Portland, Oregon is probably one of the most interesting cities in the Pacific Northwest, if not the United States. From the fact that more people are literate in Portland than any other US city, or the over 12,000 people that take place in the annual naked bike ride, there is always something going on in this unique city of Oregon.
Interesting Facts
Some interesting facts about the Portland area:
- Frequently cited as one of the most popular biking cities in the United States
- Portland’s name was actually decided by a coin toss, with the other name being “Boston, Oregon”
- Portland is the only major US city to have a dormant volcano within city limits. Dormant means the volcano is sleeping and there is the potential that it could wake up at some point.
- With over 700 food carts throughout the city, Portland has been named the best city in the world for street food by several publications.
Vehicle Injury Statistics
- 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.
Portland, like many cities relies on all forms of transportation to move it’s citizens around where they need to go. Traditional methods such as utilization of cars, buses, and mass transit systems such as the MAX Train are very common in Portland. However, being a very eco-minded city, Portland also has a large percentage of their population using bikes and other forms of manually powered transportation to get around.
Walking is also a common form of transportation, as it is not uncommon to see crowds containing hundreds of people bustling through the streets towards their destinations.
The Unfortunate Truth
Because of Portland’s very open and large commute ecosystem, injuries caused by vehicles, namely cars, trucks, and buses are common. Portland’s complex environment of mass-transit system, degrading travel infrastructure, and environmental factors such as weather create a confusing situation for people when they or a loved one are injured in an unfortunate incident.
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.