The State of Oregon’s Roads and Bridges: A Crisis in Infrastructure

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    Across the United States, approximately 1 in 10 roads are in poor condition, and urban areas fare even worse, with 1 in 5 roads deemed inadequate. States like California and Rhode Island are the worst-ranked for road roughness, with 44% and 41% of their roads in poor condition, respectively. On the other hand, New Hampshire and Alabama boast the best-maintained […]

    Proving Liability in a E Bike Accident

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    E Bike vs. TriMet SUV: $1.6 Million Settlement In early October 2024, a Portland jury awarded close to $1.6 million to an e bike rider who was struck by a TriMet SUV in a crash that took place three years earlier, in mid-2021. This case highlights the critical importance of collecting all types of evidence following an accident—whether it be […]

    Fatal Traffic Accidents in Salem Are Up 175% — Here’s Why

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    As of June 2024, the city has already seen a troubling spike in traffic fatalities, exceeding the total number of traffic-related deaths from the previous year in less than 6  months. This sharp rise in fatalities highlights the critical need for enhanced road safety measures and greater public awareness to address the underlying causes of these accidents. Salem, the capital […]

    The Many Issues with Tesla’s Cybertruck

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    Tesla is undoubtedly one of the most prominent companies in advanced transportation, and the idea of self-driving cars and other cutting-edge features can seem almost futuristic. While previous articles have highlighted how safety and technological advancements have significantly reduced traffic accidents and saved millions of lives over the past decade, today we will take a broader look at the issues […]

    I-5 Ranked Among 10 Most Dangerous Roads in U.S.

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    Our country is vast and diverse, making it easy to think that tangible problems are far from us. However, among the ten most dangerous routes in the United States as of 2024, one should particularly alarm us: Seattle’s I-5. This highway, running parallel to the Pacific Coast, witnessed 186 fatalities (13.47 per 100 miles). This route is ranked as the […]