Oregon Car Accident Lawyer - Auto Accident Attorney

For a state with a population of 3,421,399, Oregon has a relatively high number of car accidents. Over 450 people died on the roads in Oregon in 2004, and this number is expected to rise in the years to come. Also, because Oregon is one of the nation's vital agricultural product distribution centers, trucking and railroads take a heavy toll on the drivers in Oregon. Big rigs, semis, and 18-wheelers caused 53 deaths in Oregon in 2004.

Despite its ideal costal location, Oregon can experience some of the most extreme weather conditions. This fact and the rise in the number of drivers on the road can make operating a car in Oregon as dangerous as anywhere in the country. Though many injuries caused by car accidents in Oregon are relatively minor: whiplash, cuts scrapes and bruises, some unfortunately are traumatic and can result in brain and spinal cord injuries, paralysis or even death.

Even though some car accidents do not result in serious personal injury or require a lawsuit, you should always be aware of and protect your legal rights and options. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to a car accident in Oregon, you will find the guidance of a knowledgeable and experienced Oregon car accident lawyer will relieve much of your anguish and frustration of trying to understand complex Oregon personal injury law.

Whether you were injured in an auto accident, truck accident, SUV rollover, bus accident, 18 wheeler accident, train accident, water craft accident, boat accident, motorcycle accident or ATV accident, there is an Oregon personal injury attorney who can help. Extensive experience in representing victims of accidents allows these lawyers to better help victims suffering from head injuries, brain injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, death, paralysis, quadriplegia, paraplegia.

Hesitating even one day in pursing your case can cause statute of limitations restrictions to jeopardize your cause before you can receive the just compensation that you deserve. If you believe that you may have a case, follow fill out the free case review form below to contact an Oregon personal injury lawyer who will help you fight for what you deserve. Oregon, or the Beaver State as it is commonly called, is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It has long been a leader in the lumber, fishing, and agricultural industries, and is home to the Willamette Valley, one of the most agriculturally productive areas on the globe. In fact, Oregon produces 95% of domestic hazelnuts consumed in the United States, and wines from Oregon rival those produced in the finest wine producing areas in France.

Many high technology companies have moved to Oregon since the late 1980s. Tektronix used to be the largest private employer in Oregon, and many other companies inhabit the so-called  Silicon Forrest outside of Portland. Companies such as Intel, Yahoo!, WebMd, Sharp, Hewlett-Packard, and Sun Microsystems, found Oregon the prefect place to enhance their corporate profile.

Education has long been important part of lifestyle of many Oregonians, and the University of Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State University Beavers are nationally known for their scholarship as well as their excellent athletic programs. Other well-known places of higher education include Lewis & Clark College, Pacific University, and the University of Portland.

Due to its striking topography and varied terrain, Oregon is also the setting for many famous movies. Such films as National Lampoon's Animal House, The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and The Shining used Oregon for a setting or shooting location. Also, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening grew up around Portland and based many of his famous characters on street names and real settings of his childhood.

Sports play an integral part of life in Oregon as well. Although the Portland Trailblazers are the only major league sports team, there are a number of other professional teams throughout Oregon. The Portland Winter Hawks of the West Coast Hockey League, Portland Timbers of the United Soccer League's First Division, and the Portland Lumberjax of the National Lacrosse League.

Accident Stats Oregon

  • Fatal Vehicle Accidents in Oregon 2004: 456
  • Economic cost of vehicle accidents in Oregon 2000: $ 1.948 Billion
  • Number of speeding related fatalities in Oregon 2004: 145
  • Percentage of alcohol-related vehicle accidents in Oregon 2004: 35%
  • Fatal motorcycle crashes in Oregon: 37
  • Pedestrian fatalities in Oregon: 43
  • Light trucks (147) and passenger cars (196) made up the vehicles most likely to kill people in Oregon.

Vehicle accident deaths by county Oregon 2004:

  • Multnomah County (Portland): 46
  • Marion County (Salem): 36
  • Lane County (Eugene): 37
  • Clackamas County (Oregon City): 23

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