Category: Pedestrian Accidents News
6 Ways to Prevent Teen Pedestrian Accidents in Portland
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Pedestrian AccidentsOn February 20th, 2022, local police officers attempted life-saving measures on two juveniles after a severe pedestrian accident in Sherwood around 7 p.m. Unfortunately, the two young adults suffered extreme injuries that resulted in their deaths. Throughout Oregon, young adults …
Read moreNorth Portland Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Semi Driver
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Pedestrian Accidents, Truck accidentsAround 11:45 a.m. on March 25, 2022, Northeast Portland police officers responded to a call and found a 34-year-old Portland man dead on Northeast Marine Drive and 148th Avenue. After being hit by a tractor-trailer on Friday morning, Investigators spoke …
Read moreSpeeding Is Blamed for Jump in Pedestrian Accidents in Portland
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Auto Accident, Pedestrian AccidentsToo many Portland drivers have been turning a blind eye to our local speed limit signs, and more and more pedestrians are paying the ultimate price because of it. From 2017 to 2019, 75% of the 48 fatal pedestrian accidents …
Read morePedestrian Deaths on the Rise. Could Vehicle Size be to Blame?
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryNew research suggests that drivers of bigger vehicles, such as SUVs and pickup trucks, are substantially more likely to strike pedestrians than smaller vehicles when making turns. The study, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), may link …
Read moreRizk Law Team Helps Promote Alternative Transportation in Portland
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Pedestrian AccidentsAs Portland continues to grow, the city plans and constructs solutions to maintain the city’s economic vitality and character. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner that helps build and manage safe transportation systems for residents and …
Read moreHow Oregon’s Winter Weather Causes a Surge of Pedestrian Accidents
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Pedestrian AccidentsThroughout the year, Oregon suffers from many fatalities and accidents. The Oregon Public Broadcasting System (OPB) reports that this year has the highest number of pedestrian deaths in 49 years, with 26 pedestrian fatalities. As we continue into the winter …
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