Protecting the rights of cyclists and pedestrians injured on Oregon roads.
Bicycle and pedestrian accidents, especially those involving a vehicle, can result in injuries that range from minor to debilitating. The one thing they all have in common is that nobody is prepared for what’s to come. From medical bills to lost wages, an accident can cause significant stress and take a major toll on your life. However, you may be entitled to damages to help with your recovery process, and you don’t have to go through the process alone. At Kehoe Sands Law, we specialize in helping victims of bicycle and pedestrian accidents and their families receive the compensation they deserve.
If you or a loved one has been injured, our bicycle and pedestrian accident law firm will work hard to see you get justice. We have extensive experience reaching settlements and taking cases like yours to trial – and there’s no fee unless we win.
Have questions about a potential bike or pedestrian accident lawsuit in the Portland area? Call us today for a free consultation.
Providing compassionate, experienced legal support for cyclists and pedestrians hurt in accidents across Oregon.
You have many choices if you’re seeking a personal injury attorney in Oregon. We encourage you to take some time to find the right lawyer for your needs. Speak with a few, ask questions, and get a feel for how you might get along with this person – because you’ll be interacting with them a lot.
Here’s why our clients choose us:
An accident is a stressful event, and it can be difficult to think clearly after experiencing one. Here are some steps you can take in the aftermath to ensure you recover quickly and are we can effectively prepare your case.
Serving Clients in the Portland Area and Throughout Oregon
With the experienced pedestrian and bicycle accident attorneys at Kehoe Sands Law, you can expect a professional process with utmost attention to detail.
We want to help you recover as quickly and stress-free as possible, and we can help you recover damages for accident-related expenses such as:
Our experienced lawyers can help you recover any additional wage loss or damages so you can recover without stressing over bills. We have the experience and the resources to get you the best possible outcome in your case – just give us a call today for a free consultation.
We fight for maximum compensation — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Below you’ll find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about bicycle and pedestrian accident claims. We hope this information is helpful, but please remember that every case is unique. If you don’t find the answer to your specific question here, or if you’d like a more personalized assessment of your situation, we encourage you to contact us for a free consultation. Our experienced legal team is ready to provide the guidance and representation you need.
Traffic laws are constantly changing, and they often do not always address specific situations that can occur when bicycles and motor vehicles mix. For this reason, both drivers and bicyclists are responsible for sharing the road in a safe manner, which the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) describes as “due care”.
Due care can be described as the efforts made by an ordinary person to avoid causing harm to another person. This will look different in each situation, but due care in Oregon applies to all vehicles, scooters, motorcycles, bicycles, and even pedestrians.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is mandatory coverage under all Oregon auto insurance policies, though it can also help cover medical bills and some lost wages for bicycle accidents.
Though your specific policy may include additional benefits, these are some of the key ways that PIP coverage can help you after a bicycle accident.
Oregon is a very bicyclist-friendly state. Many Oregon residents, particularly in the Portland area, choose to forgo owning a vehicle and rely on bicycles as their primary mode of transportation. This also means that many individuals do not carry auto insurance, which includes PIP coverage. Without PIP coverage, it may be more challenging to find ways to cover medical bills or lost wages.
In some circumstances, the other vehicle’s auto insurance will use their PIP coverage to pay your medical bills and wage loss. Another method is to recover medical expenses through a settlement or trial. If you have been in a bicycle accident and do not have PIP coverage, a skilled attorney can help you recover damages for medical bills and lost wages.
Determining liability for a bicycle accident can be difficult, especially because it’s uncommon for one person to be found 100% at fault. If you are trying to determine who is liable for the accident, a skilled bicycle accident attorney can help you investigate how due care was (or was not) practiced by both parties leading up to the accident. Here are some questions relating to due care that an attorney may consider to help determine liability:
While these questions can be used as a starting point in determining liability, there are many additional factors that are important to consider. An experienced bicycle accident lawyer can help you navigate due care laws to figure out who is at-fault for the accident.
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