Upsurge in pedestrian accidents linked to texting?
“Ran into a pole … hurt pretty bad. Lesson learned: don’t text while running” This is a picture of a teenager who tried to send a text while running....
Read moreTeen dies typing a text message
Her cap and gown were still in her car: Mariah West was going to graduate from high school the next day. She was responding to a text message while...
Read moreOne must-have for cyclists
To put it simply, insurance. In the last few months, Portland, Oregon has been rated America’s most bike-friendly city, has earned national recognition for creating infrastructure for cycling, and now claims the highest percentage...
Read moreFootball players at much higher risk for brain diseases
I have been closely following the research on traumatic brain injuries in NFL players. Consequently, I am not surprised but still very alarmed by the details of a new study by the...
Read moreThe Worst Intersections in Portland
Your GPS and cell phone signals are providing traffic data for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Through a Washington company called INRIX, half the vehicles on the road in Portland...
Read moreOlder drivers at risk on the roads
A recent car accident involving a very elderly man backing his car into a crowd of people, seriously injuring 4 children, has put a national spotlight on the issue of elderly...
Read moreOn the road: the first test of (real) talking cars
3,000 cars, trucks and buses equipped with wireless tracking devices are the first group of vehicles to actually road-test new vehicle-to-vehicle communication. This week, the second phase of The Safety Pilot, a...
Read moreOregon Hospitals Release Data on Medical Mistakes
Every year, Oregon hospitals submit reports on the medical mistakes that harm their patients. The 2011 report from the Oregon Patient Safety Commission shows that the number of hospital...
Read moreNew cars are safer for passengers but more dangerous for responders
Motor vehicle safety has improved immeasurably from the days of optional car seat belts and exploding Ford Pintos. However, the same features that have made drivers and passengers safer...
Read moreObese drivers at greater risk for car accidents and fatalities
CBS Seattle reports that obesity increases a driver’s risk of a car accident – and increases the risk of severe injuries or death from an accident. The study, published...
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