A traumatic brain injury is caused when the brain moves inside the head or is impacted or impaled by an object. The injury happens suddenly; for example, if you fall and hit your head on a curb, you could face a traumatic brain injury including a concussion. If you're...
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Car Accidents
Toddler severely injured, 1 dies in serious crash in Oregon
Car accidents can quickly change your life and the lives of people in your life. Sometimes, severe injuries can be caused that result in disabilities or a lifetime of pain; other times, a loved one may be killed and the aftermath must be faced by the family. In any...
What to do after you’re involved in a car crash
If you get into a car accident in Oregon, there are a number of things you need to do, even if you're not the person at fault for the accident. Failing to follow the law could result in legal repercussions for you, too. When the crash takes place, the most important...
Are safety belts really safe?
In spite of the fact that the vast majority of motorists agree that safety belts are the best way to prevent injury and death in an Oregon car accident, there are millions of Americans who take to the roadways without ever strapping one on. This begs the question,...
4-car accident takes a life near Tillamook
An accident close to Tillamook, Oregon, left four cars with damage and claimed one life. The wreck happened out on Highway 6, in a construction zone. Pictures from the scene show vehicles stopped all over the road, with parts and debris scattered on the asphalt....
Claims for financial restitution after a Portland car accident
Car accidents are regular, everyday occurrences on Portland roadways. The congested roads we have all grown accustomed to only make matters worse -- especially when numerous drivers distracted by their cellphones are sharing the road with us. Indeed, distracted...
Authorities say driver fatigue caused Highway 26 car accident
Seven people were injured on a recent Saturday in a multi-car accident that happened close to David Douglas County Park on Highway 26. Authorities suspect that fatigue may have played a role in the collision. According to the Oregon State Police, one of the drivers in...
Ride-sharing services and auto accident liability: what’s the deal?
Readers may have heard that popular ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft are, as of today, officially permitted to operate in the city of Portland as part of a four-month long pilot program. In implementing the program, city officials will be gathering information...
Woman’s coma recovery offers hope, means challenges for family
When extraordinary injuries are suffered in an accident extraordinary medical measures are often required. Not only is a commitment to care important, but sometimes a commitment to patience is critical. The annals of medicine are filled with stories about patients who...
First time in an accident? Know what to do when it happens
Having the privilege to drive is special. Being able to take the wheel of a vehicle represents a level of freedom that is hard to match. But that freedom comes with a hefty dose of responsibility. Unfortunately, you can only take responsibility for yourself. If...
