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Bicycle Safety Tips During COVID-19: For a Safe Riding Experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the health and financial well-being of Portland residents. We are all currently unsure if what we once considered normal will ever return. One thing that has come out of this pandemic is a rise in bicyclists. According to Bloomberg, more Americans are purchasing bicycles now than ever. This rise […]
With less drivers on Oregon roads during stay-at-home, police pull over more people speeding
In March, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued a statewide stay-at-home order (Executive Order 20-12) to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, several businesses, state parks, and other places where people congregate were required to close their doors. The stay-at-home order doesn’t necessarily mean all residents must stay home. Some people […]
Car Building Crash: Understanding the Impact and Legal Implications
The possibility of being hit by a car while inside a building rarely crosses anyone’s mind. We tend to think that pedestrian accidents can only occur while walking down the street, using a crosswalk, or while crossing at an intersection. Crash data compiled by the Storefront Safety Council (SSC) shows that an average of 60 cars […]
Portland may soon have the authority to establish its own speed limits
As of January 1, 2020, cities across Oregon were granted the authority to lower speed limits by five mph on highways located in residential districts (not including arterial highways). The authority for cities to set speed limits is still limited, however. The Oregon Joint Committee on Transportation recently voted 10-2 on House Bill 4103, which […]
Decoding Collisions and Accidents: Unveiling the Truth
We all know why crashes occur in Portland. Drivers distracted by cellphones. Drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Drivers speeding, weaving through traffic, tailgating, and attempting risky maneuvers. Some drivers even knowingly get behind the wheel when they are at risk of falling asleep. These actions are not accidents. They are consequences of […]
Whay Was 2019 The Worst Year Since 1997 for Portland Traffic Fatalities?
Distracted driving, reckless driving, drunk driving, and other factors continue to seriously injure and kill people on Portland roads. Why was this past year particularly bad? One crash victim, who was on a motor scooter, became the 37th person to be killed on Portland streets in 2019. After the driver of an SUV made a negligent […]
Drunk Driving Crashes Will Increase From Thanksgiving Eve to New Year’s Day
It’s known as the biggest drinking day of the year, Blackout Wednesday. Some people refer to it as “Thanksgiving Eve” or “Drinksgiving.” It’s the day that many Portland-area residents clock out of work early and kick off the holiday season. Blackout Wednesday is a chance for old-time friends to go out to bars and pubs […]
Too many drivers are becoming too comfortable in their ability to drive while distracted
Distracted driving, sadly, is becoming the new normal on Portland roads. It seems like everywhere you look, you see drivers engaged in a slew of activities other than driving. The truth is, nobody has the ability to safely drive distracted. Yet so many drivers are confident in their ability to do so. For some drivers, […]
Portland attorneys weigh in on the best ideas to prevent drowsy driving accidents
Being sleep deprived or drowsy behind the wheel can have the same effect as being impaired by drugs or alcohol. Even when drivers don’t actually fall asleep at the wheel, drowsy driving still impacts reaction time, attentiveness, and decision-making abilities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving causes an estimated 91,000 crashes each […]
The Idaho Stop may soon be legal in Oregon. If you’re a bicyclist, here’s what you should know!
Ever hear of the “Idaho Stop?” If you’re an avid bicyclist in Portland, the term may ring a bell. Bicycle safety advocates have been pushing it for the past 15 years. If you’re not familiar with the term, it allows bicyclists to treat stop signs and red lights as yield signs, and may soon become […]
