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We'll review your bicycle accident case at no cost to you, including answering questions about your rights as a cyclist under Oregon law, applicable insurance coverage, and the best course of action to pursue maximum compensation.
Since January 1, 2025, Oregon law recognizes Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes and treats them like bicycles on the road. You don't need insurance, registration or a license to ride an e-bike in Oregon, and you don't need any of them to file a claim. Hit on a BIKETOWN rental in Portland? The driver who hit you is still responsible, and we check every policy that may apply.
Call or fill out the form, day or night. We'll explain your rights as an Oregon cyclist, which insurance can cover you and what to do next. There's no cost and no obligation.
We gather medical records, witness statements, police and DMV reports, traffic camera footage and bike lane or intersection data. Oregon law gives bicycles and e-bikes the rights of vehicles on the road (ORS 814.400, 814.405). We use that, plus a driver's duty to yield in bike lanes and to pass at a safe distance, to show who caused the crash.
Cyclists have nothing between them and the car. Broken bones, head injuries, spinal damage and road rash that needs surgery are common. We document the full impact on your life, and we push back hard when insurers try to blame the rider. If they won't make a fair offer, we're ready to take your case to trial.
We go after medical bills, lost wages, repair or replacement of your bike or e-bike, pain and suffering, and future care, so you can focus on getting back on your feet.
Hurt and not at fault? We're family-owned since 1991, with over $100 million recovered for clients. Call attorney Alex Senft free, 24/7. No win, no fees or costs.
Get medical care right away, even if you feel fine, because adrenaline can hide concussions and internal injuries. Call the police. Then take photos of the car, the license plate, your injuries, your bike and the bike lane markings. Get the driver's name, phone number and insurance information, plus contact details for any witnesses. Don't apologize or admit fault at the scene. Oregon requires a crash report to the DMV within 72 hours when someone is hurt or damage tops $2,500 (ORS 811.720), and we can help you file it. Then call a bicycle accident lawyer before evidence like camera footage disappears.
Bicycles are vehicles under Oregon law, and cyclists have the same rights on the road as drivers (ORS 814.400). Drivers are responsible when they:
Oregon also treats cyclists as "vulnerable users" (ORS 801.608), which brings tougher penalties for drivers who injure them.
Yes. Under ORS 814.405, e-bikes follow the same rules of the road as bicycles. You can ride in bike lanes, and drivers owe you the same duty to yield and to pass safely. E-bike riders must be 16 or older and can't ride on sidewalks.
Yes. The at-fault driver's insurance pays for your injuries, whether or not you own a car. Oregon drivers must carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for injuries, plus $20,000 for property damage.
If you were on a regular bicycle, Oregon car policies also include medical benefits for cyclists hit by cars (personal injury protection, or PIP). If you or someone you live with has car insurance, that policy pays first. If no one in your home does, the policy on the car that hit you can cover at least $15,000 in medical bills and part of your lost income. For e-bike riders, coverage depends on the policies involved, and we'll check every one.
Every Oregon car policy includes uninsured motorist coverage. If you or someone in your household has a car policy, that coverage can apply when the driver had no insurance, too little insurance, or fled the scene. Call the police right away after a hit-and-run, because a quick report protects your claim.
On a regular bicycle in a crosswalk, you have the same rights as a pedestrian, so drivers must yield to you (ORS 814.410). You do need to slow to walking speed when entering a crosswalk if a car is approaching, and you can't dart off the curb into traffic. Visibility, speed and right of way all factor into who's responsible.
Yes. Under ORS 811.065, drivers must leave enough room to pass a cyclist safely. When a driver is going over 35 mph, that means enough distance to avoid hitting you if you fell into their lane. If a driver sideswiped you, clipped your handlebars or ran you off the road, this law can be a key part of your claim.
Usually two years from the crash to file a lawsuit (ORS 12.110). If a government vehicle hit you, such as a city truck or a TriMet bus, you must give written notice within 180 days under the Oregon Tort Claims Act (ORS 30.275). Evidence fades fast, so the sooner you call, the better.
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency: no win, no fees or costs. If we recover money for you, our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict, typically 33% to 40%. There are no hourly charges, retainers or hidden fees.
Yes. We help injured cyclists and e-bike riders throughout Oregon, including Portland, Eugene, Bend, Salem and Corvallis. Your crash could have been on a city street, in a bike lane, in a crosswalk, on a multi-use path or on a highway. We'll review your claim, figure out who's responsible and pursue your recovery.
