Category Archives: Pedestrian Accident
Who Is Responsible When a Rideshare Driver Hits a Pedestrian in Portland?
If an Uber or Lyft driver strikes you while you are crossing a Portland street, who actually pays for your injuries? The driver, their personal insurer, or the rideshare company itself? The answer depends heavily on what the driver was doing on the rideshare app at the exact moment of the crash. At Rosenbaum… Read More »
When a Portland Pedestrian Is Partially at Fault: How Oregon Law Handles Shared Blame
Getting hit by a car as a pedestrian is frightening enough without an insurance company suggesting the accident was partly your own fault. Maybe you were crossing mid block, or maybe you glanced at your phone a second too long. Does that mean you have no case at all? Not necessarily, and understanding how… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accident Compensation in Oregon
Portland has some of the strongest legal protections for pedestrians in the country. Of course, that does not mean the roads are necessarily safe for people who choose to walk rather than travel by car, bicycle, or motorcycle. Sadly, we represent many pedestrian accident victims who suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries while attempting… Read More »