Police in Oregon have a person of interest as they investigate a hit-and-run accident that left a 20-year-old woman in critical condition. Reports indicate that the young woman was driving in a Toyota Camry. Coming the opposite direction was a 1999 Ford Explorer. That...
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Month: October 2017
When is a bicycle accident most likely?
You know that there are dangerous times to be in your car. Many accidents happen during rush hour, for instance, and a high number of fatal crashes happen at night. But what about if you're riding your bike? Is there a certain time that has been shown to be the most...
3 important dog bite statistics
Even something as simple as going for a jog through your own neighborhood can become frightening when other people don't take proper care of their pets. Off-leash dogs may charge, bark, and even bite when they see you approaching what they think of as their territory....
Why cyclists should travel with traffic
Cyclists are supposed to ride the same direction as the traffic. Yes, that does mean that cyclists do not see vehicles coming and may have less warning in the event of an accident. However, riding against traffic, even though you can see, is far more dangerous. For...
Lack of sleep massively increases accident risks
Think that you can get by on just five or six hours of sleep? Even if you're drinking coffee to try to make up for it, a lack of sleep can be very dangerous. For one thing, it's a big contributor to car accidents. The American Automobile Association (AAA) claims that...
Why do cyclists and drivers get into road rage arguments?
You know that drivers don't always get along with cyclists. Despite the increase in the popularity of cycling recently -- some reports indicate that it's become 46 percent more popular -- there are still a lot of conflicts. Sometimes these lead to road rage and...
The main excuse people give when they speed
Speeding is dangerous. It causes car accidents, reduces reaction times and increases the severity of injuries when accidents happen. There's a reason speed limits are set and enforced. Even so, you see people break the speed limit every day. Have you ever wondered...
If you’re injured during a hotel crime is the hotel liable?
Someone breaks into your hotel room with the intent of robbing you. You've put your valuables in the safe, though, so they can't get to them quickly. You come back during the robbery. The thief knocks you down while fleeing from the room and you hurt your back. Is the...
Always get contact information after an accident
It's crucial to always get contact information after a crash. That's true even if you think that you're fine. One man was riding his bike when a car near him tried to pull an illegal U-turn. He didn't realize it was illegal at the time, but the car hit him. He got up,...