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Pedestrians can suffer severe and life-changing injuries in bus accidents in Oregon. These accidents are often, sadly, fatal. At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, we are passionate about helping individuals and families demand justice after devastating bus accidents involving pedestrians in Oregon. We realize these accidents are often the fault of a distracted or negligent bus driver failing to yield to pedestrians. Describe your recent accident to our Portland bus accident trial attorneys today. We have personal injury and wrongful death lawyers available to help. Call (503) 226-6361 24/7 for a free consultation.
In Oregon, the civil justice system allows you to secure compensation for something such as a pedestrian/bus accident. When someone else’s negligence causes an injury, the victim can recover compensation by bringing a civil claim. Your ability to receive a monetary award, however, depends on how well you or your personal injury lawyer can prove your case and damages. Your lawyer has to establish negligence and fault before you can achieve a settlement or jury verdict. Proving a bus accident case generally requires four elements.
At Paulson Coletti, “liberty and justice for all” is more than just a phrase – it is our mandate. Our team of trial lawyers is driven to pursue justice for the injured, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable. With a high success rate both in and out of the courtroom, you can trust our Oregon personal injury lawyers to be the legal advocates you need so your voice can be heard.
“Most cases settle, but each of our cases is prepared as if it’s going to trial. The insurance companies know it and so do the defense lawyers defending them. That’s why we get such great results for our clients.”
It is your right as an injured bus accident victim to bring a cause of action against the person or party who caused the pedestrian collision. With assistance from a Portland pedestrian accident lawyer at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, you can prove the fault of the defendant and recover compensation for your past and future losses as an injured pedestrian. These can include medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Discuss your rights as a pedestrian in more detail with one of our attorneys today.
It is important to speak to a lawyer as soon as you can after getting injured in a pedestrian/bus accident in Oregon. Tight deadlines may apply to your case. These deadlines, known as statutes of limitations, are in place to keep the justice system more just for both sides. The general personal injury statute of limitations in Oregon is two years, meaning you would have two years from the date of your crash to file a lawsuit. If, however, your bus accident case involves TriMet, streetcars, WES Commuter Rail, MAX Light Rail or another public transportation system, your deadline will be shorter. Cases against the government have just 180 days for filing.
If a distracted bus driver, reckless vehicle driver or negligent bus company caused your Oregon bus accident and related injuries as a pedestrian, contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC to help you file a claim. Our local bus accident lawyers have experience litigating and winning these types of cases. We know how to collect evidence, present it to a jury, negotiate with insurance companies and take care of your pedestrian accident claim from start to finish. Talk to our attorneys for free today. Schedule a free consultation at (503) 226-6361 or by submitting our online contact form.
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At Paulson Coletti, a local firm based in Oregon, justice is our mission. As experienced trial attorneys, we fight for injury victims across Oregon and Washington, holding negligent parties accountable. With a proven track record in and out of the courtroom, we are dedicated to securing fair compensation for our clients. We take a client-centered approach, focusing on cases we believe in and delivering results that matter. No fees unless we win-because justice should never come with financial risk.
This page has been written, edited, and fact-checked by our team of legal writers in accordance with our editorial guidelines. It has been approved by partners Jane Paulson and John Coletti—respected trial attorneys with decades of experience representing personal injury victims.
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