It’s that time of year again—spring break! For many teens, this means a week or two spent partying and exploring with friends. Whether students are headed to the beach, mountains, or even abroad, there are some safety tips teens and parents alike should consider throughout the trip. If you are a teenager or the parent…
The Department of Education found that school bus accidents decrease as school bus training increases. While this is especially true for school bus drivers, the same can be said about everyday motor vehicle drivers. On the road, drivers must watch out for children in areas where they are often present. This includes school zones, playgrounds,…
Oregon has some of the strictest teen driving laws in the country, and for a good reason. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), teenagers behind the wheel have a crash rate of nearly four times the rate of drivers over the age of 20. Whether you are the parent of a teenager…
The risk of suffering in a motor vehicle accident due to hazardous weather conditions increases as the cold settles into Oregon. With freezing temperatures, slippery road conditions, and low visibility levels, the winter weather presents considerable challenges for motorists. Oregon is no stranger to cold and snowy weather. Since it’s never a surprise when the…
School buses are a staple of the American public school system. They play an important role in transporting millions of children every day and serve numerous families across the country. However, like any mode of transportation, school buses can be dangerous if not operated properly. With hundreds of thousands of students traveling on school buses…
Although infamously rainy, the Pacific Northwest is known for having a reasonably temperate climate. Summer storms and winter blizzards are a rare sight here in Portland, but severe weather is not entirely unknown. Inclement weather, whether it’s our usual foggy, rainy day or a serious winter storm that leaves our streets paved in ice, can…
The Portland police responded to a fire in November 2022, which is now being investigated as a homicide. Firefighters initially discovered the body of a 56-year-old named Jesse Ray Burns Jr. after extinguishing the fire on North Thunderbird Way near the old concrete grain elevator along the Willamette River. The medical examiner ruled the cause…
Opting to use school buses as means of transportation is a convenient way to ensure your child gets to school safely and on time. However, if buses become overcrowded, it may increase the likelihood of an injury in a school bus accident. Capacity is determined by manufacturers and must be closely monitored by the school…
Handing your teen your car keys after they obtained a learner’s permit is a big moment full of apprehension and excitement. It’s not always smooth sailing, especially in the event of their first accident. Fortunately, they will have a trusted adult over the age of 21 in the passenger seat to ensure they appropriately respond…
The school bus is a tried and true way for working parents to safely get their children to school. You can drop your little ones off at the bus stop on the way to work or your morning meeting and rest assured they are getting to class on time. However, as with anything, there are…