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Liability Insurance and Policy Limits
Every driver in Oregon is required to have liability insurance. Liability insurance is meant to protect you if you are legally responsible for an automobile accident. It is also a possible source of compensation in a Portland wrongful death case resulting from a car crash because the deceased person’s family can bring a claim against… read more
Back-to-school Safety Tips for Drivers
As the school year starts up again, the roads get busier and things can get a little crazy. Buses are on new routes, kids are on bikes or walking and parents are rushing to drop kids off before work. This is an important time for drivers to slow down and pay attention, especially at times… read more
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
In 2013, 3,154 people were killed in distracted driving crashes. Distracted driving has become an increasing issue over the last few years and is easily preventable. Texting and driving is one of the most common forms of distracted driving. Seventy-one percent of young people say they have sent a text while driving. Texting and driving is not… read more
Driving Safety During Strong Winds
This past weekend, the Portland area experienced strong winds causing accidents, power outages and other catastrophes. Driving can be dangerous in windy conditions so it is important to use safety precautions on the road. Expect sudden gusts at any time but particularly on open roads, when passing bridges or gaps in hedges or overtaking high-sided… read more
Hands-Free Voice Controls Increase Driver Distraction
A new study by AAA found voice-activated infotainment systems can pose more of a risk than talking on a cell phone while driving. Researchers at the University of Utah conducted a test with 40 driver’s ages 18-40 in nine different scenarios with a voice-control system created just for the study. The hands-free version they created… 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
A motorist is 20 times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than in one involving another motor vehicle. Keep these tips in mind next time you are around a railroad crossing to avoid an accident: Always yield the right-of-way to the train; they cannot yield to you. Never ignore warnings such… read more
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.
Driving with a Hangover Could be as Dangerous as Drunk Driving
Two studies by researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and University of the West of England in the UK presented a series of driving tests that mimicked highway driving. The individuals had an average of 10 alcoholic drinks the night before. The subjects did not have any alcohol present in their blood but still… read more
Cell Phone Companies Ignored Risks
Date: December 8, 2009 “Can your secretary take dictation at 55 MPH?” That’s the headline of a 1984 cell phone advertisement. The cellular phone pictured is larger than many desk phones, complete with a full-size, corded handset. Yet, the ad calls the device “perfect” for making calls from the road, and actually suggests using it… read more