Every year in the U.S. there are over 5 million car accidents. In the state of Oregon, there are nearly 3,000 auto accidents that involve a pedestrian, motorcycle or bicycle, yikes! If you have been injured as a result of a car accident, you need a lawyer. Lance D. Youd is a personal injury attorney in […]
With the summer sunshine, there are more bicyclists on the road this time of year. As a result, drivers should be particularly cautious of bicycles on the roadways. As a general rule, drivers should look for bicycles much like how they look for other vehicles. This includes checking your blind spot when changing lanes or […]
A man died last weekend, from injuries from a bicycle accident. The man was biking on the shoulder of Highway 22. He hit a piece of wood and lost control of his bike. He fell and landed on his face; he was not wearing a helmet. He was first taken to the emergency room in […]
Bicyclists face no small amount of danger on U.S. roadways. According to Oregon.gov, crashes involving bicyclists rose from 666 in 2007 to 962 in 2011 within the state alone. While no law yet exists in Oregon that specifically governs the safety of bicyclists, the state’s Department of Transportation nonetheless has a Bicyclist Safety Program in […]
Another hazard on country roads can be motorcyclists or bicyclists. Both groups enjoy riding on these more deserted roads for the view and peacefulness. For cyclists, watch for groups. If you see one cyclist on the road, you will likely see others ahead. Give them space when passing. For motorcyclists, they may move around within […]
