Category: Auto Accident News
Apparent Woodburn Roadway Rampage
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentOne car becomes two pieces. Another catches fire and rolls in ditch. The suspect, a driver of a third vehicle reportedly bites an arresting police officer. Police dog bites the suspect after feeling scene. Suspect is charged with Driving under …
Read more5 Reasons for Oregon Holiday Roadway Crashes
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto Accident1. More Commercial Traffic Winter holidays is time of great commerce. That means more large trucks on the highways and more delivery trucks in neighborhoods. 2. People in a Hurry Gifts to buy, parties to attend, friends to visit, cards …
Read moreCall 511! Oregon Roadway Condition Info
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentCall 511 to prepare for travelling on Oregon roadways. After you call, you will be prompted to choose from 7 options. They are as follows: 1. Oregon Highway Conditions 2. Mountain Pass Conditions 3. Condition of Urban Roadways 4. Commercial …
Read moreTruck Loses Wheels and Axel Striking Cars
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Auto AccidentOn September 8, 2014 at approximately 2:58 p.m., a commercial truck pulling a flatbed semi-trailer was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 290 when the left rear dual axle and wheels broke loose. The wheels and axle struck the …
Read moreWhen Air Bags Fail
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentAir bags are meant to protect against serious injury or death in an auto accident, and normally they do. National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that air bags are 81% effective in the event of a car crash; good …
Read moreWhat Are the Penalties for a Hit and Run
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Auto AccidentThere are stiff consequences for leaving the scene of an auto accident in which you are involved, either with a pedestrian, another car, or even an animal in some states. In most states it doesn’t matter whether or not you caused …
Read moreSchool Bus Safety: What Motorists Need to Know
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Auto AccidentAccording to the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), riding a school bus is safer than riding in a passenger vehicle or walking to school, yet each year more than 100 children die and over 25,000 are injured in school bus …
Read moreSchool Zone Safety Tips for Motorists
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentThe streets outside a school can be an extremely dangerous area for children, who may be distracted while talking with friends and not aware of oncoming traffic. At the same time, motorists may be distracted and not realize they are …
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