On December 1, 2013, a Metro-North train derailment from Poughkeepsie, New York, to Grand Central Terminal in New York City occurred as it approached a sharp bend in the Bronx, while the train was hurtling at 82 mph, far over the speed limit of 30 mph. The cars tumbled off the track, killing four passengers…
Once again, a deadly combination of heavy fog and icy roads contributed to multiple commercial motor vehicle crashes on Highway 84 east of Pendleton Sunday night, March 2nd, claiming the lives of two men. After 16 hours of crash scene investigation by OSP troopers and collision re-constructionists from the Pendleton and La Grande offices, with the assistance…
Approaching an intersection, as the light changes to yellow, do you stop or proceed through the intersection, hoping that cross traffic will wait for you to cross before proceeding? The Oregon Drivers Manual says, when approaching an intersection: A steady yellow signal warns you that the signal is about to turn red. Stop before entering…
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense, considered a Class A misdemeanor crime. In 2011, 9,878 people in the US died in drunk driving crashes – one every 53 minutes. What Are the Penalties for DUII In Oregon, if you are pulled over with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater (lower for…
Pedestrian mobile phone use can be as dangerous as cell phone use while driving. While the dangers of using a cell phone while driving have received attention over the past several years, the risks associated with distracted walking can be just as serious. In collisions with cars, pedestrians are always the losers. Studies show that…
The US Department of Transportation announced that the government will issue a report in February on vehicle to vehicle communication devices for new cars and light trucks, and then will begin working on a regulatory proposal that will be issued before the end of the Obama administration in 2017. “Vehicle-to-vehicle technology represents the next generation…
Question: I was injured in a car accident in Oregon while on the job. Is this a workers’ compensation matter or a car accident claim? Answer: Both, but it’s complicated Explanation: When you are driving in while working are injured as a result of a third party, you have a potential workers’ compensation claim as well as a…
Because “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk,” Oregon State Police (OSP), Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA), Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) urge fans to avoid the penalties associated with wrong choices to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and drive impaired. Choose your MVP, a sober designed…
In 2013, safety regulators with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), during Operation Quick Strike, shut down 52 unsafe bus companies, removing 340 vehicles from the road, and more than 240 other bus companies have been targeted for follow-up investigations. Report Cites Blatant Bus Safety Violations Of the 1,300 bus…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Commission (NHTSA) wants you to know that “the best car seat is the one that fits your child properly, is easy to use, and fits in your vehicle correctly.” Finding a Car Seat That Fits Your Child There are three types of child car seats: Rear-facing: for ages birth-12 months Convertible…