Key Takeaways Motorcycle fatalities remain a serious concern in Portland, with riders making up a large share of traffic deaths. Serious motorcycle crashes often...
Key Takeaways Brain injuries fall into two main categories: traumatic injuries from external force and acquired injuries from internal medical events. Common traumatic brain...
Key Takeaways Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries due to a lack of protective gear. Common injuries include head trauma, fractures, and spinal...
Key Takeaways Millions of sports-related brain injuries occur annually, with concussions affecting up to 10% of athletes each season. Football, soccer, and lacrosse present the highest...
Key Takeaways Many motorcycle accidents happen because drivers don’t see bikes, especially when turning or changing lanes. Motorcycles are easy to miss, especially in...
Key Takeaways Football reports the highest concussion rates, especially in tackle football and other high-contact youth sports. Girls’ soccer, boys’ lacrosse, ice hockey, and...
Key Takeaways Oregon PIP usually covers a passenger’s medical bills and lost wages, no matter who caused the crash. The driver’s insurance is often...
Key Takeaways Electric vehicles are not inherently more dangerous and often receive strong crash safety ratings. Their design, including larger crumple zones and reinforced...
Key Takeaways Measles and scarlet fever can look similar early on, but their symptoms, causes, and treatments differ. Measles usually starts with a cough,...
Key Takeaways Prioritize safety by checking for injuries and, if possible, moving vehicles out of traffic. Call 911 promptly to secure medical help and...
Key Takeaways Many lab errors occur before testing begins, especially during sample collection, labeling, and handling. Mislabeling or specimen mix-ups can lead to incorrect...
Key Takeaways Oregon requires a report to be filed when an accident involves injury, death, or qualifying property damage. Reports must be submitted using...
A lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court accuses a Portland nightclub and its contracted security company of failing to protect patrons from foreseeable...
Key Takeaways Portland’s highest-risk intersections cluster along SE Division Street, 122nd Avenue, and 82nd Avenue. SE Division Street and 122nd Avenue stand out for...
Key Takeaways Oregon law bans holding or using a phone while driving, even at a red light. A violation can occur with texting, browsing,...
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