Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Urban Traffic Safety
Oregon and Washington Recognized Among Top 3 Most Bicycle-Friendly States in Recent Report
Oregon has achieved a top-three ranking in bicycle friendliness despite a concerning rise in cyclist fatalities, highlighting the state's commitment to improving cycling infrastructure and safety.
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Portland City Council Greenlights Traffic Signal to Enhance Safety Near Oregon Humane Society
The Portland City Council has approved a $5.3 million plan to enhance safety at a hazardous intersection near the Oregon Humane Society. This decision follows a series of accidents, including a recent fatal crash, underscoring the need for urgent action.
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Local Pedestrian Tragically Killed in MAX Train Collision in Overlook Neighborhood
A pedestrian fatality involving a MAX Yellow Line train in Portland's Overlook Neighborhood prompts investigation and raises potential legal issues under Oregon personal injury law.
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Oregon Tops U.s. in Rising Car Crash Fatalities, Cities Ranked by Danger
Oregon sees a significant increase in car crash fatalities, making it the leading state in the U.S. for such incidents. Despite safety regulations, 601 people died in Oregon car accidents in 2022.
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Serious Pedestrian Injury Halts Traffic on NE Lombard St Amid Crash Probe
A serious accident on NE Lombard Street in Portland, Oregon, left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning. The involved driver has been detained as police investigate the scene.
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Oregon State Study Finds No Increase in Unsafe Behavior with Rolling-Stop Bike Laws
A recent study by Oregon State University has concluded that rolling-stop bicycle laws, like those implemented in Oregon, do not promote unsafe behaviors among drivers or cyclists.
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Major Injury Reported in Portland Car and MAX Train Collision
A recent collision between a car and a MAX train in Portland led to serious injuries and complex rescue efforts.
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Cyclist Succumbs to Injuries 11 Days Following Traffic Accident
A Portland bicyclist has died from injuries sustained in a non-collision incident in the Multnomah Neighborhood earlier this month, prompting a police investigation.
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Bridge Collision on Lyon Street in Albany Raises Safety Concerns
A significant multi-vehicle accident occurred on the Lyon Street Bridge in Albany, Oregon, prompting authorities to close the bridge to manage the situation and ensure public safety.
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Fatal Wrong-Way Collision on I-84 in Northeast Portland Claims One Life
A serious head-on collision on I-84 in Portland, involving a wrong-way driver, results in one fatality and multiple charges against the driver, including DUII and Manslaughter.
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