Bicycle injuries

Portland, Oregon is synonymous with bicycling. In 2008, Portland become the first major American city to be awarded the "Platinum" ranking by the League of American Bicyclists, and currently boasts more commuting cyclists than any other city in the United States.* As a result of the sheer number of cyclists on its roads, however, Portland is also home to a relatively large number of cycling accidents.

Cyclists' rights are not special rights.

While Oregon law clearly gives cyclists and motorists equal rights and responsibilities, insurance company representatives and defense attorneys have been known to misinterpret your rights or misconstrue something you say or do at the scene of the accident, when you are still in shock. If you don’t protect your rights, you may not be able to recover the money necessary to cover your medical expenses and injuries. Since most of our clients have catastrophic injuries or are killed due to careless actions by others, we have experience handling the most severe injury claims.

In and out of the courtroom, our office remains committed to championing cyclists' rights. DeShaw Trial Laywers values cycling on a personal level. We work closely with epidemiologists and crash reconstructionists to determine precisely what happened during your collision. Because of the shock and physical trauma associated with serious cycling crashes, a high percentage of injured cyclists will not accurately remember the details of the crash. Because of this, DeShaw Trial Lawyers strongly encourages you to seek representation if you have been involved in a cycling accident.

How can I get help?

For more information, please contact us or call our office at 866.THE.FIRM (866.843.3476) for a free consultation.