Noticias

Fall Conditions Driver Safety

October means a 15-20%  increase in accidents on the roads.  With the weather conditions changing, the first few rainy days make the roads extra slippery.  Oil on the road and falling leaves are important to watch out for.  Make sure to drive carefully to avoid accidents in these wet conditions.

Back to School Safety

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.

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 you’ve 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

The Dangers of Tired Drivers

One of the most dangerous drivers on the road isn’t 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