Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Portland
Portland is the biggest city in Oregon and rests on the Willamette and Columbia rivers and features many unique and vibrant neighborhoods and is known for its eco-friendliness, beautiful parks, and its many bridges.
Portland is also home to
Bridge City Law:
A Different Kind of
Personal Injury Law Firm.
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How can a pedestrian accident lawyer help?
Understanding pedestrian accident injuries
Fatal injuries
Liability in a pedestrian accident
Damages in a pedestrian accident claim
Claim value
How you can protect your claim
Contact our Oregon accident attorneys at Bridge City Law to schedule a free consultation
We have been practicing personal injury law for over three decades and know that regardless of how careful you are, accidents happen. Around town, in your neighborhood, or on the road, there are several ways another person’s negligence can impact your life. Even if you sustain minor physical injuries, you may be left with emotional trauma from the accident.
Auto accidents that involve a pedestrian can be especially devastating. A pedestrian does not have the protection of thousands of pounds of metal, rubber, plastic, and glass that a motorist does. Because of this, the pedestrian can sustain catastrophic injuries, resulting in staggering medical bills and extensive pain and suffering.
Our Client-First Philosophy
As an experienced Oregon pedestrian accident lawyer, we understand that being in an accident is a very challenging experience and stressful time. Our compassionate team cares about each of our clients and provides every client with the special attention they deserve and the guidance they need to navigate the complexity of the personal injury claim process.
Your peace of mind and being able to focus on recovering from your injuries and getting well is our primary concern. When you work with us, we handle all communications and interactions with the insurance company adjusters as we investigate the details of your claim and build your case. We take on managing the legal hassles so that you can focus on your wellbeing and healing from your injuries.
At Bridge City Law, we believe that our duty and responsibility as your attorney goes beyond just negotiating a settlement for your claim. We treat each of our clients with compassion and care when handling their cases. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney can be a tremendous asset to assist you and help with advising you on your claim. Our personal injury law firm understands the financial, emotional, and physical pain that this type of accident can cause, and we want to help.
Our lawyers have built a reputation in Portland and throughout the state of Oregon for taking the time to truly understand the circumstances of each client’s accident and claim details. Our personalized approach is how we recover the maximum compensation on behalf of our clients. We are passionate about putting our resources and experience to work for you.
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When You’ve Been Injured:
- We Are Available To You 24/7
- There is NO FEE OR OBLIGATION for An Initial Consultation
- You Don’t Pay a Fee Until We Successfully Settle Your Case
- We Are Experienced, Skilled, Responsive And Have Handled Thousands Of Cases
- We Take A Compassionate Approach To Personal Injury Law
- We Know How To Negotiate To Maximize Results
Our skilled and caring personal injury attorneys have experience representing people who have been injured in pedestrian accidents in the following Portland metro area cities and throughout the state of Oregon:
| Beaverton | Tigard | Gresham |
| Vancouver | Hillsboro | Oregon City |
| Happy Valley | Lake Oswego | Tualatin |
HOW AN OREGON PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT
ATTORNEY CAN HELP
A pedestrian traffic accident can have a devastating impact on the person injured in the accident and also on their family. Surviving this type of accident may result in catastrophic bodily injury that can lead to years of pain and even disability.
It’s important to understand if you are involved in a pedestrian accident, that the insurance company is never on your side. Shortly after an accident, an insurance company will often contact the person injured in an accident to take their recorded statement and get their side of the story. While the insurance adjuster may seem helpful and friendly, they are looking out for the insurance company’s best interest, not the best interest of the injured person.
In most cases, an insurance company will do everything in its power to limit its liability in any type of personal injury claim. An insurance company may also be quick to offer the pedestrian injured in an accident a settlement. However, the amount offered is often much lower than the settlement amount the injured person actually deserves.
Because of this, the pedestrian injured should seek legal advice as soon as possible after the accident and before speaking with an insurance adjuster.
An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer can take over all communication with the insurance company to prevent their client from saying something that may harm their case, signing forms that should not be signed, and settling their claim before they are done treating the injuries from their accident. A personal injury attorney from Bridge City Law can provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation. If you choose to work with our firm, we will advocate on your behalf, ensure that you are treated fairly, and receive the compensation you deserve.
UNDERSTANDING
Pedestrian Accident Injuries
A pedestrian accident can take place in a variety of locations.
The most common locations include:
- Sidewalks by busy streets
- Parking garages
- Parking lots
- Traffic intersections
A pedestrian is no match for a passenger vehicle. When a truck, car, or SUV strikes a pedestrian, they will often sustain serious and even life-threatening injuries. Pedestrians do not have any protection to shield them from an impact with a passenger vehicle or safety devices such as seat belts, to lessen the severity of their injuries, making them the most physically vulnerable in a car crash.
When a negligent motorist causes a collision, striking a pedestrian, the results can be devastating. Many people die from pedestrian accident injuries.
When the accident victim survives, common injuries often include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Amputations
- Organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Spinal injuries that result in total or partial paralysis
- Bone fractures
- Neck injuries
- Soft tissue injury
- Back injury
And more.
The severity of the pedestrian accident injuries often depends on several factors, including where and how the person was injured, the point of impact on the injured person’s body and on the vehicle, and how fast the vehicle was moving.
A pedestrian accident can take place in a variety of locations.
The most common locations include:
- Sidewalks by busy streets
- Parking garages
- Parking lots
- Traffic intersections
A pedestrian is no match for a passenger vehicle. When a truck, car, or SUV strikes a pedestrian, they will often sustain serious and even life-threatening injuries. Pedestrians do not have any protection to shield them from an impact with a passenger vehicle or safety devices such as seat belts, to lessen the severity of their injuries, making them the most physically vulnerable in a car crash.
