Introduction
More than three decades of continuous practice in Salem and the surrounding Oregon region give Adams, Hill & Hess a foundation that most personal injury and workers compensation firms in the area cannot match. The firm serves clients from 339 Washington St. SE, Salem, OR 97302, and maintains two direct lines: (503) 743-0361 and (503) 399-2667. Free case evaluations are available, and the firm handles personal injury and wrongful death matters on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless the firm recovers compensation on their behalf.
When a serious injury or a workplace accident disrupts a client’s life, the firm moves through a structured four-step process: investigating the accident and gathering supporting documentation, advising clients on the optimal approach and timing to maximize compensation, negotiating with insurance companies to reach the best possible settlement, and litigating before courts or administrative agencies when the facts of the case demand it. For catastrophic injury matters, the firm brings in medical experts, life care planners, and economists to build a comprehensive picture of what the injury will cost a client over time.
Practice Areas
Car Accidents make up a significant part of the firm’s caseload. Oregon roads produce collisions with consequences that range from manageable to life-altering, and the firm pursues every available form of compensation for clients injured through another driver’s negligence.
Catastrophic Injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage resulting in paralysis, amputations, and other outcomes that permanently reshape a client’s ability to work, care for themselves, and participate in family life. These cases require expert testimony from medical professionals, life care planners, and economists to translate the full human and financial cost of the injury into a claim.
Workers Compensation represents a core component of the firm’s practice. Oregon law requires employers to carry workers compensation insurance, and the firm assists injured workers with the full range of claim-related issues: filing 801 forms, meeting claim deadlines, handling traumatic injuries and repetitive stress conditions, addressing toxic exposure and mental injury claims, navigating occupational disease determinations, responding to claim denials, pursuing appeals, and securing permanent partial disability awards.
Third-Party Claims arise in workplace accident situations where a party other than the employer bears some responsibility for the injury. These claims can be pursued alongside a workers compensation claim and often produce additional recovery.
Wrongful Death cases in Oregon must be brought by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate. Recoverable damages include funeral and burial expenses, medical costs incurred before death, lost wages and future earning capacity, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering the deceased endured. The firm guides surviving family members through the legal requirements while they focus on grieving and recovery.
Nursing Home Negligence cases address situations in which residents of care facilities are harmed by inadequate supervision, improper medical care, or outright abuse.
Injuries on Property and Premises Liability hold property owners accountable when unsafe conditions cause visitors to suffer harm.
Medical Malpractice claims arise when healthcare providers deviate from the standard of care and patients suffer preventable harm as a result.
Personal Injury covers the full spectrum of civil claims arising from another party’s negligence, from vehicle accidents to defective products.
Attorney Profiles
Daniel A. Hill is one of the firm’s named partners and contributes to its multi-decade record of service in the Salem area.
Jonathan D. Hess serves as a named partner and works across the firm’s practice areas, bringing substantial experience to complex injury and workers compensation matters.
Adam D. Reed is an attorney at the firm who handles personal injury, wrongful death, and related claims for clients throughout the firm’s service area.
Ned Arenberg rounds out the attorney roster, adding additional capacity to manage the full range of matters the firm undertakes on behalf of Oregon clients.
Location and Service Area
Adams, Hill & Hess operates from 339 Washington St. SE, Salem, OR 97302. The firm is reachable at (503) 743-0361 and (503) 399-2667. It serves Salem and the surrounding Oregon communities, handling personal injury, workers compensation, wrongful death, and related matters throughout the region.
Website: adamshillhess.com/
Client Focus
Contingency fee representation means that injury victims and their families can access the firm’s three-plus decades of experience without any upfront legal cost. The firm collects its fee only when it achieves a recovery for the client. For workers facing Oregon workers compensation disputes, a claim denial or a delayed appeal can jeopardize income, medical treatment, and long-term disability benefits. The firm’s familiarity with the Oregon workers compensation system, including 801 form requirements, claim deadlines, and the appeals process, is a practical resource for clients navigating a system designed around the interests of insurers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Adams, Hill & Hess been practicing in Oregon?
The firm has been serving Salem and surrounding Oregon communities for over 30 years.
What is the firm’s process for handling a new personal injury case?
The firm follows a four-step process: investigating the accident and gathering relevant documents, advising the client on the approach and timing that will maximize compensation, negotiating with insurance companies, and litigating before courts or administrative agencies when settlement is not achievable.
What experts does the firm use for catastrophic injury cases?
For cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and similar catastrophic outcomes, the firm works with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to document the full scope of a client’s losses.
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Oregon?
Oregon law requires wrongful death actions to be brought by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate. Recoverable damages include funeral expenses, medical costs, lost wages, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering of the deceased.
Does the firm handle workers compensation claim denials?
Yes. The firm assists workers whose claims have been denied, pursuing appeals and working to secure the benefits Oregon law requires employers to carry insurance to provide.
Closing
Thirty years in Salem’s legal community produces something that no marketing claim can replicate: a track record that the courts, the insurance companies, and the opposing attorneys in Oregon already know. Adams, Hill & Hess brings that history to every new client, whether they are a worker whose claim was denied, a family that lost someone to another driver’s negligence, or an injury victim facing an insurance company that has already decided to pay as little as possible. The free case evaluation is the first step toward finding out what the law can actually do for you.