During a car accident, the body can jerk in all types of awkward positions. There’s also a chance that you may collide with an object or part of the car. Depending on the type of accident you suffer from, your injuries may need continuous treatment and assisted recovery. While medication and surgery can significantly help…
The injuries you can sustain after an accident can be severe and life-threatening. Depending on the type of accident and the location of your injury, you may need extensive treatments like surgery and physical therapy. For many individuals, physical therapy is an essential, non-surgical treatment option that allows them to strengthen and heal the body…
DoorDash and many others are experiencing significant growth in delivery orders. However, the more delivery orders restaurants and businesses receive, the more cars are on the road. Delivery drivers have time restraints and little to no driving training. These conditions make for challenging driving situations. If you suffer in an accident caused by a DoorDash…
On Saturday, October 2nd, around 1 a.m. in Salem, Oregon, a patrol officer was driving through Oregon State Fairgrounds when a group of people signaled for their help. When the officer assessed the situation, they found a woman administering CPR on another woman — identified as 24-year-old Juana Sebastian — lying unconscious in the street….
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create changes in our lives even after over a year. Statistics reported by the National Automobile Dealers Association show a 12.5% increase in used car prices in the last year. The demand for used cars is a great business deal that can make a considerable amount of profit for sellers….
On September 11th, Portland police officers found a pedestrian killed in the street at around 4:38 a.m. Law enforcement suspects that the individual was in or near a crosswalk on Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard when they were struck by a vehicle and killed. The responsible vehicle was not found at the scene and fled…
Between Washington County and the coastal town of Tillamook is Highway 6 — one of Oregon’s most dangerous roads to drive on. With most of Route 6 consisting of narrow, two-lane roads, limited shoulder space, and blind curves, many individuals suffer severe injuries and even death from head-on collisions when attempting to pass in restricted…
The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that between 10,000 and 12,000 crashes happen each year. In response to the vehicular violence crisis, the city council passed the 2021–2022 budget, including PBOT Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty’s $450,000 amendment that will provide street safety interventions. Along with the increased budget, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2530,…
Devin M. Kurtz (18) was involved in a car crash that resulted in the deaths of three teens and the injury of two others on Memorial Day. Wednesday, June 2, 2021, marked his first court appearance. Deputy sheriffs responded to the accident at about 9 p.m. on Monday (May 31) near the Milo McIver State…
In early June, a semi-truck rolled over onto its side, crashing on top of another vehicle. The accident occurred on a northbound stretch of Interstate 5. Fortunately, there were no deaths from the crash. However, the parties involved did sustain severe injuries. Truck accidents can be violent and catastrophic because of a truck’s size. Understanding…