ODOT Worker Roger Birkeland Hurt in I-84 Gilliam County Crash

PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Vulnerable road users like pedestrians are exposed to risk on a daily basis. While everyone is urged to stay alert, the greater responsibility rests with those operating vehicles.

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that roughly 140,000 pedestrians were injured in crashes and taken to emergency rooms in 2022. Many of these collisions stem from distracted driving, excessive speed, and drivers failing to yield to pedestrians.

“Having the proper resources is extremely important in order to investigate a pedestrian accident case and prove negligence,” said Candice Bond, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney and a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.

Bond emphasized: “In most instances, pedestrians possess the right of way when crossing an intersection or a street regardless of if they are in a marked crosswalk. It is always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian.”

PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

“It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal. Following the outcome of the investigation, Roger Birkeland may be entitled to pursue a personal injury claim. Formica pointed out that the stress of an injury can be overwhelming, affecting every part of a victim’s life — family, work, finances, and overall well-being.

“It is vital for victims to hire an attorney when filing a personal injury claim, which allows them to negotiate with an insurance company for a client,” Formica said.

“Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth. However, an attorney will vigorously advocate for their clients to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly.”

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