Dropping your child off at school often means entrusting their safety to the hands of strangers. While most school workers can be trusted, many are neglectful or just plain negligent and endanger the well-being of countless students. Injuries are one of the worst things that can happen to your child while at school. If your…
The Pacific Northwest is well-known for its many “wet weather systems” that sweep off the Pacific Ocean and dump rain, hail, and snow across the region. Usually, this is hardly an issue for Oregonians who are used to gray skies, but even PNW locals are not invulnerable to suffering severe injuries in inclement weather. Property…
It’s that time of year again—spring break! For many teens, this means a week or two spent partying and exploring with friends. Whether students are headed to the beach, mountains, or even abroad, there are some safety tips teens and parents alike should consider throughout the trip. If you are a teenager or the parent…
School buses are a staple of the American public school system. They play an important role in transporting millions of children every day and serve numerous families across the country. However, like any mode of transportation, school buses can be dangerous if not operated properly. With hundreds of thousands of students traveling on school buses…
Although infamously rainy, the Pacific Northwest is known for having a reasonably temperate climate. Summer storms and winter blizzards are a rare sight here in Portland, but severe weather is not entirely unknown. Inclement weather, whether it’s our usual foggy, rainy day or a serious winter storm that leaves our streets paved in ice, can…
The Portland police responded to a fire in November 2022, which is now being investigated as a homicide. Firefighters initially discovered the body of a 56-year-old named Jesse Ray Burns Jr. after extinguishing the fire on North Thunderbird Way near the old concrete grain elevator along the Willamette River. The medical examiner ruled the cause…
Opting to use school buses as means of transportation is a convenient way to ensure your child gets to school safely and on time. However, if buses become overcrowded, it may increase the likelihood of an injury in a school bus accident. Capacity is determined by manufacturers and must be closely monitored by the school…
The school bus is a tried and true way for working parents to safely get their children to school. You can drop your little ones off at the bus stop on the way to work or your morning meeting and rest assured they are getting to class on time. However, as with anything, there are…
Motorcyclists are highly vulnerable to severe accidents because of their smaller size, lack of safety equipment, and closer proximity to dangerous objects. While a car or truck has a protective metal encasement around the driver, a motorcyclist only has what’s on their body to protect them from harm in an accident. If a negligent driver…
Personal injuries can occur when someone’s negligent behavior causes another person to suffer severe injuries or damages. While some may only suffer minor bruising and property damage, others may encounter debilitating and life-threatening harm. If the injured individual decides to pursue legal action against the responsible party, they may be able to recover losses like…