Injuries And Criminal Charges In Oregon
Motor Vehicle Accidents
You can fight for your child’s interests after a crash
Motor vehicle accidents can happen to anyone, but they’re most tragic when they involve children. From pedestrian accidents that involve kids to traffic collisions that involve entire families, it’s difficult to think about these situations. For parents of kids who are hurt in crashes, it’s smart to focus on getting them the best health care. A child’s health comes first,…
Attempt to reduce drunk driving limit dies in Oregon
If you worry about drunk drivers on the road, then news about a failed attempt to lower the drunk driving limit may be frustrating. According to the news, a bill was created in hopes of lowering the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit from .08 to .05 percent. Unfortunately, it is dead and will not be heard this session. The…
Woman pleads guilty after causing death, injuries in DUI crash
When drivers decide to get behind the wheel when intoxicated or impaired, they put their lives and the lives of others at risk. That’s what happened in one case in Oregon when a woman smoked marijuana before causing a fatal collision. The 39-year-old woman pleaded guilty to causing the fatal car crash that resulted in one man’s death and injuries…
80-year-old man dies in rear-end crash caused by fog
Car crashes have the potential to lead to serious injuries or fatalities. One of the major issues on the roads today is that some people do not pay attention to what is happening in front of them. As a result, they end up causing crashes that seriously impact those around them. Take, for example, a crash that happened in Salem,…
What should you do to drive safely in heavy rains?
As a resident of Oregon, you’re probably comfortable with the idea that rain will move into and out of the area on a regular basis. If you’re driving when the rain begins to fall, however, it’s critical to reconsider your approach. Here are three things you can do to drive safely in heavy rain: Slow down: Even if you’re in…
These types of distracted driving remain common
Every driver realizes the importance of paying attention to the road. Even so, there will always be people who think it’s okay to become distracted while behind the wheel. They believe nothing bad will ever happen to them. Here are seven types of distracted driving that remain common: Cellphone use: This includes everything from texting to checking email to making…
Parents, talk to your teens about safe driving
As the parent of a teen driver, it goes without saying that you’ll have some fears every time they take to the road. While these fears will eventually subside (to a certain degree), there are things you can do in the meantime to help your teen stay safe on the road. Here are seven teen driving safety tips to discuss…
How good of a place is Oregon for drivers?
For drivers, there’s a lot to like about Oregon, according to recent reports. In a report from earlier this year, WalletHub ranked Oregon in the top 10 for best places in the U.S. for drivers. Specifically, the state was ranked 6th. It ranked higher than all of its neighbors. The category that Oregon did the best in when it comes…