Oregon Personal Injury Legal Blog
Protecting older adults from financial abuse
When people think of elder abuse, they often think of the scars, bruises and bedsores they receive due to negligent nursing home staff. However, not every wound is physical. Many older adults fall victim to financial abuse. According to a recent report, approximately...
What you need to know about Oregon’s recent lane-splitting bill
Oregon lawmakers are considering whether to allow lane-splitting on state highways. The practice would enable motorcyclists to cross between lanes on congested roads. While a similar measure didn’t make it through Oregon’s legislature in 2015, the bill came back in...
Tips for dealing with slow drivers
Car crashes usually occur from people driving too fast. However, driving below the speed limit could be equally or even more harmful in some cases. According to a recent report, driving slow in the left lane can be a significant hazard. Here in Oregon, motorists can...
Bedsores may be an early sign of nursing home neglect
People want to make sure their loved ones are receiving the best possible care inside their nursing home facility. Sadly, a person’s loved could still face abuse from nursing home staff. An initial sign of mistreatment can stem from bedsores. What are bedsores?...
Study looks at role of opioids in fatal two-car crashes
JAMA Network Open has published the results of a study on fatal two-car crashes and the potential role that opioid use is playing in them. Opioid users in Oregon can probably see how the use of the prescription drug and driving do not go together. Opioids cause...
The various ways in which alcohol disrupts driving capabilities
It is no secret that operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol can be a dangerous decision. As you travel along Oregon roads, you may wish to avoid similar acts of negligence at all costs, as being in full control of your capabilities is a...
Driving tips to reduce winter accident risks
Car accidents in Oregon and around the country that take place on roadways covered in snow, ice or slush claim over 1,300 lives and injure more than 116,800 road users every year according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, but there are steps drivers can take...
Traffic accident risks go up in fall when clocks go back an hour
The end of daylight saving time ushers in a season for increased risks for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists in Oregon. Shifting clocks back one hour allows people to get an extra hour of sleep on that weekend, but the disturbance to their sleeping and waking...
Distracted driving poses serious roadway threat
Many Oregon drivers are wary of sharing the road with teens, especially because they may drive with many friends packed in the car and be more prone to the errors of inexperienced drivers. For teen drivers to improve their skills, it is important that they get time...
What can you do to prevent concussion?
Compared to other traumatic brain injuries in Oregon, a concussion is often relatively mild. The effects are usually temporary, and the patient typically recovers fully. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, brain bleed and other potentially serious...
