Pedestrians are increasingly likely to be injured or killed in accidents with cyclists, or vehicles. In fact, a recent study showed that 15% of all vehicle crash deaths involve pedestrians. The risk to the pedestrians is inevitably higher than that of the cyclist (who is likely to be wearing some protective clothing), or the person(s) … Read More
When a Cyclist Is Injured in a Collision with a Car
A collision with a car is the greatest fear most people have about cycling, and it actually prevents many people from picking up a helmet and hitting the road. Sadly, many road bicycle accidents involve children but it is not uncommon for adults to be seriously injured or even die during such a collision. As … Read More
Oregon Truck Accident Causes
Most of us don’t think about the likelihood of being involved in a road accident, never mind a collision with a truck, when we get into our vehicles. However, some truck accident statistics released by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) show that truck accidents are actually on the increase. The Numbers Around 500,000 trucking … Read More
Motorcycling Off-Duty Officer Critically Injured in Accident
In mid-August 2016, an off-duty sheriff for Clackamas County collided with a TriMet bus while operating his personal motorcycle. The crash occurred shortly after 5:15pm, when the 2015 TriMet bus was heading southbound on 82nd Avenue and started to turn left onto Monterrey Avenue. The northbound 2016 Yamaha motorcycle being operated by the deputy then … Read More
Nursing Home Neglect Case Filed Against Care Facility
An Oregon nursing home is in the middle of a wrongful death lawsuit in connection with the death of an elderly couple who allegedly died due to nursing home negligence. The plaintiff, who is the surviving daughter of the decedent couple, is seeking over $2 million in damages against the nursing home and its hospice … Read More
Oregon DOJ Reports Alarming Growth in Elder Abuse
As the elderly population increases, with the number of Americans over age 65 projected to double in the next three decades, cases of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation have significantly grown and are expected to increase in the next few years. Appalling Statistics on Elder Abuse Oregon’s Department of Justice said that approximately 2.1 million … Read More