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Portland Named in Top 5 Best Bike-Friendly US Vacation Destinations
Bicycling keeps growing and many travelers look to getting around a new city on two wheels. Travel Pulse recently published a list of the top 5 best bike-friendly US vacation destinations and Portland made the cut. The other four are Boulder, San Francisco, New York/New England and Minneapolis. Portland is very serious about biking and the… read more
Safe Driving Tips in Foggy Conditions
With all the morning fog in Portland last week, it is important to drive safely in these conditions. Pay attention to local weather conditions to check when there is possible fog in the mornings and/or evening and adjust your driving habits accordingly. Allow extra room in between other vehicles to avoid a collision. Use fog… read more
Portland Transportation Goal to End City Traffic Fatalities by 2025
The new safety goal from Portland’s Director of Transportation is to end traffic fatalities in the next ten years. Auto fatalities and death can be avoided but it is a collaborative effort to decrease the numbers. The Bureau of Transportation released a 2-year work plan earlier this week. Distracted driving and speeding are two of… read more
What Evidence should you Gather for your Car Accident Case?
After a car accident it is important to gather as much evidence as possible for your insurance claim or injury lawsuit. The more documentation to support your claim, the more likely you are to reach a settlement in your favor. Below are some of the important types of evidence to gather for your car accident… read more
What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful death claims are brought against a defendant who caused the death of someone else due to negligence or intentional harm. A wrongful death claim is when a relative of the deceased person files a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death. One of the most common situations for a wrongful… read more
Is your child in the right car seat?
Children are extremely vulnerable to injury in a crash if they are not properly fastened in the right car seat. Event if you find the right car seat, it is extremely important to know how to install it correctly. As your child grows older, make sure to transition them into a car seat that fits… read more
What are my legal rights if I was injured at work?
Employers are required to provide their employees with safe working conditions in a healthy environment. If an employer fails to meet this criterion, then an employee may be injured as a result. Even in the safest workplaces, accident can still occur. To protect your rights if injured at your workplace, the first step is to… read more
Who is at fault in a pedestrian-car accident?
People always remember the old adage “the pedestrian has the right of way”, but that is not always true from a legal standpoint. If you see someone run across the road in the middle of traffic, your first instinct is to believe it is the pedestrian’s fault. Ultimately in a personal injury case, the jurors… read more
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over 83,000 vehicle crashes and 1,000 fatalities a year are due to drowsy driving. Many people recognize that drowsy driving is underreported as a main cause of car crashes. Sleepiness can increase the risk of auto crashes because it impairs performance and can ultimately lead to the… read more
Who is Liable if your Child is Injured?
Many parents are not aware of who is liable for acts of their minor children. In most states the concept of parental responsibility applies to criminal and civil acts of the child. State legislatures have confirmed that an innocent victim should not have the financial burden of property damage or medical expenses that results from… read more