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Bicycle Accidents in Oregon: Understanding the Risks and Protecting Your Rights
Between 2012 and 2018, 1,743 reported bicycle crashes occurred in Oregon. 70% involved collisions with motor vehicles and 18 resulted in fatalities. Portland State University found that nearly one-third of all Portland residents have been involved in a bicycle accident at some point. Common causes include failure to yield right-of-way, speeding, improper passing and running stop signs/red lights. Wearing proper safety gear such as a helmet is recommended to reduce risk of an accident while biking.
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Reporting Oregon Car and Truck Accidents - What are my duties and timelines?
You’ve been in a car or truck accident. Your vehicle is damaged, and maybe you are injured. Occupants might be injured. Other drivers may have injuries. Chances are, after a car accident you aren’t thinking about filing paperwork. Still, Oregon law has reporting requirements after a car crash or truck crash that can impact your ability to recover for your injuries and property damage later.
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