Oregon Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
As any biker knows, traveling by motorcycle is exhilarating, but also dangerous. Consider the following motorcycle accident statistics: in Oregon, there were 47 motorcycle crash deaths in 2007 alone*. If you are among those who have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, our attorneys can help. Serving clients from throughout Oregon, our motorcycle accident attorneys are committed to helping clients understand their rights – and to protecting those rights. When you secure our services, you will benefit from the outstanding legal counsel for which Proner & Proner is known throughout the nation.
Motorcycle Accident Law
When a motorcyclist suffers personal injury or wrongful death in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the victim (or the surviving family members) may seek damages. The law establishes who may seek damages, who may be held liable for a motorcycle accident injury, and other matters pertinent to the filing of a motorcycle accident lawsuit. The particulars of the law vary from state to state, and victims should enlist the services of a skilled motorcycle accident attorney in order to increase their chances of obtaining a settlement or jury award.
Learn more about motorcycle accident laws in Oregon.
Types of Injuries
Unfortunately, many motorcycle accidents result in catastrophic injuries – for example, spinal cord, back, burn, and brain injury. Too often, a motorcycle accident results in death. However, victims who suffer less severe injuries – for example, broken bones and road rash – may also be entitled to damages. All motorcycle accident victims should hire an experienced attorney to handle their claims.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement or jury award is intended to compensate a victim for the expenses and losses resulting from his or her injuries. This may include compensation for the victim’s medical expenses, rehabilitative care, household expenses during recovery, lost income, decreased earning potential, and other losses. The size of the settlement or jury award depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the victim’s injuries, the skill of his or her attorney, the circumstances surrounding the crash, and state law.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
The process of filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit can be quite complicated. A victim must prove the fault of the defendant and file suit within the proper time frame. A lawyer with experience handling motorcycle accident claims has the knowledge and skill to bring even complex cases to favorable resolutions.
If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle collision, you need the best legal services available. Contact the law firm of Proner & Proner today to schedule a consultation with one of our motorcycle accident attorneys. Our law firm welcomes clients from throughout Oregon.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics underscore accident trends in Oregon and throughout the nation since 1998*:
- In 1998, there were 2,294 motorcycle accident fatalities in the U.S. – 178 more deaths than there were in 1997.
- In 2004, there were 37 motorcycle accident fatalities in Oregon – 8 percent of the state’s 456 motor vehicle accident fatalities that year.
- In 2006, there were 44 motorcycle accident fatalities in Oregon – 9 percent of the state’s 477 motor vehicle fatalities that year.
- Of the 488 highway traffic fatalities in Oregon in 2005, 28 percent (139 deaths) involved driver impairment. Of these deaths, 48 were motorcyclists – 94 percent of whom were wearing helmets at the time of the crash, 20 of whom had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .01 or higher, and 28 of whom had no BAC.
- Ninety-three percent of Oregon’s motorcycle accident death victims were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. Twenty-eight percent had a BAC of .08 or higher, and 39 percent had a BAC between .01 and .08.
- Oregon has an active motorcycle advisory committee, a motorcycle safety plan, and state-sponsored rider education programs.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you need complete information about your rights – and an experienced lawyer to handle your claim. Contact Proner & Proner to learn more about motorcycle laws and how they impact your rights. Our motorcycle accident attorneys proudly serve clients throughout Oregon.
*Motorcycle accident statistic references: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Governors Highway Safety Association websites.
We serve motorcycle accident victims throughout Oregon, including the following cities:
- Portland
- Eugene
- Salem
- Gresham
- Hillsboro
- Beaverton
- Bend
- Medford
- Springfield
- Corvallis
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