Oregon Personal Injury Legal Blog
Common injuries motorcyclists face
Many individuals enjoy the freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle. They like the thought of doing so without any barriers separating them from everything else in their environment. There are far more car drivers on the road than motorcyclists, however, and that...
Who was Alexxyss Therwhanger, and why was she so important?
In Oregon, discussions about distracted driving often focus on a young woman named Alexxyss Therwhanger. Since the state has some of the strictest distracted driving laws in the country, you may find yourself wondering who she was and what impact she has had. It’s...
Yes, your grade-school child should be in a booster seat
As soon as children start going to school and spending more time with their peers than their parents, they often tend to fixate on growing up and trying to be as independent as possible. A combination of seeing peers without safety restraints and the idea that proper...
Bedsores: How they develop, and why they shouldn’t, in nursing homes
Bedsores, which are also known as decubitus ulcers, develop for a few different reasons, but none should happen in a nursing home. Patients in these facilities should be receiving care throughout the day. Those who cannot move or who have difficulty moving on their...
What should you do if you’re in a car accident?
Every time you get behind the wheel of your vehicle you’re at risk of an accident. There are steps you can personally take to protect yourself, but that doesn’t have any impact on other drivers. You’ll always have concerns that someone else could make a mistake that...
Amber turn signal lights cut accidents
A simple part on a car that costs only a few dollars could mean the difference between safety and danger for Oregon drivers. The color of turn signal lights can prevent a driver from being rear-ended while they're changing lanes or preparing to do so. However, some...
Nursing home abuse in Oregon
Once a family has made the difficult decision to put their loved one in a nursing home, they assume that their loved one is going to receive high-quality care from health care professionals who have their patients' best interest in mind. However, these professionals...
Understanding cases of neglect and abuse in nursing homes
Placing a loved one in an assisted living home is often a difficult decision. Family members want to make the most informed decisions and find a nursing home in Oregon where their loved one will be most comfortable. However, more cases of neglect and nursing home...
Wearing a seat belt can save your life
Today’s motor vehicles are safer than ever before, but only if you take advantage of the many safety features that are available to you. For example, wearing a seat belt is one of the best things you can do. It doesn’t matter if you’re the driver or a passenger, you...
Self-driving vehicles are not as safe as advertised
Self-driving cars have been billed as the cure-all to road accidents in Oregon and the rest of the country. However, the reality is that they will only partially eliminate road crashes. Unless designers change the way that they build these vehicles, the road safety...
