Tigard, Oregon, with its motto being “A place to call home” is a city not known by many people outside of the general Portland-Metro Area. As of 2007, Tigard was the 12th largest city in Oregon, with a population just over 48,000 as of the last census (2010). The city has various forms of transportation, with rail, air, and car all being viable options. While going by car is the most popular form of transportation, walking and biking is becoming increasingly popular, especially with the eco-friendly population that the states in the Pacific Northwest is known for. It is important to keep in mind that accidents can occur anywhere, even in a quaint little city such as Tigard. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you are legally entitled to compensation under Oregon law. Let the experts at Portland Personal Injury Attorneys manage your injury claims case and get you the rightful and fair compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.
Interesting Facts
- Rated one of the best places to live for senior citizens in 2005, as well as being America’s 2nd favorite city for foodies.
- With a population increasing almost 20% every couple of years, Tigard is becoming one of the fastest growing cities in Oregon besides Portland and Eugene.
- Tigard also has very low crime rates in and around its boundaries – one of the lowest in the state.
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.
- Every year there are roughly 3 million vehicle related injuries in the US.. So if the Portland Metro area represents roughly 1% of the US population that makes about 37,500 injuries a year or about 100 car accident injuries a day
- The police fill out on average about 3000 vehicle accident reports each month and many car accidents go unreported by Oregon police.
The Unfortunate Truth
Accidents do happen. When they happen, the only things victims can do is try to gather their lives up and try to do the best they can to go on with their work and social living. Many people experience issues they just cannot deal with alone. Financial aspects may come into play, especially once the medical bills pile pile up.
The Solution
However, there is a solution. The experts and Portland Personal Injury Attorneys are standing by to help you in your time of need. Calling us means less stress for you. Allow our experts to help you get referred to a lawyer that actually cares about you and your situation. If you or a loved one was injured at the hands of another, you are almost always entitled to some form of compensation for your pain and suffering, as well as the financial expenses that may arise from being injured.