Category Archives: Car Accident
Can You Use Dashcam Footage As Evidence In Your Oregon Car Accident Suit?
With today’s technology, any time you are in public, you can be sure that there is a camera somewhere nearby. Whether it be store cameras, street cameras, private phones, or dashcams, there’s a good chance you may be recorded when you are out and about. Most of the time, you probably don’t know you… Read More »
Understanding Flashing Lights At Intersections: What Do The Colors Mean?
You are driving, and as you approach an intersection, you notice the intersection’s lights are flashing. You may or may not know what the flashing lights mean and what they are telling you to do. This article will review flashing traffic lights, detailing why they are used and what each color means. Understanding how… Read More »
Signs You Were Injured in a Car Accident
Recently, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported over 45,000 car accidents. More than 24,000 of the reportable car accidents in Oregon resulted in injuries, while 554 were deadly. When an accident happens, sometimes, those involved know right away that physical bodily harm was sustained. Other times, injuries may not be as apparent, and if… Read More »
Stay Safe With Turn Signals: Understanding Oregon’s Turn Signal Laws
For any driver, turn signal use is easy enough and not that difficult of a task to do while operating a vehicle. Turn signals allow drivers to communicate to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians what their intentions are in terms of where they are going to be driving their cars. As such, turn signals… Read More »
Most Common Causes of Weather-Related Car Accidents in Portland
Portland is known for many things, including its rainy climate. In Oregon, weather patterns are unpredictable, and as a result, slick, wet roads, paired with thick fog impairing visibility, can make driving more dangerous and increase the risk of car accidents. Knowing that weather can be a factor in safety when driving in and… Read More »
Why Cars Must Display Two License Plates in Oregon
Drivers in the state of Oregon must have a license plate both on the front of their vehicle and on the back. There are repercussions to violating Oregon’s license plate laws. If you do not have both license plates, this is a Class D violation, and you may be fined $65 to as high… Read More »
Why You Should Call The Police After a Fender Bender in Oregon
Every year, thousands of car accidents are reported in Oregon. In fact, the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services indicates that annually, there are around 25,000 fatal and non-fatal Oregon car accidents where only injuries are suffered. However, not every car accident produces serious and catastrophic outcomes. Each year, there are also around 20,000… Read More »
The Dangers of Careless Driving in Oregon
Every year, millions of car accidents are reported across the United States. Daily, there are more than 100 people in the United States who die in car accidents, making crashes the leading cause of death in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most crashes happen because of some type… Read More »
Do You Have To Report Your Oregon Car Accident?
There are many things to think about and much to do after a car accident. Since car accidents are generally unexpected and have the potential to produce serious injuries or death, when one happens, anyone involved can feel shaken up. Thinking clearly and knowing exactly how to act may not be easy. Especially when… Read More »
Do You Need to Report Your Rideshare Accident To The Authorities in Oregon?
Since many rideshare drivers operate their vehicles for a living, it is easy to consider them professionals and therefore safe to use. Rideshare services are incredibly convenient and an optimal alternative for getting around an unfamiliar area or if one is intoxicated. In fact, since 2010, when rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft… Read More »