Questions about what people should do related to car crashes often focus on avoiding them. However, even the most conscientious driver could end up involved in a collision caused by someone else in traffic. Therefore, people need to know not just how to avoid...
Car Accidents
Why do people hurt in crashes often fail to notice brain injuries?
Motor vehicle collisions can cause very serious injuries for the people involved in such incidents. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the more painful and debilitating injuries commonly associated with collisions. There are many different ways that people can...
What if someone can no longer work after a car crash?
A small percentage of serious car crashes in Oregon lead to economic hardship. People miss at least one shift at work while seeking medical attention and filing a police report. They may also worry about paying to repair or replace their vehicles and cover medical...
What is the first thing a driver should do after an Oregon crash?
During a traumatic and unexpected event, like a car wreck, people often have a hard time thinking calmly and rationally. They may panic or let their emotions dictate their behavior, which can easily lead to an unfavorable outcome. It is easier for people to protect...
3 main types of distracted driving
Every day, distracted driving causes car accidents. Some of these accidents leave people with serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries. Other accidents lead to fatalities. A serious crash can happen in just a split second, as it doesn’t take much distraction...
How those without health insurance pay for crash injury treatment
Every ride in a motor vehicle slightly increases someone's total statistical risk of a crash. The more miles someone travels, the greater the likelihood of them eventually experiencing a collision. Some crashes lead to serious injuries. Modern medical facilities can...
3 warning signs that a car crash may have caused a brain injury
One of the first responses people typically have to major car crashes is to check themselves and the other occupants of their vehicles for signs of injury. Certain medical concerns associated with car crashes will be obvious, making them easy for people to identify...
1 common car insurance claim mistake companies hope you’ll make
Mandatory car insurance is a requirement in large part to protect people from the financial hardship that could result from a crash. The average person doesn't have enough in savings to reimburse others if they cause a major collision, so insurance is often the...
The devastating consequences of facial injuries caused by car wrecks
Being ejected from a car, striking one’s face on the steering wheel or dashboard, an engine fire and flying debris can all leave victims with serious facial injuries after a wreck. Broken teeth, a fractured jaw, broken eye sockets and permanent scarring are all...
Tips for sharing the road with farm equipment
As a driver in a rural community, you may often find yourself sharing the road with large farm equipment. These encounters require a heightened level of caution and awareness to ensure the safety of both yourself and the equipment operators. Farm equipment tends to be...