You probably don’t even have to live in Oregon to know that Portland is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the nation. Portland consistently ranks at the top of the charts on lists of the most bikeable cities in the United States, including PeopleForBike’s 2022 annual city rankings. While many of the bikes you…
On February 20th, 2022, local police officers attempted life-saving measures on two juveniles after a severe pedestrian accident in Sherwood around 7 p.m. Unfortunately, the two young adults suffered extreme injuries that resulted in their deaths. Throughout Oregon, young adults are among some of the most vulnerable to pedestrian accidents. Portland residents continue to express…
Traffic fatalities reached a 16-year high as the U.S. was emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates over 42,915 victims suffered a fatal motor vehicle collision in 2021, increasing from 10.5% in 2020. Causes, such as reckless driving and speeding, distracted driving, and alcohol and drug-related driving, were all…
Taking a stroll or bike ride is a pleasant experience, especially in Portland, where you may enjoy the city’s parks, bridges, and bicycle paths. However, inadequately maintained sidewalks may cause significant harm to pedestrians and others who are unaware of cracks, breaks, or other tripping hazards due to deteriorated concrete. The person or entity who…
Being involved in a multi-vehicle accident is frightening and stressful. Whether you’ve previously been in a car accident or this is your first serious collision, most people have little understanding of the legal options available after a multi-vehicle crash. Accident injury claim misconceptions cause people to lose compensation and make it difficult for people to…
Parking lots can be chaotic places, especially if drivers are careless or unobservant. In a parking lot accident, you want to ensure that you protect your legal rights if you have sustained damages due to driver negligence. Often, drivers may deny fault, so it is in your best interest to gather essential evidence to bolster…
Children often have a habit of unknowingly getting themselves into dangerous situations. Whether they’re trying to climb a tree or riding their bike with friends, children are often unaware of their surroundings. It’s essential for parents to stay aware of the possible dangers their kids might face. However, not all injuries children sustain result from…
Since January 2020, more than 150,000 nursing home residents have lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last two years, the risks of COVID-19 in nursing homes have received considerable national media attention, but the pandemic may have also led to other circumstances that put nursing home residents at risk. If you lost…
When we go out for a drive, we are never expecting to cause or be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately, we can’t plan everything. Unexpected car accidents happen to numerous people every single day, and sometimes they change our lives forever. In fact, each year, about 1.35 million people lose their lives in…
Over the last few decades, our society has developed incredible new technology that we use every day. Not only have we seen this in how we communicate, but also in how we travel. Our cars and motorized vehicles continue to jump in advancements annually. Self-driving cars are one of the recent inventions emerging in the…