A person on foot has no protection against a moving vehicle. Pedestrian crashes in Oregon frequently cause traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, and death — and they happen most often during the dark, wet months when visibility is poor. Injury Claim Team connects injured pedestrians and grieving families with experienced Oregon attorneys.
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Why Oregon Is Dangerous for Pedestrians
Oregon's long winter nights mean many pedestrians are struck in darkness and rain, when drivers fail to see them in time. Busy arterials in Portland, Salem, and Eugene mix high traffic volumes with frequent crossings. Drivers turning at intersections, failing to yield in crosswalks, and distracted by phones cause the majority of pedestrian strikes.
Oregon's Crosswalk and Right-of-Way Laws
Under Oregon law, every intersection is a legal crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked, and drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in their lane and the adjacent lane. When a driver violates these duties and strikes a pedestrian, that violation is strong evidence of negligence. An attorney uses these laws, along with the physical evidence, to establish fault.
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Because pedestrians absorb the full force of a vehicle, their injuries tend to be catastrophic: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, and crush injuries. Many require surgery, lengthy rehabilitation, and lifelong care — which is why fully valuing these claims is so important before accepting any settlement.
Recovering Compensation
A pedestrian injury claim can recover medical expenses, future care costs, lost income and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages. Oregon follows a modified comparative negligence rule with a 51% bar. You can recover damages as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, but your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 51% or more responsible, you recover nothing. Even if you were crossing outside a crosswalk, you may still have a claim, because drivers always owe a duty of reasonable care. A free review clarifies your options.
No fee unless we win. Our network attorneys handle Oregon pedestrian accident cases on a contingency basis. The case review is always free, and you pay nothing unless they recover compensation for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Possibly. Drivers always owe a duty of reasonable care, and you may share some fault but still recover under Oregon's comparative negligence rule.
Your auto insurance UM/UIM coverage may apply even though you were on foot. An attorney can help you pursue a hit-and-run claim.
If you own a vehicle, your PIP coverage may apply even as a pedestrian. The at-fault driver's liability insurance covers damages beyond that.
Generally two years from the date of the crash in Oregon.
Talk to an Oregon Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one was injured, don't navigate the insurance companies alone. Injury Claim Team connects you with an experienced Oregon attorney for free. Call 973-566-5599 or request your review online — a specialist will reach out within the hour.