When a negligent motorist causes a collision, striking a pedestrian, the results can be devastating. Many people die from pedestrian accident injuries.
When the accident victim survives, common injuries often include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Amputations
- Organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Spinal injuries that result in total or partial paralysis
- Bone fractures
- Neck injuries
- Soft tissue injury
- Back injury
And more.
The severity of the pedestrian accident injuries often depends on several factors, including where and how the person was injured, the point of impact on the injured person’s body and on the vehicle, and how fast the vehicle was moving.
If you were involved in a pedestrian accident,
the first thing you should do is seek medical attention for
your injuries. This often involves emergency room medical treatment and
follow-up medical care.
FATAL INJURIES
If the pedestrian injuries sustained in the accident were fatal, their surviving family members may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim, which can cover the cost of medical bills, loss of income, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and other damages.
LIABILITY
in a Pedestrian Accident
If you sustained injuries as a pedestrian from a motor vehicle accident, you may need to pursue legal action to recover compensation for your medical bills and other damages. After receiving medical treatment, your next step is to contact an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer. A knowledgeable and skillful attorney can evaluate your claim, advise you on the personal injury legal process, communicate with the insurance company, and handle the legal aspects of your case, including negotiating with the insurance company so that you can focus on your recovery.
In a pedestrian vehicle accident, the following parties can be held liable:
THE DRIVER
Pedestrian vehicle accidents typically involve a single vehicle. In most cases, the motorist will bear the fault for injuring the pedestrian. This type of accident is commonly caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, driving under the influence, aggressive driving, or failure to follow traffic laws.
THE DRIVER'S EMPLOYER
When a vehicle that’s operated by an institution or business strikes a pedestrian, the motorist’s employer may bear liability for their failure to adequately supervise or train the negligent driver.
AUTO MANUFACTURER
In some cases, a defective vehicle part or defective vehicle can lead to a catastrophic automobile accident. If a personal injury attorney investigates a case and finds that the truck or car involved failed due to a defect, the manufacturer of the vehicle or vehicle part can be held liable.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A pedestrian accident often occurs near or on public roads maintained and built by state or local government. If a defect in the road, such as faded lane markings, poor sidewalk placement, or the lack of a sidewalk or shoulder, made the road unsafe for vehicles and pedestrians to share, that government entity may be held liable. It’s important to know that there are notification requirements if you’ve been injured due to a governmental entity that is not normally required. If these notice requirements are not met, you may not have a claim.
DAMAGES
In a Pedestrian Accident Claim
Pedestrian injured in an auto accident claim can qualify for economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost wages from the time the accident victim spends out of work
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
And more.
An experienced personal injury lawyer at Bridge City Law will talk with you about your accident to understand the full scope of the harm the collision has caused you. A thorough investigation by an experienced pedestrian accident attorney will help determine if a lawsuit should be filed on your behalf and the appropriate amount of damages for your claim. Our legal team will gather evidence at the accident scene and important documentation that can strengthen your case, such as the official accident report, photos of the accident scene and injuries, copies of medical records, and more.
We will also speak with your medical providers to determine the severity and extent of your injuries and ensure that you are receiving the proper care you need to get well. Understanding the severity of each of our client’s injuries also assists us in determining the possibility of future medical expenses.
Pedestrian injured in an auto accident claim can qualify for economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost wages from the time the accident victim spends out of work
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
And more.
An experienced personal injury lawyer at Bridge City Law will talk with you about your accident to understand the full scope of the harm the collision has caused you. A thorough investigation by an experienced pedestrian accident attorney will help determine if a lawsuit should be filed on your behalf and the appropriate amount of damages for your claim. Our legal team will gather evidence at the accident scene and important documentation that can strengthen your case, such as the official accident report, photos of the accident scene and injuries, copies of medical records, and more.
We will also speak with your medical providers to determine the severity and extent of your injuries and ensure that you are receiving the proper care you need to get well. Understanding the severity of each of our client’s injuries also assists us in determining the possibility of future medical expenses.
Our legal team will gather evidence at the accident scene and important
documentation that can strengthen your case, such as the official
accident report, photos of the accident scene and injuries, copies of
medical records, and more.
CLAIM VALUE
No attorney can or should provide a quick estimate of what a motor vehicle accident claim involving a pedestrian is worth without having detailed information about the accident.
By working with an experienced pedestrian accident injury lawyer, the injured party will have the best chance of maximizing the value of their pedestrian accident claim.
- The severity of the injuries of the pedestrian involved in the accident
- The impact the injuries have on the injured person’s life
- How strong the case is, which is measured by the amount and quality of evidence the attorney presents
- The at-fault party’s ability to pay damages. This often depends on the amount of insurance the at-fault driver carries or the value of their assets.
HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR CLAIM
Many pedestrians involved in motor vehicle accidents suffer severe injuries that require emergency medical treatment. However, some accident victims may suffer injuries that may seem minor at first. In those cases, the accident victim may be tempted to avoid a costly hospital stay or doctor’s office visit.
Many injuries, even fatal ones, do not necessarily present symptoms immediately. It will take a medical expert to spot this type of injury before it worsens. Additionally, seeking medical treatment right away will ensure that a medical record is established that documents the connection between the accident and the person’s injuries exists. Those medical records can be used as valuable evidence in a personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim.
OUR PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS
ARE HERE TO HELP
If you were injured in a pedestrian accident in Portland, we don’t want you to go through this challenging time and the complex personal injury legal process alone.
When you work with our skilled and supportive attorneys, we will review your case with you, answer all of your questions, explain your legal options, create a plan to help you move forward, and keep you informed every step of the way on the work we do on your claim. We’re here to take care of the legal needs of your case, so you can focus on what matters most, your recovery, your family, and your work.
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