The greater Portland area and other parts of Oregon have been experiencing some rough times of late when it comes to flaggers in area construction zones getting hit by cars. Over the last couple of weeks, the frequency of these auto-pedestrian accidents has even...
Experience Brings Winning Results
Year: 2018
Head-on collision in eastern Oregon among state’s deadliest
A recent accident in the eastern part of this state left eight people dead, seven of whom were from one family in Washington State. The accident, which took place in the eastern part of Oregon, was among the state's all-time deadliest and attracted the attention of...
Federal agency starts anti-drugged driving ad blitz
The recent statistics, as well as anecdotal evidence, suggest that drugged driving is a growing problem both on the roads of Oregon and the rest of the United States. This is particularly a hot issue in Portland and other cities on the West Coast, as Oregon and its...
Understanding the impact of carpal tunnel syndrome
When most people think of workplace injuries, they think of extreme circumstances, such as fires and chemical burns. However, many people sustain injuries due to repetitive motions performed while sitting at a desk for hours on end. Out of these types of workplace...
How well do modern driver assist features work?
Residents of Portland, Oregon, put a lot of faith in the latest technology, and usually that faith is well-rewarded. This city is well-known as a place where innovations in technology are widely accepted and lead to improvements both in people's lives and even in the...
Comparative fault and bicycle accidents
As is the case with other vehicles on the road, residents of Portland, Oregon, who choose to use their bicycles to go from point A to point B have legal obligations that they must follow. For instance, bicyclists should ride with the flow of traffic and, when one is...
Another study connects pedestrian deaths to distracted driving
In what seems like a typical occurrence these days, another study has come out suggesting that distracted driving is the force behind an otherwise inexplicable increase in the number of traffic fatalities over the last several years. The reason this increase is...
PTSD may be a future trend in work comp claims
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has been better understood in the mental health and medical community over the past several decades. While it used to be seen as a condition affecting combat veterans, experts now understand that the condition can develop in...
Mistakes to avoid making on social media after a car crash
You need to be careful of what you post online after a car accident. While one woman discovered she could post a review of her eyeliner after a car accident and receive social media fame, in general, it is best to post as little as possible until the insurance claim...
What sort of coverage might be available from my insurance?
As a previous post discussed, sometimes the victim of pedestrian accident, or a deceased victim's family, may not be able to locate the driver who hit the victim. Sadly, many people choose not to take responsibility for auto-pedestrian accidents and will drive off if...