Should Oregon Speed Limit be Raised to 75 mph?
Two bills pending in the Oregon House of Representatives would increase the speed limits for passenger vehicles. Current speed limit on state highways: 55 mph Current speed limit on...
Read moreIt’s worse than we thought: terrifying video study of teen distracted driving crashes
NHTSA estimated that about 15% of teen driver car crashes are caused by driver distraction. AAA researchers pulled in-car event recorders and analyzed almost 1700 teen drivers in the...
Read moreWhat we can (and can’t) learn from Oregon’s fatal crash data
The Oregon Department of Transportation started collecting information on fatal motor vehicle accidents back in 1946. Last week, The Oregonian created a searchable map using this data. It shows...
Read moreBenzene in the water: fracking and an impending public health crisis in California
Benzene is a naturally occurring chemical, but a known human carcinogen: overexposure can affect your blood and immune system. Benzene exposure is linked to both acute and chronic myelogenous...
Read moreInsurance companies using dangerous aftermarket parts in car repairs
A recent car crash that killed two Oregon teenagers and injured two others ignited a conversation about the dangers of using “aftermarket” parts on cars and trucks. “Aftermarket” parts...
Read moreFatal crash leads to conversation about aftermarket parts and safety
The tragic car crash that killed two West Linn teens and injured at least two others is prompting a conversation about the safety of “aftermarket” parts. According to the...
Read moreYou can’t focus: neuroscience explains the dangers of distracted driving
Imagine that you’re driving home from work, stopped in traffic. The light turns green, and you inch forward. The light turns red. Your phone pings with a text alert....
Read moreDoes a car accident claim affect your insurance cost?
A new study says just one accident claim will cost you thousands InsuranceQuotes.com hired researchers to answer this question. They created a hypothetical 45-year-old employed, married driver with no...
Read moreOregon leading in enforcement of truck safety law
Among long-haul drivers and heavy truck operators, Oregon has an interesting distinction. Oregon ranks #1 among states for enforcement of hours-of-service laws (HOS), meant to ensure truckers get adequate...
Read moreHow Wrongful Death Claims Work
“Wrongful death” is a legal term. It means a person died because of another person (or company’s) bad actions. This type of lawsuit seeks compensation for the family members...
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