Driving a motor vehicle can be dangerous, especially in inclement weather that makes the road icy or reduces visibility. It isn’t uncommon for motor vehicles to roll over while driving. Anyone that drives assumes some personal liability associated with driving. All drivers owe it to each other to be as safe as possible. If someone … Read More
Premise Liability in Gyms
When someone is injured while using gym equipment, they need to be certain they remember the events leading up to the injury. When using gym equipment, a person needs to ask trainers and other gym personnel how to use the equipment before using it alone. After that, it’s important to always ask questions when needed … Read More
Street Racing-Reckless Driving
In the state of Oregon reckless driving is defined as ” willful and wanton disregard for the safety of others.” Oregon has a specific statute for a kind of reckless driving that is very dangerous, street racing. Statute 4511.251 states that when 2 cars start at the same point on a public road and speed … Read More
Snowmobile Accidents, Bend Oregon
Snowmobiles are a fun outdoor activity enjoyed by many during the winter time. They can also be dangerous. To drive a snowmobile in Bend Oregon you must take a safety training class if you are under 16 years and without a driver’s license. The safety class must be approved by the DMV. After the safety … Read More
Road Rage Incidents
The incidents involving rage or anger at other drivers while driving has increased over the years, which can be a criminal act of assault. If a driver’s actions result in a “hit and run” that has a fatality or serious injury, that is a Class C felony. Some actions that could be characterized as road … Read More
Distracted Driving in Bend Oregon
Driving is complicated enough without adding unnecessary distractions to it. When drivers are eating, putting on makeup, looking at dashboard electronics and talking or texting on their cell phone, they are distracted from driving and it is very dangerous. In Bend Oregon as of 11/28/2010 there were 292 traffic fatalities and last year there were … Read More