Gresham Abogado de Accidente de Bicicleta

The Springwater Corridor runs the length of Gresham and connects it to Portland and Boring, the Gresham-Fairview Trail links it north to the Columbia, and bike lanes on Division, Stark, Burnside, and Eastman Parkway carry commuters and students to Mt. Hood Community College and the MAX stations. The trouble is where those routes cross East County’s arterials. Springwater crossings at 182nd, 190th, Hogan, and Eastman, right turns across the Division and Stark bike lanes, and the MAX tracks on Burnside are where Gresham cyclists get hurt. If a driver’s negligence injured you on a bike, the bicycle accident lawyers at DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law know Oregon’s cyclist protections and how to use them.

Why Choose A Gresham Bicycle Accident Lawyer From DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law?

Cyclist injury claims come with a built-in bias: insurers assume the rider should have been more careful, and Oregon’s bike lane and right-of-way statutes are the answer to that assumption. Our firm has represented injured cyclists across the Portland metro area since 2008, our Southeast Portland office is minutes from Gresham, we take a limited number of cases so an attorney handles yours personally, and we charge nothing unless we recover compensation. Our medical department connects riders with treating providers in East County if you do not have a doctor.

Where Bicycle Accidents Happen in Gresham

The most frequent crash we see is the right hook, where a driver turns right across a bike lane into a cyclist going straight, common on Division, Stark, and Burnside. Left-turning drivers at signalized intersections on Powell and 181st are the second. The Springwater Corridor’s at-grade crossings put cyclists in front of drivers who are not expecting them, particularly at 182nd, 190th, and Hogan Road. Burnside adds the MAX tracks, which catch tires at shallow angles and cause falls into traffic; when the track crossing design contributed to the crash, TriMet or the city may share liability. Gresham Police investigates crashes on city streets, and intersection, TriMet, and business camera footage is often available if requested promptly.

Oregon Bike Lane and Right-of-Way Laws

Under ORS 811.050, a driver who fails to yield to a cyclist in a bike lane commits a traffic violation, and under ORS 811.490 a person who opens a vehicle door into the path of a bicycle is at fault for the collision. Drivers turning at intersections must yield to cyclists proceeding straight, and Oregon’s vulnerable user law imposes enhanced penalties on drivers who seriously injure a cyclist. These statutes put the burden on the driver, and a citation under them is strong evidence of negligence in the civil claim. Adult cyclists are not required to wear helmets in Oregon, and the absence of a helmet cannot be used to reduce an adult rider’s compensation. Our Abogado de accidentes de bicicleta en Portland page covers these rules in depth, and our articles on Leyes de ciclovías de Oregón and Oregon bicycle helmet laws address the questions riders ask most.

Insurance Coverage for Injured Cyclists

A cyclist hit by a car has the same claim against the driver’s liability insurance as anyone else, and two coverages many riders do not know about. Personal Injury Protection on your own auto policy, or a household family member’s policy, pays your medical bills regardless of fault even though you were on a bike. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on that same policy applies when the driver fled, was uninsured, or carried only Oregon’s $25,000 minimum, all of which are common in East County. Our article on bicycle accident insurance coverage and our FAQ on low policy limits explain how these claims are made. If the driver fled, see our hit and run página.

Damages in Gresham Bicycle Accident Claims

Cyclists are unprotected, so even moderate-speed collisions cause fractures, head injuries, and road rash requiring grafts. You can recover economic damages for medical care, future treatment, lost wages, and replacement of your bicycle and gear, and noneconomic damages for pain, scarring, and loss of enjoyment of life, with no cap on noneconomic damages in Oregon injury cases. Our article on what compensation cyclists can seek and our FAQ on the dos and don’ts after a bicycle crash cover the details. Severe cases are handled with our Gresham catastrophic injury practice and fatal ones through our Gresham wrongful death practice.

How Long Do You Have to File a Bicycle Accident Lawsuit in Oregon?

Oregon’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims, ORS 12.110, gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit, and that deadline remains in effect as of 2026. If a TriMet bus or MAX train, or a City of Gresham, Multnomah County, or state vehicle or roadway design was involved, a tort claim notice is due within 180 days. Lawsuits arising in Gresham are filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland. For other injury claims in the area, see our Abogado de lesiones personales de Gresham página.

Contact A Gresham Bicycle Accident Attorney From DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law

If you were hit while riding in Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, or anywhere in East Multnomah County, DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law offers a free consultation and charges no fee unless we recover compensation. Póngase en contacto con nosotros online or call (503) 222-4411.