Año: 2015
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… leer más
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… leer más
Objetivo de Portland en materia de transporte: acabar con las muertes por accidente de tráfico en 2025
The new safety goal from Portland’s Director of Transportation is to end traffic fatalities in the next ten years. Auto fatalities and deaths 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… leer más
¿Qué pruebas debe reunir para su caso de accidente de tráfico?
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… leer más
¿Qué es una demanda por homicidio culposo?
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… leer más
¿Su hijo va bien sentado en el coche?
Los niños son extremadamente vulnerables a sufrir lesiones en caso de accidente si no van correctamente sujetos en la silla de coche adecuada. Aunque encuentres la silla adecuada, es muy importante que sepas instalarla correctamente. A medida que su hijo crezca, asegúrese de pasarle a una silla de coche que se ajuste... leer más
¿Cuáles son mis derechos legales si me he lesionado en el trabajo?
Los empresarios están obligados a proporcionar a sus empleados unas condiciones de trabajo seguras en un entorno saludable. Si un empresario no cumple este criterio, un empleado puede resultar lesionado. Incluso en los lugares de trabajo más seguros pueden producirse accidentes. Para proteger sus derechos si se lesiona en su lugar de trabajo, el primer paso es... leer más
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… leer más
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
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… leer más
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… leer más