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Portland Car Collision Attorney Talks about Accidents
While accidents tend to be quite common in our society, not a lot of people understand what they should actually do once they’re in one. Aside from the fact that you should get a Portland car collision attorney, there are a few other things that you’ll want to do right after an accident. Let’s take… 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
New FMCSA Medical Examiners Final Rule will Certify Examiners
A new FMCSA medical examiner’s rule is an important step in helping to improve road safety. The new regulations will be a big change from existing legislation that allows any medical examiner licensed by the state to perform health exams on all interstate commercial truck drivers. By June 1, the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety… read more
US DOT ‘Hours of Service’ Rule Prevents Truck Accidents
Virtually every product manufactured in the United States is transported by a truck at some stage. Trucks are an important cog in the country’s economic wheel. Portland truck accident lawyers know that trucks are also, simply because of their sheer size and weight, very dangerous objects and especially when the driver is tired. A 2006… read more
Work-Related Calls No Longer Allowed on the Roads
Oregon legislators have moved to close loopholes in previous laws that allowed motorists to use cell phones for work purposes while driving. In May, 2011, HB3186 was passed by a vote of 39 to 17, now making it illegal for all drivers on Oregon roads to use cell phones unless they are summoning emergency help,… read more
Portland Personal Injury: Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident
The shoulder is one of the most complex areas of the body. Bones, ligaments, tendons, soft tissues, cartilage and a large joint area all make up the shoulder, making it an extremely vulnerable region susceptible to injury in a car crash. Portland personal injury lawyers see all types of shoulder injuries, some more debilitating than… read more
How to Avoid Truck Accidents and Injuries
They are perceived, often incorrectly, as the bullies of the roadway. Trucks, simply by virtue of their sheer size compared to other vehicles, are intimidating. And if your car has been in a collision with a truck, it’s not going to be a contest as to which vehicle is going to sustain the most damage,… read more
Tragic Amtrak Crash Causes 6 Deaths, Prompts Lawsuit
A train attendant involved in the tragic Nevada Amtrak crash that resulted in the deaths of at least six passengers filed a lawsuit last week, among what will most likely be many suits against John Davis Trucking Company and their employee Lawrence Valli. The $10,000 lawsuit seeks medical costs and damages allegedly caused by Valli’s… 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
One Killed in Truck Accident on Highway 22
Date: April 13, 2011 Location: Highway 22 West of Dallas Names: Gary N. Butler, Leslie D. Brannon, Aaron Morgan A three-vehicle crash on Highway 22 has resulted in the death of one person. Oregon State Police report that at about 9:20am, a commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer carrying large paper rolls was being driven east… read more