Oregon’s 6th largest city in 2010 was named Money Magazine’s one of top 100 “best places to live”. Don’t let Beaverton’s small size fool you; the city has a vast culture. Along with Hillsboro, Beaverton is one of the economic centers for Washington County, home to numerous corporations in a variety of industries. A variety of technological companies are based in Beaverton, including more recently a number of tech startups as well. Even with a population of only a bit more than 89,000, the risk for injury in such a small city is just the same as getting injured in. Even with the recent infrustructure expansion, injuries can happen anywhere, any time. Don’t let an injury in any city affect you or your family’s life. Call the experts and Portland Personal Injury Attorneys and let the connect you to a lawyer that will help solve your case and get you the restitution you deserve.
Interesting Facts
- The coastline is little over an hour away from Beaverton. Touring the local wineries, including Cooper Mountain Vineyards and Ponzi Vineyards is popular with tourists. The region is known for its Pinot Noir grape production. More than 100 parks provide the city with a vast amount of green area. Hiking trails and bicycle paths traverse through the city.
- The city is home to Cambridge College Institute of Technology.
- A light rail system (MAX) provides transportation to Portland.
- The world headquarters of Nike is located in the area. Beaverton is included in the Silicon Forest and is home to numerous technology companies. The nearby landscape includes forests, rolling hills, rivers and wetlands.
Quick Statistics
- The Oregon Deparment of Transportant reported 49,510 crashes in 2013
- Of that number of crashes, 313 people were killed in the crashes, and 33,161 of the victims involved were injured, ranging from minor to severe.
Top Errors in Oregon that Cause Accidents
- Failure to avoid stopped or parked vehicle ahead
- Failure to yield right-of-way
- Failure to maintain lane
- Ran off road
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Following too close to another vehicle
- Inattention
- Improper change of traffic lanes
- Left turn in front of
- Disregarded traffic signal
Pedestrian Errors
- Crossing between intersections
- Disregarded traffic signal
- Failure to yield right-of-way
Bicyclist Errors
- Failed to yield right-of-way
- Disregarded traffic signal
- Ran stop sign
Basic Overview
Whether you are injured in a vehicle involved accident, a pedestrian in a terrible collision, or a bicyclist out for a morning ride and just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, Portland Personal Injury Attorneys has your back. We know that medical expenses can pile up quickly, and the time away from work may result in a large amount of lost wages depending on your employer. Allow our professionals refer you to an expert lawyer that will help you see your case through to the end and get you the compensation you rightfully deserve. Don’t let the stress increase, contact Portland Personal Injury Attorneys today.