We Handle a Full Range of Pedestrian Injury Claims
Crosswalk Accidents
Under PBOT guidelines, there are crosswalks at major intersections throughout the city and in some cases, mid-block in busy locations. Regardless of whether there are painted lines on the road, motorists are required to slow down and yield to people who are attempting to cross the street. Unfortunately, they often fail to do so.
Turning Accidents
Intersections are inherently dangerous places, as are side streets where drivers may be attempting turns. Going too fast for conditions and not paying attention make these types of accidents more likely in these locations.
Parking Lot Accidents
These are one of the most common places for pedestrians to be injured in Portland. Whether at paved lots serving local stores, restaurants, and office buildings or in larger pay parking areas throughout the city, pedestrians need to pay close attention. Backover accidents, in which drivers fail to look when pulling out of spaces, can happen easily and often impact children.
Sideswipe Accidents
Pedestrians are urged to use sidewalks whenever possible. In areas without them, keeping far to the side of the road when walking helps increase your safety but is not foolproof. Drivers who swerve due to being distracted or to avoid other drivers and poor road conditions can easily sideswipe pedestrians, resulting in potentially life threatening injuries.
Loss Of Control Accidents
Loss of vehicle control can happen due to collisions with other motorists or as a result of reckless driving behavior. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), speeding and driving under the influence are two of the most common factors contributing to pedestrian accident injuries and deaths.
Recovering Compensation for Pedestrian Injuries
- Loss of expected future earnings/wages. A serious pedestrian accident may leave you with injuries that are temporarily or permanently disabling, undermining your ability to work and earn an income. For many people, this can mean the loss of hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars in the form of lost wages, benefits, and lost earning potential.
- Pain and suffering. It’s not just economic losses that a person will suffer as a result of a serious pedestrian crash, but also non-economic losses such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress. While these damages don’t directly correspond to a dollar amount, your attorney will calculate them based on your degree of suffering and for how long your suffering is expected to last.
- Reimbursement for medical expenses. The bulk of your pedestrian accident claim may be high medical bills. Healthcare in America is incredibly expensive and if you’ve suffered serious injuries, you may be facing costs related to hospital stays, emergency care and transportation, surgeries, medications, and more, resulting in a sum that’s hard to even think about. You deserve to be compensated in full for your medical expenses and your future medical expenses.
- Rehabilitation costs. After you have received initial treatment for your injuries and your condition has stabilized, rehabilitation may be recommended. Like other types of medical care, rehabilitation can be expensive and is something that you should be compensated for in full.
- Long-term care/disability costs. When pedestrian accidents are serious, those impacted may suffer injuries that do not completely heal, and instead, result in permanently disabling harm that requires long-term care. Long-term care costs are astronomical; this is certainly not something that an injured party or their family members should have to pay for.
- Any other costs applicable to your case. If you have suffered any other costs related to your case, you should be compensated for these costs. By working with an attorney, your attorney can thoroughly investigate your case and make a determination about the value of your claim and how much you should request in a settlement.
We represent clients who have been victimized by the negligence of MAX Rail System drivers as well. Each year, people throughout Portland are injured in light rail accidents. Whether the train did not see you crossing the tracks, it took off too fast after taking on passengers or it did not stop in time for an emergency, you may have a case for financial compensation. It is best to consult with an experienced attorney in any personal injury matter to gain a full understanding of your options concerning a valid claim.
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Please call to arrange a free initial consultation to discuss your case. You may have a case for pedestrian crosswalk injury even if you were not in a marked crosswalk. Contact The Johnston Law Firm at 503-546-3167 or fill out our free confidential case evaluation form on the bottom to schedule a consultation with an experienced lawyer.
Johnston Law Firm, P.C. proudly represents clients who have suffered crosswalk injuries or pedestrian accidents in all cities and counties in Oregon: Portland, Gresham, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas.
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