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...
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...
The bad decisions of one party can result in major negative consequences for others. Both businesses and individuals can engage in conduct that might lead to someone dying. A business might fail to maintain vehicles in a commercial fleet, and issues with a vehicle...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Maybe while visiting friends, you went over to give a quick smooch to their dog whom you’ve known for years --- since he was a puppy -- and he bit your face. It’s not that uncommon, unfortunately, for dogs to react in ways that are unusual for them, like growling and...