Lincoln City, OR (August, 16) — About two days ago, Sunday, August 14th, at approximately 10:55 am, emergency services were called to Highway 101 and S Drift Creek Road in response to a reported pedestrian accident.
When authorities responded, the pedestrian was found in a ditch. A medical helicopter was called and the pedestrian was airlifted to a local area hospital.
Police are still investigating this incident and as of now, the current state of the victim’s injuries is unknown.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim. We hope for their full recovery.
Injury Accidents in the State of Oregon.
Auto accidents happen fast and unexpectedly. In a matter of seconds, your life can be changed in more ways than one. Injuries from these accidents can also have long-term consequences, financial as well as physical. It can be an incredibly trying event to go through, and few victims will know how to proceed.
Injuries from auto accidents can be incredibly burdensome. Not only can an injury be physically painful and restrict your movement, but it can also come with a hefty price tag. Things like medical bills and lost wages from missing work can add a lot of pressure on an accident victim.
Every year, in the state of Oregon, there are some 31,000 people injured in auto accidents. Of those 31,000 people, many were not at fault or only partially at fault for the accident. Luckily for Oregonians, Oregon is very accommodating to personal injury claims, and one does not need to be found 100% not liable to receive compensation.
If you have been injured in such an accident, make sure to contact one of our skilled Oregon personal injury attorneys. A lawyer can win you a much bigger settlement than you could on your own, but they can also take a lot of headaches off your plate by dealing with the insurance companies and courts for you.
Here at Johnson & Taylor, we offer all of our potential client’s free consultations, so that they can have their cases assessed without the fear of being put further in debt. It is our core belief that victims should be able to fully focus on their recovery, and not be bogged down in financial stress while recuperating from an injury.
Trying to handle the insurance companies and courts on your own is taxing, and without a lawyer, there is no guarantee that you will receive your maximum possible compensation. By hiring one of our attorneys, you will save time, and energy and have a much better chance at a bigger compensation.
We know from years of experience what you are going through, and we strive with every client to make the process as easy as possible so that they may focus on their well-being. Contact us today through the link on our website or by calling (503) 990-6641. Schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience, we are here to assist you in your time of need.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these accident news posts. These sources include local and state police incident reports, news media outlets, social media posts, and at times, eyewitness accounts about accidents in and around Salem, Oregon. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident. If you locate something incorrect in our post, please contact Johnson & Taylor right away so that we can correct the post with the updated information. We will take this post down if requested.
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