Year: 2011

A Good Attorney Makes You Feel Like You Are the Only Client

The stress that comes from being involved in an accident is difficult enough without adding the stress of being able to find an efficient, professional, and trusted lawyer. It may be tempting to just pick a lawyer and run with it, but you may be doing yourself a disservice. Finding a lawyer that you feel… read more

Oregon Seatbelt Laws Save Lives

In the state of Oregon wearing a seatbelt is the law. While it is a good idea to obey the law, there are more important reasons for wearing your seatbelt. A seatbelt can prevent injury or even death. According to the CDC, nearly 50% of injuries and death could have been prevented if the victim… read more

CPSC Launches Pool Safely Campaign

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the launch of its campaign, “Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives,” on April 21. To help spread awareness about water drowning prevention, television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) are being released encouraging parents and children to implement as many safety steps as possible in and around pools… read more

NHTSA Helps Prevent Back-Over Pedestrian Accidents

It’s terrible to imagine that each year in the United States, almost 300 individuals are killed and 18,000 more suffer injury due to another person (usually a parent, grandparent, or caregiver) backing over them with a vehicle. In December 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the proposal of a new safety regulation to aid… read more

Benefits of Taking Oregon Motorcycle Safety Courses

Motorcycle safety courses in Oregon are a great way for beginning and experienced riders to prepare for real-life traffic situations and road conditions. Motorcycles are exciting to ride and can be convenient forms of transportation, however, if a motorcyclist never learns the important skills they need to ride safely, they may be more prone to… read more

More Injuries On the Job Among the Elderly

Americans are faced with an aging population as the baby boomers are maturing into their senior years. In the past, at this stage of life, people retired and began to take time for themselves. With the housing and stock market downturns, however, many seniors have lost their retirement savings and are faced with the necessity… read more

What You Don’t Know About Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change a person’s life forever, yet most people don’t really understand the main causes of brain injuries. Being aware of the common causes of brain injuries in Oregon and throughout the United States could help prevent this tragic injury from altering your life or the lives of your family… read more

Commercial Truck Drivers with Sleep Apnea Are Dangerous

When thinking about how many large trucks you see on the highway, is it possible that you’ve driven by a truck driver with untreated sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), significantly increases a driver’s risk of being involved in a fatigue-related motor… read more

Reducing Oregon Construction Accident Risks

Construction workers have one of the most dangerous and toughest jobs out there. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 4,000 workers of all ages were killed on-the-job in 2010. April 28 was Workers Memorial Day and OSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor commemorated America’s fallen workers. The date also marked… read more

Aurora Intersection Accident Splits Car in Half, Results in Fatality

Date: April 24, 2011 Location: Ehlen Road NE & Butteville Road NE, Aurora Names: Rebecca Crisman, Rosa Elsey, Richard Mathew, Patricia Mathew A woman was killed after the vehicle she was riding in collided with a pickup truck. At about 4:15pm on Sunday April 24, a Geo Metro being driven north by Rosa Elsey, age… read more