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Twenty-six Percent of Car Wrecks Involve Cell Phones
With all the warnings about talking or texting while driving, a new study shows the situation is actually getting worse. Cellphone usage is now an issue in 36% of all motor vehicle crashes according to an annual survey from the National Safety Council. The survey found that 21% of phone related crashes involve drivers talking… read more
With multiple crashes in Oregon this past weekend due to black ice on roads, we believe it is important to use extreme caution during icy conditions. Early mornings pose some of the greatest danger when driving in the dark on icy roads. Morning fog can reduce visibility making it harder to see ice on the… read more
Google’s Driverless Car May be Bad for Personal Injury Lawyer’s Businesses
Google’s self-driving car is looking for auto industry partners to bring the technology to market in the next five years. These driverless cars could possibly hurt personal injury lawyers and their businesses. Over the years, new innovations and technology have decreased the number of fatalities with safer cars on the roads. If human error crashes… read more
What are the most common injuries from car accidents?
More than 3 million people are injured each year in car accidents across the country. Injuries from accidents vary immensely due to the circumstances of the collision. Some injuries may resolve quickly with no medical treatment but other more serious injuries might become more permanent and result in physical disability. Some of the factors that… read more
When is the Wrong time to Pass other Vehicles
Over the past couple weeks, there has been multiple car crashes involving vehicles trying to pass others in no-passing zones in Oregon. Unfortunately, these crashes typically end with serious injuries or death due to the speed of the vehicles attempting to pass. Head-on collisions in these situations are extremely life-threatening. If you misjudge the amount… read more
Types of Back Injuries from Car Accidents
Damages from car accidents not only affect the vehicles but also the people involved. The most common injury people who were involved in a car accident endure is to the back. Minor to severe back injury can have a significant impact on your daily life. Below are the four most common types of back injuries. Thoracic… read more
Auto accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. The impact of spinal injuries on the victim and their family can be devastating and cause enormous medical costs. Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that results in full or partial loss of motor control and sensation. Some injuries can cause paralysis… read more
When are you Liable for another Person’s Driving?
One of the key issues in a car accident is determining which driver is at fault or negligent. In some situations, the law can assign fault to someone who was not driving or even present in the car at the time of the accident. Below are the instances where this can occur. When an employee… read more
A concussion is defined as a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. The major causes of a concussion are falls, motor vehicle-related injury, unintentionally being struck by or against an obstacle, assaults, or playing sports. Concussions are usually non life-threatening but their effects can be… read more
How to Avoid Wildlife Collisions on the Road
Animals are forced to cross roads and highways in search of food, water, cover, and mates placing them in danger of vehicles driving down the road. The number one way to avoid collisions with wildlife while on the road is to slow down. In Oregon, the majority of vehicle-wildlife crashes occur from September through November,… read more
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