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Vehicle safety has evolved quite a bit over the years. Car buyers today are privy to a variety of safety features, such as blind-spot detection and lane departure alerts to keep them from drifting. Emerging technology may even use facial-recognition software to prevent drivers from falling asleep behind the wheel. While they are no substitute for safe driving behaviors, these features…

Perhaps you were merely running out to the store to pick up a few things the day you got behind the wheel to drive and wound up in the hospital. You may have never even seen signs of potential trouble on the road, especially if the car that hit you came barreling up from behind. Then again, if you noticed…

Patients trust that when their doctors recommend a particular medical device, it is safe for them to use. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Many people end up suffering serious injuries or even death due to faulty medical devices. If you’ve heard of a spinal-cord stimulator, you may wonder if it is safe to use. While many people report that…

You likely have the day of the accident etched deeply in your mind, that is, if you remember it at all. As an accident victims, you may be encountering many challenges during recovery. Depending on your condition, you might still be off work or in need of daily living assistance. Sadly, many collisions may have been preventable were it not…

When a person gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, he or she is responsible for making safe choices. This includes avoiding distracted driving, not driving after drinking and adhering to the rules of the road. When you think about safe driving, you may not consider avoiding drowsiness as well. In reality, fatigued driving is a serious safety threat for…

The aftermath of a car accident can be expensive and overwhelming. In fact, you may be unsure of how you will ever be able to reclaim your life and move forward after such a traumatic incident. If your accident was the result of the reckless or negligent actions of another person, you could have grounds to move forward with a…

Weather forecasters may not be expecting multiple feet of snow in Oregon this winter, but it only takes a glazing to create hazardous conditions for drivers and walkers. While you may take great care to keep your sidewalks and steps as clear and dry as possible, you cannot always expect the same diligence from other property owners. Slipping on snow…

Experienced drivers make it look easy. In reality, good drivers spend a majority of their time behind the wheel, constantly moving their eyes, paying attention to their surroundings and maneuvering their vehicles in the safest way possible. If you allow yourself to drive distracted, drowsy or impaired, you could end up missing the signs that you are about to encounter…

When a loved one unexpectedly passes away in an accident caused by another person, it can leave your family facing financial uncertainty and other complications. During your time of grief, it can be important to consider how you can move forward in a way that will allow you and your loved ones to have security in the future. You may…

It’s dangerous to drive on Oregon roadways nowadays, as with most other highways in the nation. Posted speed limits allow you to travel much faster than you could a decade ago, which might come in handy when you’re pressed for time and late for a business luncheon, but can also make it quite difficult to avoid collision if a distracted…