Brad Holbrook

I am Brad C. Holbrook, an attorney who is passionate about assisting clients as they navigate their legal challenges. I am licensed to practice law in both Oregon and California. While I primarily practice in Oregon, where I reside, I am also available to assist clients in California when necessary.

My area of practice is personal injury law. I was drawn to this field because I understand the significance of having a dedicated advocate when someone is injured in an accident, particularly if the injuries are severe. In such situations, individuals need steadfast support to manage the numerous legal details while they concentrate on their recovery and other vital areas of their life. It is a common tactic for insurance companies to suggest that an injured person does not require legal representation. However, I firmly believe that, even in the presence of fair insurance claims adjusters, having a seasoned attorney is crucial in any personal injury claim where another party is at fault.

I possess the experience necessary to effectively manage your personal injury claim. I value the chance to employ my experience in aiding those who are in need.

Top 100--Civil Plaintiff

National Trial Lawyers Association

2025

Elite Lawyer

Elite Lawyers

2025

Elite Lawyer Award

Elite Lawyer

2025

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California

State Bar of California

Since 1996

Oregon

Oregon State Bar

Since 2022

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  Personal Injury cases are all handled on a contingency basis.

Q. Can I sue hospitals for misdiagnosing my daughter's gallbladder issue in Oregon?

May 7, 2025

A: First, let me say that I am sorry that you had to deal with this, as having a child in need of urgent, potentially life saving care is devasting. I hope she is doing well now and you are in a good place emotionally over it. Second, it is important to keep in mind mistakes happen often at a hospital--and virtually everywhere humans work. Given the stakes, I know that no amount of error or mistake is acceptable. However, in medical malpractice cases, you will more often than not need a medical expert testify that their failure to read the results of the ultrasound or EKG correctly amounted to a treatment that was below the standard of care in the community. In short, would a reasonable ad prudent healthcare worker have detected the gallstones in your daughter. You did not mention the age of your daughter. It might matter. I assume she's older than 18 due to fact that she has a newborn. The part about "missing the first three days of her newborn's life" leads me to believe there is more to the story that needs to be explained to an attorney in order for you to receive any solid advice about whether you have a viable medical malpractice case. Though women are twice as likely to develop gallstones than men, in general, people over 60 are more likely to get them. So, the age might have been a factor in what they were medical team was looking for. I hope your daughter is doing well now and I wish you the best as you pursue your claim. And, yes, you can pursue both hospitals if the treatment of the staff was medical malpractice. Once again, seek the advice of a lawyer and explain the full circumstances of the events. Also, you may need to get the full records of the care from the facilities. Important to note that you have two years from the date of the injury or when you reasonably discovered the malpractice to file a complaint on personal injury claim and four years on a breach of contract. Best wishes. ... Read More

Q. What legal actions can I take after being arrested for disorderly conduct without cause and facing mistreatment by police and during jail processing?

April 26, 2025

A: I am very sorry that you were forced to endure this event. There may be facts to this event that would change my answer, and if you want to pursue any legal action, you will need to discuss this with an attorney, as you know this is intended to give you a broad idea of what your issue(s) involves. You state that the officer arrested you "without cause". An officer can search you if there is a reasonable suspicion that a criminal activity is occuring. The officer does not need to be right, but must be acting with good faith in assessing the circumstances. However, here, it appears that he just wanted to know who you were. In fact, his intention may have simply been to help you. Yet, it appears that you instructed him to move his vechicle. In order to pursue a claim for your arrest, you must have the charges not processed (dropped), dismissed, other otherwise an outcome that resulted in your favor. You should make a tort claim on the law enforcment agency involved. You might have claim under state or federal law. If you file a claim in federal law under 42 U.S.C. sec 1983 claiming your federal rights were violated, then you will not likley need to file a state tort claim. However, you need to seek the advice of an attorney after discussing all the facts of the event. I wish you the very best, and I hope you are able to move forward past this event and get the justice you deserve. ... Read More

Q. When does the statute of limitations start for a surgery injury?

April 7, 2025

A: I am so sorry for your pain. You have two (2) years to file a claim in court. If the hospital is a public entity (OSHU, et.al.), then you must file a tort claim notice within 180 days. It's as simple as providing notice to them that you have a claim.

Plan on April 7 being your date--take no changes. But, if it was not reasonable for you to know of the claim until April 8th, you can argue that is when the statute of limitations starts. Please file sooner! However, you will need to have an expert testify that nicking the bowel is not within the accepted outcomes of the surgery. You will need to consult a good attorney who will get an expert for you. If you already have a favorable expert opinion, then this will ensure that you will find an attorney willing to represent you. I hope that you get a good result and am very sorry for what you've experienced. Best always, Brad ... Read More