Seriously Injured Pedestrian Expected to Survive

A man who was struck by a car in a late night accident is expected to survive his injuries after receiving intensive medical care. The man was walking near 122^nd Street near the intersection with Burnside Avenue at about 1:00 in the morning when he was hit by a late model compact sedan. The 23-year-old woman who was driving the vehicle remained at the scene and called emergency services. Police and an ambulance arrived shortly afterward. The pedestrian was rushed to the hospital for treatment of serious but unspecified blunt force trauma. Police spoke with the driver and said that she had been driving at the speed limit and neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected of being a factor. Investigators with Portland's Police Bureau's Major Crash Team will be continuing to look into the incident to determine if there were any factors such as distracted driving, etc. that may have caused the accident. The case will also be inspected by the county district attorney to determine if any citations or charges are to be files. Don't hesitate to speak with a personal injury lawyer if you were hurt in a pedestrian accident that was not your fault.

Information on Pedestrian Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, there are about 100,000 vehicle accidents involving a pedestrian every year. Some form of driver negligence is responsible for a vast majority of these cases. Common driver negligence or recklessness that resulted in the serious injury or fatality of a person walking along a roadway or crossing a street includes driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, texting while driving, speeding, aggressive maneuvers, failure to stop at a stop sign or red light, failure to observe a pedestrian in the roadway, driver fatigue and more. You may be able to recover financial damages for your injuries and cost of recovery with the help of an experienced legal professional.

Personal Injury Attorney Representing Clients in Portland, Or

No matter how simple or complex your case may seem, having a seasoned injury attorney on your side can go a long way in helping to ensure that you get the legal result you need and deserve. Whether you were hurt in a pedestrian accident or if a family member was killed in such an accident, you have legal rights when it comes to obtaining compensation. Contact us at the Law Offices of Timothy Grabe today to schedule a free initial consultation.