No one really enjoys paying for insurance; it’s not one of those things you get a really good feeling about when you’re handing over your hard-earned money. What’s more, it’s one of those things you absolutely have to buy, but hope you’ll never use. When bad things happen and you need to call upon your… read more
Month: August 2012
Bad Insurance Company Behavior: A Great Example
It would probably be fair to say that the behavior, policies and practices of many insurance companies would be enough to offend the sensibilities of a large piece of driftwood. The refusal of insurers to act in good faith and in a fair and equitable manner could bring tears from a stone, but most of… read more
Teen Driving Laws Getting Tougher
The days of the double date or those of eight teens piling into the car for a quick trip to the Dairy Queen are being legislated out of existence by state legislatures. Strict limits are being placed on the number of teens that can occupy a car at any given time, and the police and… read more
Head Injuries in the Elderly More Dangerous at Weekend
Let’s be honest. There’s never a good time to take a bang to the head. However, a new study gives a clear indication that some days are better than others for getting a knock to the noggin. Or more to the point, some days are much worse! Researchers from Johns Hopkins have just released details… read more
What to Do if You’re in an Oregon Railroad Accident
Train travel, whether by light rail or traditional trains, is one of the safest and most environmentally friendly means of transport in Oregon. Whether commuting to work or just going shopping, trains are frequently a faster way to get where you’re going than a taxi or bus, and they’re considerably cheaper, too. Still, Oregon railroad… read more
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms Can Persist for Years
We’ve all heard the expression that’s used when a football player takes a blow to the head and appears shaken up on the field. Commentators virtually make light of the situation by saying, “He got his bell rung,” which gives the definite impression that if the player goes to the sidelines for a few plays,… read more
Neglect of Elderly Leads to Nursing Home Lawsuits
Placing an elderly family member in a nursing home can often be a frustrating and extremely upsetting time for all concerned. In the vast majority of cases, the reasons for using nursing home care are honorable and those decisions are made based on what is best for the elderly relative. When a family makes the… read more
Is Driver Fatigue Leading to More Commercial Truck Accidents?
We see them on Oregon interstate highways every day, hauling goods across the state on their way to destinations near and far. These mammoths of the motorway are hard to miss, given a starting weight of at least 10,000 pounds and with many running to several multiples of that figure. How would you feel, then,… read more
How Well do You Know Your Oregon Bike Lane Laws?
Given that Portland has been called the most bike-friendly city in the country, and the effort and money that have gone into providing bike lanes on city streets to make cycling safer, you would think that cyclists—and motorists—would be pretty familiar with Oregon bike lane laws. Or would they? Hardly a day goes by without… read more
Wi-Fi Technology Saves Lives of Pedestrians and Bicyclists
In 2011, America recorded the lowest number of road traffic fatalities in more than 60 years. Sadly, that trend is reversing in 2012, and one of the reasons for the new spike in numbers, according to NHTSA officials, is drivers becoming distracted through the use of relatively new technology and specifically through cell phone use…. read more