Auto Accident Attorney in Portland

While automobile manufacturers work hard to make vehicles each year with greater safety features than the last, there is one thing that they can’t account for or prevent – human error.

The fact is, thousands of automobile accidents happens each year in our City, and not one of them could have been avoided by having a car that was made with additional safety features. With the economy and the popularity of our great City of Portland growing – so grows the number of drivers and the chances of auto accidents.

According to ODOT’s Crash Data Viewer, in 2023 there were just over 7,000 car crashes in Portland. Over 2,700 moderate to serious injuries, and sadly 69 total fatalities. Of those fatalities, 24 were pedestrians.

The most common causes of auto accidents include:

• DUII: In 2023, there were 226 auto accidents that were from Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. This resulted in 149 moderate to serious injuries, and 25 fatalities — of which, 9 were pedestrian fatalities.
• Speeding & Intersections: 48% of traffic deaths in 2024 involved driving at excessive speeds, and 71% of traffic deaths occurred on Portland’s 30 deadliest streets and intersections (aka the High Crash Network).
• Lane and Roadway Departure: When a driver fails to maintain position in his or her lane, and crosses into oncoming traffic. These types of accidents are typically related to additional factors such as DUII or driving while distracted.
• Low-Light Conditions: Portland is a beautiful, green, and lush city – but, that is largely due to our climate, which includes dark or low-light conditions due to clouds and fog. These conditions can make it difficult to navigate roads, traffic, and obstacles. In 2024, 83% percent of deaths from traffic accidents happened in low-light nighttime conditions, at dusk, night, and dawn.

* data gathered from the 2023 ODOT Crash Data Viewer, and PDOT’s 2024 Deadly Traffic Crash Report.

Were you in an accident? You Deserve Compensation

Portland is one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, and that means that more people and more automobiles on the road. If you or someone that you care about experiences the trauma of an auto accident – even if it appears to be minor at first blush – don’t hesitate to contact our office for personal injury support right away.

With adrenaline and other stress hormones racing through your body immediately following the collision, it could take several hours or even days before you fully recognize the extent of your injuries.

It is important that you start the legal process of protecting yourself and your livelihood at the very start. A highly-skilled personal injury attorney can advise you how to proceed so that you are well protected from overwhelming medical bills, a loss of income, and even the expense of long-term disability care. From the moment that you contact Shlesinger & deVilleneuve, you will have a team of legal professionals in your corner.

Since 1971, Our Results Speak for Themselves

For over 5 decades, Shlesinger & deVilleneuve has obtained successful settlements or judgments for 95% of our injured clients. To date, we have collected over $250 million in monetary compensation. Our skilled and knowledgeable legal team is dedicated to securing the justice and compensation that you deserve. This is a record we are very proud of because it means a new life for each one of those clients and their families. A life that is not buried under a mountain of debt due to an auto accident that was not their fault. Our attorneys know exactly how to navigate the legal system and personal injury laws to ensure that you will get the best possible outcome. We have the skills necessary to prioritize your best interests and negotiate a fair and just settlement for you – or we will fight for you in court.

Let Shlesinger & deVilleneuve fight for you when you cannot! We urge you to call us today, or submit an online contact form, for a FREE CONSULTATION; a member of our legal team will get back to you to set up your appointment with one of our dedicated attorneys. We are committed to our clients first; all of our work is done on a contingency basis only — which means we collect no fee unless we win your case, because we don’t want you to worry about anything except for getting well again. Your best interest is our business.

Let Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Fight For You.