There is rarely an excuse for leaving the scene of an accident, especially when it involves injuries. It's a driver's duty to stay at the scene to help and give information to the police when they arrive. When a driver leaves the scene before help arrives or flees...
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The risks of bicycle accidents are real to victims
If you're an avid bike rider or just a beginner, you're already familiar with the fact that drivers don't always see you coming. Between distractions and drivers who don't think to look for cyclists, accidents are more than likely to happen. If you're hit, you could...
How can you report dangerous drivers?
If you're driving and get into an accident, you'll likely get to talk to police, be able to discuss what happened and why you believe the other drive was at fault, What about cases where you just notice a dangerous driver, though? How can you help prevent a crash from...
Workers’ compensation in the City of Portland, Oregon
The City of Portland is self-insured for workers' compensation, which means the city itself pays for the costs of injuries suffered on the job. The city also self-administers this coverage through its City Risk Workers' Compensation Team. When you seek medical...
You can seek a claim against dangerous drivers after a crash
Everyone has a day when he or she is a pedestrian. You might be walking to a store, to a friend's house or visiting a local fairground in the summer. Whatever the reason is, when you're a pedestrian, your safety can be at risk when you're near the roads. Pedestrians...
Multiple people hurt in crash on Highway 101
Crashes can happen anywhere and at any time; smaller vehicles can cause severe crashes with larger vehicles by sideswiping them, cutting them off in traffic or brake- checking them. There are many causes of collisions in today's world, but when someone's negligence...
Pedestrian safety: Steps to take to avoid injury
In Oregon, a pedestrian is any person who is walking on foot or traveling while confined to a wheelchair. These individuals are at risk of serious injury if they're hit by a car, truck, bus, or other kind of vehicle. The injuries they suffer are directly related to...
Do drivers have a higher duty of care required around kids?
When a child is hit by a car while riding a bicycle at home, it's a serious accident that needs to be addressed. The driver is obligated to show an increased duty of care, so he or she should have been looking out for children in a residential area, around schools or...
Man dies after semi crushes vehicle and causes fire
People take risks when they get into their vehicles and drive. Distractions, dangerous drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and those who are texting or talking on a cellphone can increase the risk of injury to themselves and others. If you're hit...
Exposed to toxic fumes? You may be entitled to compensation
Welding rods are used often in welding, with various metallic elements making up each of the rods. The problem with these rods is that the metallic elements give off toxic fumes when they're heated to high temperatures. These fumes, when inhaled, can lead to a number...