A lot can happen when you are driving with your child in the backseat. While you may be a cautious driver, road conditions and other distractions can lead to a crash. Your child counts on you to have a car seat that can help them survive a collision. An essential part...
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How auto insurance protects drivers and passengers in Oregon
Motor vehicle accidents happen every day on Oregon roads. In addition to expensive property damage, these accidents also result in serious personal injuries to vehicle occupants and pedestrians. Auto insurance plays a key role in protecting accident victims from...
What do you know about spinal cord injury treatment options?
After a catastrophic injury, medical professionals diagnosed you with a spinal cord injury. You know you have a legal case, but you may not know what the road to recovery looks like for a severe injury. Mayo Clinic breaks down spinal cord injury treatment options....
What kind of fractures can result from a motorcycle accident?
While riding a motorcycle is a very fun and freeing experience, you do face a risk of serious injury. This is especially true when sharing the road with careless drivers, who might not notice your motorcycle until it is too late. While many types of injuries can...
How does a blanket medical authorization affect your claim?
If you suffer a serious injury in a car accident, your paramount concerns are likely to be recovering completely and moving on with your life. Sooner than you expect, though, you may receive steep medical bills you simply cannot pay. When processing your insurance...
The hazards of nighttime driving
Although some motorists may feel comfortable while navigating the Oregon roadways after dark, they may not be aware of the additional hazards that come with driving at night. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatal car...
Understanding how ‘strict liability’ cases work in Oregon
If you are injured by an incident out of your control, the most crucial step is getting medical attention. Once that’s accomplished, you may wonder if you have grounds to take legal action. Personal injury cases can be long and complicated, so it’s advisable to...
Will any motorcycle helmet work?
Safety experts regularly remind motorcyclists to wear a helmet to prevent serious injury in an accident. However, choosing just any helmet may not give you an optimal level of protection. Knowing which factors to consider when making a helmet selection can help you...
Tips for sharing the road with big rigs
Family vacations, road trips and the daily commute mean that thousands of passenger vehicles join big rigs on I-5 in Oregon every day, increasing the chance of a collision. Understanding the differences between a commercial truck and your car or truck can help you...
Are you likely to recover from a cerebrospinal fluid leak?
Even a low-speed motorcycle crash can leave you with catastrophic injuries. If you hit your head in a collision with a distracted driver or someone else, you may be vulnerable to a cerebrospinal fluid leak. This type of injury is a medical emergency, so you must seek...