With children traveling to and from school starting this month, it is important to keep an eye out for them while driving. The accident rates with children as pedestrians or bicyclists tend to go up during back-to-school and we want to make sure Oregonians are safe during this time of year.
Año: 2014
How to Take a Dog Bite Case to Small Claims Court
Many dog-bite disputes never make it court due to negotiations between the injured person and the dog owner or insurance company. If you were injured by a dog, there are a few different options you have to take the case to court. Small claims court is typically recommended because in most states you can sue… leer más
Próximos cambios de seguridad en la avenida Williams Norte
North Williams Avenue will be seeing new safety changes to make it more bike and pedestrian friendly. Four-thousand bicyclists use it everyday along with 8,000 cars, trucks and buses. New changes include a much wider lane for just bikes on the left and one motor vehicle traffic lane on the right. Bicyclists agree it will… leer más
What to Do if You Get into an Accident in a Parking Lot
People tend to be multi-tasking and not paying attention to where they are going in parking lots. There are many issues that arise in a parking lot accident and it is important to be able to deal with them to protect your interests. Below are some tips on what to do if you find yourself… leer más
Cómo elegir al testigo adecuado para su reclamación por accidente
Contar con el testigo adecuado puede ser decisivo a la hora de reclamar por un accidente. La presencia de testigos de terceros y su credibilidad es crucial para su reclamación. Una de las primeras preguntas que la compañía de seguros le preguntará acerca de la presentación de una reclamación es si había testigos presentes, además de los conductores. El ajustador de seguros querrá... leer más
Conducir con resaca puede ser tan peligroso como hacerlo ebrio
Dos estudios realizados por investigadores de la Universidad de Utrecht (Países Bajos) y la Universidad del Oeste de Inglaterra (Reino Unido) presentaron una serie de pruebas de conducción que imitaban la conducción en carretera. Los individuos habían ingerido una media de 10 bebidas alcohólicas la noche anterior. Los sujetos no tenían nada de alcohol en la sangre, pero... leer más
How Much Money is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you’re considering filing a claim with an insurance company because youve been hurt (personal injury lawsuit) you’re probably wondering how much your case is worth. Our civil justice system awards money (damages) to the person injured by making the party responsible for the injury (or their insurance company) pay the injured person for the… leer más
The 7 Most Common Motorcycle Accidents & How to Avoid Them
Reduce your odds of getting into a motorcycle crash with these tips. The more educated you are about motorcycle safety, the lower the chance of being injured or killed. Safety gear is helpful but doesn’t necessarily prevent injury in a crash. Below is a list of seven common accidents and how you can prevent them…. leer más
One of the most dangerous drivers on the road isnt the aggressive driver or even the distracted driver. One of the most dangerous drivers on the road is the tired driver. About 17% of road fatalities have been attributed to a tired driver, but little is done to keep people aware of the dangers of… leer más
East Portland Plans to Add 18 Pedestrian Beacons
As the new school year begins, officials gathered at Southeast 113th and Stark Street for the new installation of pedestrian flashing beacons at five busy Portland intersections. These five are the first of 18 new beacons to be installed for a $1.9 million project to address pedestrian safety in East Portland. When a pedestrian pushes… leer más