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…
Handing your teen your car keys after they obtained a learner’s permit is a big moment full of apprehension and excitement. It’s not always smooth sailing, especially in the event of their first accident. Fortunately, they will have a trusted adult over the age of 21 in the passenger seat to ensure they appropriately respond…
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…
Teen drivers are statistically the most likely to get into an automobile accident. In Oregon, almost 20% of all injuring crashes involved a driver between the ages of 15-20. Getting into a car accident, even if it’s just a fender bender with no visible damage, can be scary and overwhelming. This is only amplified for…
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…
Oregon requires all drivers to have multiple types of auto insurance coverage in case of a serious accident. One of the forms of mandatory auto insurance is personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. When an individual suffers physical, emotional, and financial damage in a motor vehicle accident, PIP insurance covers the costs, no matter who is…
After a car accident occurs, you may encounter injuries and property damage that cause significant financial losses. While your insurance may help you cover small portions of the damage, you can also take legal action against the responsible party and recover compensation for your losses. In order to recover compensation, you must prove that the…