Category: Pedestrian Accident

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

Pedestrian Deaths in Oregon a Cause for Concern

It would be fair to say that the majority of Portland pedestrians understand and, for the most part, abide by the rules of the road at intersections or any time they’re crossing a busy street. While knowing and abiding by the rules certainly helps, it doesn’t, however, always ensure the safety of pedestrians. Officials are… read more

Flashing Yellow Lights Contribute to Portland Intersection Accidents

Whenever there’s a Portland intersection accident, it’s logical to assume that two people tried to share the same road space at the same time, and clearly, one of them got it wrong. Or did they? More and more, Portland drivers are arguing that the old system of solid red, yellow and green traffic signals were… read more

Hit By a Car in Portland: Sidewalks Delayed

If you live in southwest or east Portland and aren’t fortunate enough to own a car, then serious consideration should be given to public transport options, because throughout the city, some 58 miles of busy roadway have no sidewalks on either side of the road, and the majority of those roads are located in southwest… read more

Portland Personal Injury: Ankle Injuries After an Accident

The ankle joint is one of the most important, load-bearing parts of the body.  It must combine flexibility, stability and strength to support the entire weight of the body while at the same time performing a wide range of movements. In a car accident, the stresses caused by a sudden, violent impact can do terrible… read more

Portland Personal Injury: Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident

The shoulder is one of the most complex areas of the body. Bones, ligaments, tendons, soft tissues, cartilage and a large joint area all make up the shoulder, making it an extremely vulnerable region susceptible to injury in a car crash. Portland personal injury lawyers see all types of shoulder injuries, some more debilitating than… read more

Kids With ADHD More At Risk When Crossing the Street

A research study at the University of Alabama (Birmingham) was performed to evaluate the ability of ADHD kids to safely cross the street. The results indicated these kids are at a higher risk of being injured in a pedestrian accident than those without the disorder. Because ADHD kids are easily distracted and more compulsive than… read more

Naked Driver Kills Pedestrian in Washington County, OR

Date: June 26, 2011 Location: NW Linmere Drive, Oak Hills, Washington County Names: Cynthia Barton Rabe, Corey Scott Jensen An Oregon hit-and-run accident last Sunday morning has claimed the life of 47-year-old author Cynthia Barton Rabe, who was struck by a car as she walked along NW Linmere Drive in the Oak Hills area of… read more

Downtown Portland Pedestrian Crash Injures Two Men

Date: May 26, 2011 Location: Intersection of SW Fifth Ave and SW Alder St, Portland Names: Lucas Stockburger, Pierre Thompson A Portland man and his visiting friend from Alaska were struck by a pickup truck in downtown Portland. At about 9pm at the intersection of Southwest Fifth Avenue and Southwest Alder St., Lucas Stockburger, age… read more

“Superman” Demonstrates Hope for Hit-and-Run Victims

Rob Summers is an example of inspiration and hope to all hit-and-run victims who have found themselves inflicted with a tragic and debilitating injury. Rob was a Portland Oregon baseball star. His life was on track towards success in an exciting career until the day his dreams were shattered by an anonymous driver. The driver… read more