car can be crucial, but not many people are aware of what to do.

That is why our team wanted to share a brief overview of what to do if you are involved in a crash while renting a car. Swipe for more information.

If you or someone you love is involved in a crash while driving a rental car, do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to help protect your interests.

Six levels. Only some of them are worth what you think.Dr. Ian Dunbar's Dog Bite Scale grades a bite by what the wound a...
08/14/2026

Six levels. Only some of them are worth what you think.

Dr. Ian Dunbar's Dog Bite Scale grades a bite by what the wound actually shows — six levels, from a snap that never breaks skin to a fatal attack. ERs, animal control, and courts all use it.

Here's what most Oregonians don't learn until they're already hurt:

Under ORS 31.360, a dog owner cannot defend your claim by saying they had no idea their dog would do this. Medical bills, lost wages, future surgeries — recoverable, without proving the owner saw it coming.

Then the statute stops. It covers economic losses only.

The scarring. The nerve damage you'll feel for years. The panic that hits when a dog rounds the corner. Your child who won't walk past the neighbor's fence anymore. None of that is covered by that statute. To recover for any of it, you have to prove the owner was negligent — or knew the dog was dangerous and did nothing. Or, in limited situations, that the dog was known to be so dangerous the claim qualifies as strict liability under Oregon law.

But that's a different case, built on different evidence: prior complaints, leash-law violations, the neighbor who says "that dog has gone after people before." Evidence that gets harder to find every week that passes.

And the same statute expressly lets the owner argue you provoked the dog - a claim that is often falsely made just to prevent you from recovering.

This is why two people with identical wounds may walk away with wildly different outcomes. It isn't the severity of the bite. It's what was documented, and how fast.

Generally two years from the date of the bite. Then the door closes.

Bitten by a dog? Contact us today by phone or through our website for a free consultation — we'll tell you honestly whether you have a case.



*Source: Dr. Ian Dunbar's Dog Bite Scale (Official Authorized Version), Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

Four years running — and it's still all because of you. 🏆Southern Oregon voted Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, P.C. B...
08/12/2026

Four years running — and it's still all because of you. 🏆

Southern Oregon voted Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, P.C. Best Law Firm and Best Personal Injury Lawyer in the 2026 Best of Southern Oregon awards. Four consecutive years, both categories, and it hasn't stopped meaning something to us.

Our Medford and Grants Pass offices make up our Southern Oregon offices, and we have four more across the state — but we've never operated as six separate firms. Call any office and you get the whole team behind you.

Thank you for trusting us with your case and your recovery. We don't take that lightly.

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