Experience Brings Winning Results
Some people assume that if they can walk away from a car crash, they haven’t developed any life-altering injuries. That isn't always true. People can have traumatic injuries with delayed symptom onset that they only identify days or weeks after they first get hurt....
Money is often the furthest thing from someone's mind after a car crash. It's only after things settle down that they start thinking about their finances. A collision can leave someone without a vehicle. It might put them in the hospital. They may lose out on wages or...
People expect a rideshare trip to be a safe alternative to driving themselves. Those who are unfamiliar with an area or under the influence of alcohol may order a ride for both safety and convenience. People expect to reach their destination safely when they hire a...
Rideshare services have decentralized on-demand transportation. The big players in the rideshare industry, Uber and Lyft, have effectively ended the market control a small number of taxi businesses had in many municipalities. People no longer need to look up taxi...
Drivers in Oregon should understand just how dangerous running a red light can be. This practice is behind hundreds of fatal crashes every year. More than 800 people died from red-light running collisions in 2016, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway...
If asked what sort of distractions are common behind the wheel, most drivers in Oregon would likely answer with smartphone use, talking with passengers and eating/drinking. However, a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that the use of vehicle...
When it comes to the effects of drunk driving, people in Oregon have plenty to be concerned about. Despite massive law enforcement efforts and widespread public awareness campaigns, 30 people across the country are killed every day in car crashes linked to driving...
Oregon residents may be taking opioids either for chronic pain or acute injuries. If it is for the former, they may not be so affected by the drug's psychomotor and cognitive effects. If it is for the latter, they are at a greater risk for impairment. In either case,...
It is not uncommon to hear about automobile accidents caused by distracted driving in Oregon. Around the country, it is estimated that close to nine people die every day because of accidents related to distracted driving. These same types of accidents lead to around...
Oregon drivers may be at an increased risk of getting into an accident when roads are covered with ice or snow. However, there are ways of reducing that risk or eliminating it altogether. While on a snowy or icy road, it is important to maintain a constant speed....
