Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Lake Oswego near Portland
If you were injured as a result of a careless driver while you were a pedestrian, you may have a claim against the driver. If you are in the Portland area, contact a pedestrian accident lawyer in Lake Oswego.
If you have your own automobile insurance, you can establish a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claim with your insurance policy. PIP will pay for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket costs you may incur. At the end of the case, PIP will be repaid by the at-fault driver’s insurance company at the same time you are compensated for your losses.
Even if you do not have an auto insurance policy, there are still ways to establish PIP on your behalf. An experienced attorney can help you with your pedestrian injury claim. Ryan Hilts is a pedestrian accident lawyer and personal injury attorney serving the Portland Oregon surrounding areas. Contact Ryan Hilts today.
Portland Pedestrian Accident Attorney
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, there has been a sharp rise in fatal pedestrian accidents in Oregon in the last decade. A majority of pedestrian accidents are caused by negligent drivers who violate traffic laws – failing to give the right-of-way to pedestrians, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or texting while driving, to name a few.
If you have been injured in a Portland pedestrian accident and believe that the acts of another person are to blame, our Portland Pedestrian Accident Attorney can help you with your claim.
Statute of Limitations for a Portland Pedestrian Accident
People are often familiar with the statute of limitations which is a time limit for either resolving a claim or filing a lawsuit. In Oregon, the statute of limitations after a pedestrian accident is typically two years from the date of the accident. There are other factors, however, that can affect the statute of limitations and other earlier deadlines that may need to be met. It is therefore highly recommended that you contact an experienced Portland Pedestrian Accident Attorney as soon as possible after being involved in a Portland pedestrian accident.
Ryan Hilts is an experienced Portland Pedestrian Accident Attorney. Contact him here for a free consultation and for help with filing your claim.