Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Auto Accidents”
A motor vehicle accident can be an emotionally and physically devastating event that happens suddenly and without warning. You might be commuting to work in stop-and-go traffic when the truck driver behind you tries to stop on an icy patch and smashes into the rear of your car. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, of the almost six million …
Your chances of being the victim of road rage and aggressive driving incident are high considering the frequency with which drivers engage in those behaviors. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a study in which 80 percent of motorists admitted to driving aggressively and exhibiting extreme anger at least once while driving. Aggressive driving is to blame in 56 percent of …
More than 66 million bicycle riders take to the streets, parks, and roads annually throughout the U.S. to reap the health benefits and enjoyment that riding offers. A large segment of the population, approximately 800,000 people, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, rely on bicycles to commute to and from work. An increase in people riding bicycles for pleasure or for commuting …
Statistics proving roundabouts to be a safer and more efficient method of controlling traffic flow at intersections is one of the reasons more drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists encounter them as they travel through Oregon. It is difficult to argue with a 78-82 percent reduction in intersection accidents resulting in serious injuries or loss of life, but a close look at roundabout …
Most states prohibit texting while driving because it distracts a driver from concentrating on the task of safely operating a motor vehicle. Engaging in a conversation on a cellphone while operating a car is illegal in 14 states for essentially the same reason, but even in those states, talking with the use of a hands-free device is legal. Oregon and …
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you assume that your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages will be paid by the liability insurance company covering the driver who caused the accident. This common assumption is undoubtedly because 49 states and the District of Columbia have mandatory insurance laws requiring …
The dangers associated with driving a motor vehicle seem to be on display whenever you turn on a local TV news report. As it turns out, walking in a parking lot or on the sidewalk is not much safer. Almost 5,000 pedestrians lose their lives each year in collisions with motor vehicles. This represents 15 percent of all traffic accident …
Drunk driving increases the risk of car accidents, highway and pedestrian injuries. The state of Oregon constitutes that people are liable to drunk driving penalties when their blood alcohol content (BAC) reaches .08%. Drivers can lose their license for up to five years or permanently, depending on the amount of offenses that have occurred. Serious injuries occur from drunk driving. …
