Portland Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
If you were a pedestrian seriously injured in a car or bike accident, call us at 503-222-4411 to talk to one of our Portland personal injury attorneys.
As a pedestrian, you are one of the most vulnerable people on the road. But, because you are the most vulnerable, under Oregon law, you should also be one of the most protected. A Portland pedestrian accident attorney who specializes in personal injury cases can help if you are hit by a car or somehow injured as a pedestrian.
In 2007, Oregon introduced what is called “vulnerable user laws” to help protect those who are not protected by the shell of a car. And because there is no protective encasing surrounding pedestrians, they suffer serious injuries and even death. In 2007, 4,654 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, according to the NHTSA, and 70,000 were injured. In Oregon that same year, there were 455 traffic deaths – 48 of those were pedestrians.
Another issue that arises from being a pedestrian is that of a lack of insurance coverage. Even if a pedestrian has a car, that does not mean that insurance comes into play if a person is hit by a car. For most car accidents, a person’s PIP, or personal injury protection coverage, will cover medical bills for up to a year or $15,000, whichever comes first. In a pedestrian-car accident, the driver’s PIP should pay according to ORS 742.520.
Our Portland Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Want to Help You
As knowledgeable Portland personal injury lawyers, it is our duty and our goal to help pedestrians who have been seriously injured as a result of a driver’s inattention, recklessness, or complete disregard for the law. To do that, we offer a FREE initial phone consultation. Just call us at 503-222-4411.
You may also contact our Portland personal injury lawyers through our website. Just fill out the form, leave some information about the details of your accident, and we will call you to discuss your case and what legal options you may have to pursue.
Pedestrians are often seriously hurt when hit by a car, so it is important to seek medical attention and to listen to your doctors. Common pedestrian accident injuries include brain injuries, broken bones, and chronic pain. Since many of these injuries can have long-term consequences, you will want to make sure your Portland pedestrian accident lawyer is experienced in working with insurance companies
You can read our blog about pedestrian accidents. It contains some useful information and more on the laws as they pertain to pedestrians, as written by our Portland pedestrian accident lawyers.
