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How the multitasking myth puts you at risk on the road

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Jan 13, 2021 | Car Accidents

There are constant demands on your attention as an adult and often not enough time in the day to meet them all. You may have to balance multiple projects simultaneously at work and overlap your chores or personal responsibilities so that you can get everything done...

What’s the number one thing you can do to be safer on the road?

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Nov 24, 2020 | Car Accidents

Are you worried about how safe you are when you’re on the road? Do you feel concerned that an accident could change your life forever? Do you want to know what you can do to reduce the odds of that actually happening?  If so, there is both good and bad news. The bad...

What is an independent medical examination?

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Oct 26, 2020 | Car Accidents

When you’re the victim of a car wreck, you have every right to seek compensation for any damages you’ve suffered. There are times, however, that the insurance company involved in your case may believe that your injuries aren’t as serious as you...

Who was Alexxyss Therwhanger, and why was she so important?

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Oct 2, 2020 | Car Accidents

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

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Sep 28, 2020 | Car Accidents

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...

Amber turn signal lights cut accidents

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Aug 12, 2020 | Car 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,...

Wearing a seat belt can save your life

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Jul 23, 2020 | Car Accidents

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...

Pedestrian deaths may have risen 60% from 2009 to 2019

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Jul 10, 2020 | Car Accidents

More and more pedestrians are being killed in Oregon and across the U.S., and a preliminary study of traffic deaths in 2019 has shown that the trend is far from being reversed. The Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA), which conducted the study, estimates...

How drowsiness affects drivers

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Apr 30, 2020 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents

Drowsy driving is a serious form of negligence. Some 328,000 car crashes occur every year in Oregon and across the U.S. because of it, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, and 109,000 result in injuries. Around 6,400 end in death. The following is a...

Tips for dealing with slow drivers

On behalf of Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC | Feb 15, 2020 | Car Accidents

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...
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