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February 08, 2010
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Facts about Accidents in Portland

 
 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Almost half of all traffic deaths involve alcohol
Forty percent of the persons who were killed in traffic crashes in 2000 died in alcohol-related crashes. Ten percent of the injured persons received their injuries in alcohol-related crashes.

 

Accidents can happen anywhere at any time in Portland. When you are at home, at work, or driving your car to the supermarket, a serious accident may result in debilitating injuries that could threaten your well-being and financial security.

 
State Accident Statistics    
 
 
Accident Fatalities in Oregon
INTERSTATE 33
OTHER,PRINCIPAL,ARTERIAL 151
MINOR,ARTERIAL 61
MAJOR,COLLECTOR 54
LOCAL 46

Source: US Department of Transportation
 

Every year millions of people obtain personal injuries as a result of accidents. Whether it is a car accident, boating accident, or a simple slip & fall accident, others may be responsible for your injuries. Our Portland Accident Lawyer will help you fight back at those whose negligence may be responsible for your pain. To locate Accident Lawyers nationwide click here.

Our Portland Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, Portland Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.

 
Portland Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Oregon man receives $2,094,000 in damages from car accident (7/15/1998)
Automobile Accident - Plaintiff suffered injuries to his left leg resulting from an alcohol-related car accident. Plaintiff sustained $1,344,000 in economic damages and $750,000 in non-economic damages. Verdict for the plaintiff for $1,344,000 in eco
90CV1171; CA A72862
 

The following are the most common kinds of accidents that cause personal injury:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Workplace Accidents
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • SUV Rollovers

Contact our Portland Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.


 
Accident Audio & Video    
 
  Coal Mining Accident
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:46, 9/25/2001

A cave-in at an Alabama coal mine led to explosions and the worst U.S. mining accident in more than 16 years. Noah Adams talks with reporter David Firestone of The New York Times.
Source: National Public Radio


The above accident video and audio will show how other accident victims are dealing with their own dangerous accident issues.

 
 
Portland Accident Links    
 
 

State of Oregon: Transportation Safety
www.oregon.gov ... Been in an accident? Driver License Practice Test · Getting Faster DMV Service · For Medical Professionals ...
Oregon DMV Accident Reporting
Keep a Copy of Your Accident Report Form Under Oregon law 802.220(5), DMV can not provide you a copy of your accident report. If you wish to have a c

 


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News about Accidents in Portland and nationwide:

Alumna Dies in Hiking Accident
Alumna Darcy Quick '06 died on Friday, June 16, as the result of a tragic hiking accident at Mount Rainier National Park.

A May graduate, s...

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OSHA'S Fall Protection Policy And Standards
OSHA has developed standards to prevent workers in general industry and in construction from falling through skylights and roof and floor openings....
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In Massachusetts, State Police Respond to Route 95 Sharon Crash
On 03/26/2006 at about 5:45 a.m., State Police from the Foxboro Barracks responded to a two-car crash on Route 95 North, north of exit 8, in S...
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More Accident Injury News >

 
 

Accident Terms

 
 


Today's Terms

Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL)

Definition:
Calculated based on the following equation: YPLL = Fixed Age - Age at death. Usually the fixed age is 65 or 70, or the life expectancy of the group in question.

Adjudication

Definition:
A judgment or decree Adversary system - Basic U.S. trial system in which each of the opposing parties has opportunity to state his viewpoints before the court. Plaintiff argues for defendant's guilt (criminal) or liability (civil). Defense argues for defendant's innocence (criminal) or against liability civil).

Brake Build-up (Brake Lag)

Definition:
Occurs just after the brakes are applied and continues until they lock.

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Accident Resources

 



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Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Accidents:

  • Head Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Neck Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Severed Limb

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Portland Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Accident attorney you should contact our Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Albany
  • Ashland
  • Beaverton
  • Bend
  • Canby
  • Central Point
  • Clackamas
  • Coos Bay
  • Corvallis
  • Cottage Grove
  • Dallas
  • Eugene
  • Forest Grove
  • Grants Pass
  • Gresham
  • Hermiston
  • Hillsboro
  • Hood River
  • Klamath Falls
  • La Grande
  • Lake Oswego
  • Lebanon
  • Mcminnville
  • Medford
  • Newberg
  • Ontario
  • Oregon City
  • Pendleton
  • Portland
  • Prineville
  • Redmond
  • Roseburg
  • Salem
  • Sherwood
  • Springfield
  • The Dalles
  • Troutdale
  • Tualatin
  • West Linn
  • Wilsonville
  • Woodburn


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