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Dangerous Toys a Risk for Portland Kids
Any time a new toy is bought, parents should check it carefully to ensure that it’s age appropriate and it does not contain choking hazards for small children.
Portland Sporting Accidents an Autumn Risk
. As young people return to school and resume playing sports, it is very important for schools, athletic departments, coaches and parents to put safety first.
Portland Tractor-Trailer Accidents and HOS Limits
An Oregon truck accident caused the death of a 26-year-old victim after a semi-truck pulling a trailer reportedly hit the young man’s vehicle from behind and drove over it. The victim’s Acura was crushed and pinned beneath the semi truck, which then proceeded to rear-end another truck after rolling over the car. According to KATU, […]
Navigating Danger: Examining the Impact of Portland Bicycle Accidents
Under the laws in Oregon, certain individuals on the road are described as “vulnerable user[s] of a public way.” These individuals include farm tractors; skateboarders, roller-skaters, inline-skaters, people on scooters, and bicyclists. Individuals within these categories are considered vulnerable because they have an increased chance of being severely harmed in a collision. Motorists are expected […]
Surprising Reality: Oregon Live’s Insight on Drowning Injury Patterns
Recently, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sent out a call to action urging all swimming pool owners to secure their pools with fences and encouraging parents to teach kids of all ages how to swim. The call to action was prompted by the fact that the majority of child drowning incidents occur […]
Oregon ATV Accidents Can Be Dangerous or Deadly
According to the Rockford Register Star, a 19-year-old Oregon man suffered critical injuries in February when he was involved in an ATV accident. Riding ATVs or all-terrain vehicles is a popular pastime and both adults and children enjoy using these vehicles to go off-roading. Unfortunately, as this recent accident shows, ATVs aren’t always harmless fun. […]
Considering Premises Liability In the Case of the Woman Trapped Between Two Walls
On January 16, 2013, firefighters responded to an unusual situation in downtown Portland. A woman had fallen into a tiny eight inch gap between the exterior walls of two Portland buildings and was trapped inside of the walls. The woman was ultimately rescued by firefighters, but questions remain as to how she fell into the […]
