Category: Pedestrian Accident
Cameras would target speeding vehicles in Portland’s High Crash Corridors
The city of Portland is trying to pass a law that allows cameras to take your picture if you are speeding and send you a ticket in the mail. The difference between this new measure and other photo radar is that currently an officer has to be present during the photo capturing to send the… read more
Seven Common Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Accident Case
Mistake 1: Giving a statement to the other driver’s insurance company. Giving them a statement will give the other insurance company more reasons to reduce the amount of money they will pay you. Mistake 2: Waiting to seek medical treatment, or not following your doctor’s orders. A jury and insurance company are more likely to take… read more
Who is at fault in a pedestrian-car accident?
People always remember the old adage “the pedestrian has the right of way”, but that is not always true from a legal standpoint. If you see someone run across the road in the middle of traffic, your first instinct is to believe it is the pedestrian’s fault. Ultimately in a personal injury case, the jurors… read more
Dark Streets Limit Visibility for Drivers and Pedestrians
The past couple of weeks there have been several accidents involving pedestrians being hit by vehicles in the early morning or evenings when it is still dark out. Some of these crashes involved victims who did not survive. If you are walking at night make sure drivers can see you. Be visible and try to… read more
Interactive Map Shows Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths in Portland Area
Pedestrian and cyclist deaths have increased each year since 2009. Since these deaths were creating a big concern, federal officials launched and initiative in September to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety. Including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Clark counties, pedestrian and cyclist deaths are matching the national upward trend. The graph below shows the number each… read more
How to Choose the Right Witness for Your Accident Claim
Having the right witness can make or break your accident claim. The presence of third party witnesses and their credibility is crucial to your claim. One of the first questions the insurance company will ask about filing a claim is if there were any witnesses present besides the drivers. The insurance adjuster will want to… read more
Bicycle Accident Insurance Coverage
Date: July 24, 2014 Subject: Bicycle Accident Insurance Coverage Its summertime again and while lots of people in Portland bike all year round, there are many more people biking or walking to work than usual thanks to the season. So I always like to remind everyone this time of year, there is a wonderful Oregon… read more
Is it OK to Kill Cyclists…In Oregon?
Amazing article by Daniel Duane in Sunday’s New York Times. Here’s how he starts: “Everyone who knows me knows that I love cycling and that I’m also completely freaked out by it.” With a start like that, you might not be surprised where he ends up: cycling is fun, but dangerous. His main point: penalties… read more
Pedestrian Accidents Continue to Plague Oregon
Hit by a Car As a Pedestrian, Portland Man Dies on Valentine’s Day Being hit by a car as a pedestrian was probably the farthest thing from Portland resident Tommy Gann’s mind on Valentine’s Day as he crossed the street near his home. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of February 14, 2013… read more
Portland Injury Attorney: Knowledge and Experience
For a lot of folks, finding a Portland injury attorney might start by looking at advertisements online, in the newspaper, or even on television. They may else seek word-of-mouth recommendations, asking friends, family or other legal professionals that they might know who would be the best attorney for them and their particular case or claim…. read more