If you get in an accident caused by another driver, there’s a chance you could suffer catastrophic, life-changing injuries. But not every accident carries the exact same risk. Some accidents are distinctly more dangerous than others. One key component is the size of...
Sometimes you may glance in your rearview mirror and see a driver very close behind you. When you glance again a few seconds later, they are still there, right on your tail. This can feel unnerving and with good reason. Tailgating - when drivers sit very close to the...
Most drivers have broken the speed limit at least occasionally. Many of them believe that it’s relatively safe to do so. They may not drive recklessly—such as going 100 miles an hour down the interstate—but they don’t really see a problem with speeding in a more...
If you see someone tailgating another vehicle while driving down the road, the reason may be that they believe they can stop in time to avoid an accident. In this sense, the rear driver doesn’t even think they’re tailgating. They honestly believe they are maintaining...
December is the most dangerous month of the year for Oregon drivers. In the last decade, there have been over 4,900 accidents each year. This is due to many reasons — impaired drivers, slippery roads and more holiday traveling — but there are ways to protect yourself...
Severe spinal cord injuries can change life as you know it in various ways. The physical and financial impact can be devastating. If you recently suffered a spinal cord injury in a vehicle crash, it is essential to seek just compensation through a well-crafted claim....
Most drivers break the speed limit. This may not be something they do consistently, but they do it from time to time. Of course, there are also drivers who speed almost every time they get behind the wheel, so it just becomes part of their driving habits. They don’t...
While many Portland residents look forward to the halcyon days of summer, there is no doubt that the three-month span roughly bookended by the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays is a time of enhanced danger on the state’s highways. Perhaps even more tragically, teens...
Car accidents are so sudden and traumatic that most people are just happy if they can walk away from a wreck with nothing more than a few bruises. Unfortunately, people walk away from car crashes all the time only to collapse later with devastating internal injuries. ...
Fatigued driving is a fully preventable driving hazard. All drivers should ensure that they’re well-rested and not doing anything that will make them drowsy while they drive. Unfortunately, some drivers don’t take necessary precautions. Instead, they assume that...