If you're one of the many avid bicyclists plying the streets of Portland, you probably have an appreciation for the fact that hazards can be waiting around the next corner. Sometimes they might be able to be anticipated. Very often they can't. Regular readers of this...
Experience Brings Winning Results
Month: January 2015
Bad week for travel on Oregon Interstate 84
Drivers in Oregon know that varying terrain can make for odd weather conditions and tricky travel. Using caution is something that is always advisable, but there are times when greater caution is more necessary than others. And these past few days have proven to be...
The sharing economy can muddy workers’ compensation waters
A couple of months ago, we published a post with the intent of helping Oregon workers understand their rights when they are injured on the job. We wanted to reinforce that the confusing nature of the workers' compensation system should not be a reason for someone who...
Increase in pedestrian deaths recorded on Oregon roads in 2014
If preliminary numbers are any indication, 2014 was not a good year for traffic deaths in Oregon. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports this week that an initial accounting shows that there were 352 deaths due to traffic accidents last year. That compares with 313 in 2013....