{"id":700058,"date":"2024-05-22T08:42:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T08:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=700058"},"modified":"2024-05-22T08:42:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T08:42:01","slug":"portland-car-accident-rates-climb-seeking-justice-for-crash-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/portland-car-accident-rates-climb-seeking-justice-for-crash-victims_700058.html","title":{"rendered":"Portland Car Accident Rates Climb: Seeking Justice for Crash Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right; width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/uploads\/1716346882.jpeg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Portland Car Accident Rates Climb: Seeking Justice for Crash Victims\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/uploads\/1716346882.jpeg\" alt=\"Portland Car Accident Rates Climb: Seeking Justice for Crash Victims\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" style=\"padding:0px 0px 10px 10px; border:0 solid !important;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<div>Portland Sees Alarming Increase in Car Crashes and Injuries in Recent Years  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">Portland Sees Alarming Increase in Car Crashes and Injuries in Recent Years<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Portland, OR &#8211;<\/strong> New data from the Portland Crash Analysis &amp; Reporting Unit reveals a concerning upward trend in motor vehicle crashes over the past year. In 2021, Portland experienced an 18.76% overall increase in crashes compared to the previous year, including a 20% rise in fatal crashes and a 22.67% increase in non-fatal injury crashes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In raw numbers, Portland recorded 45,295 crashes in 2021. This included 552 deadly crashes and 23,729 crashes that resulted in non-fatal injuries. Additionally, 21,014 crashes resulted in property damage only. This translates to nearly 125 crashes per day on average in 2021.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More Crashes Leading to More Injuries and Fatalities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The significant rise in crashes has led to a corresponding increase in injuries and fatalities. In 2021, 599 people were killed in Portland traffic crashes, an 18.15% increase over 2020. The total number of injured individuals jumped by over 28% to 35,945.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Drivers accounted for the majority of fatalities and injuries, but vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bicyclists also saw high casualty counts. Eighty-eight pedestrians and 18 bicyclists were killed in crashes last year, with many more injured.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Errors Leading to Crashes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Driver errors were the leading cause of most crashes in Portland last year. The most common mistakes included:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Failing to avoid stopped or parked vehicles ahead<\/li>\n<li>Failure to yield right-of-way<\/li>\n<li>Driving too fast for the conditions<\/li>\n<li>Inattention\/distraction<\/li>\n<li>Following too closely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> For pedestrians, the top errors were failing to yield right-of-way and crossing between intersections rather than at crosswalks. Bicyclists most often failed to yield right-of-way or rode inattentively.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Young Drivers at High Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The data shows young drivers between the ages of 15-20 were involved in a disproportionate share of fatal and injury crashes compared to their share of drivers. This age group was involved in over 18% of such crashes despite making up a far smaller portion of total drivers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Call for Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The alarming rise in crashes and injuries on Portland&rsquo;s streets presents a significant public safety issue. The data clarifies that more must be done to improve driver awareness and skills, enhance traffic law enforcement, redesign dangerous roads, and protect vulnerable users.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle crash, contact Beau Harlan, a <a rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Portland Personal Injury Lawyer\" href=\"https:\/\/harlanlaw.net\/practice-areas\/personal-injury-portland-or\/\" target=\"_blank\">personal injury lawyer in Portland, OR<\/a>, at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/harlanlaw.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Harlan Law Firm<\/a>. With decades of experience winning compensation for crash victims in Portland, they understand the impact these traumatic events have on victims&rsquo; lives. Work with a seasoned legal team to recover damages, hold negligent parties accountable, and help make the roadways safer for everyone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Harlan Law Firm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ny2stGmqGBhXW1WT7\" target=\"_blank\">Harlan Law Firm<\/a> is dedicated to representing victims of motor vehicle crashes in Portland, OR. With a strong track record of securing client compensation, the firm is committed to holding negligent parties accountable and advocating for safer roadways.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/harlanlaw.net_135794.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Harlan Law Firm<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Beau Harlan<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=portland-car-accident-rates-climb-seeking-justice-for-crash-victims\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (360) 735-8200<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong>612 E. 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