Experience Brings Winning Results
Although there are many vehicles on Portland's roads and highways, a number of the city's residents choose to walk to work, school and for errands. Walking is great exercise and is good for the environment, as it keeps vehicles and their emissions off of the roads....
Pedestrian deaths have rose greatly in this country, according to the Governor's Highway Safety Association. In addition to the virtual absence of any protection to pedestrians, many factors have contributed to the record number of fatalities in auto-pedestrian...
Many claims for workers' compensation are based on the injuries that individuals suffer when they are performing their job duties. However, Oregon residents can also suffer work-related harm when their tasks cause them to become ill. Certain illnesses are common in...
Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most common complications to occur to an individual involved in a car accident. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 230,000 Americans go to the hospital every year as a result of TBI. It...
When you live in Portland, you feel accustomed to the rain. Rainfall probably does not hold you back from achieving your daily tasks, including going to work. However, rain can cause or contribute to a variety of workplace injuries. Rain brings poor visibility,...
A previous post on this blog talked about a series of accidents in and around Portland and the rest of Oregon that left several flaggers at work zones either seriously injured or, in one case, dead. Judging by relatively recent statistics from the Oregon Department of...
In the vast majority of states, a driver is presumed to be legally drunk if they have more than .08 blood alcohol content. Indeed, those who drive over this legal limit should probably face consequences, as in the vast majority of people, a .08 BAC will make it...
Doctors are being asked to multitask far more than they ever have been before, in large part because of the rise of technology in the workplace. Doctors can now use cell phones, computers, tablets, and many other devices to work with records and other paperwork. The...
You were walking down a trail at a park when you heard rustling in the bushes. You noticed a wagging tail, so you pushed the leaves aside to find a small dog. It appears trapped, so you reach in to get it out. It's at that point that the animal becomes fearful and...
Making sure your body is aligned with your vehicle's controls helps you driver safer. If you're seated too far away, it can make it hard to press the brake or acceleration, just as sitting too close can make it hard to steer. Here are some tips on how to adjust your...
