Do you feel like you're in more danger on the interstate, zipping along at 70 miles per hour? You probably have cars passing you at 80 or 85 mph, as well, adding to the high-speed chaos as you cross Oregon. If that makes you nervous, you're not alone. One therapist...
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Car Accidents
Gender-based car accident statistics
Are you wondering if gender plays a role in traffic accidents? While most accidents have many causes and contributing factors, the statistics can be telling. For example, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) notes that more men pass away annually in car...
Three reasons drivers tell police they run red lights
Running red lights leads to one of the most dangerous types of car accidents: the T-bone crash. The driver who is hit is often in the most danger since his or her vehicle is being impacted on the side door, where there simply isn't as much protection. There may not be...
This is what you should do if you’re in a crash in Portland
You saw the car next to you approaching the curb a little too closely, but you didn't think the driver would jerk the car so far back onto the road after noticing. When he did, he lost control of the vehicle. Being in a two-lane road, you had nowhere to go, and that...
Woman faces DUII charges for fatal hit-and-run crash
When a serious accident takes place, you expect a person to stay at the scene. When someone stays at the scene, that person has the ability to help others who have suffered injuries and has the chance to call for help that otherwise might not arrive. If someone flees...
3 tips for driving with the right body position
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...
What are some common car accident-related injuries?
While there are around 74,000 people hit by another vehicle in the United States each year, you probably don't think you're going to be one of them. If you are, you might be in a situation where you want to seek compensation to help cover your medical expenses or lost...
How is fault determined in an accident caused by the weather?
Winter poses many issues, from heavy rains to the potential for sleet or snow. With these kinds of hazards, you may wonder what happens in the case of a car accident. Who will be held responsible, and how can fault be determined with other hazards at play? Driving in...
Company vehicles and what happens in a car crash
A car crash can change your life in an instant; you may suffer serious injuries or be unable to work because of a new temporary or permanent disability. When the accident isn't your fault, you're entitled to seek compensation to cover the costs of your injuries, but...
Man to face criminal charges after single-car crash
Even in cases of single-car accidents, it's possible to seek compensation if you're injured. For example, if you're riding in a vehicle with a friend who decides to pull out into traffic while speeding, that friend was in violation of the law. If you're hurt in an...
