Last month, The NAFA Fleet Management Association expressed concerns over the National Transportation Safety Board’s new safety recommendations earlier this summer. After examining the results of a five year study, the NTSB found that single-unit trucks have been in a disproportionately high number of passenger vehicle occupant deaths in multivehicle crashes. NAFA, which represents…
It’s alarming to hear people insist that hands-free phone use in vehicles is not dangerous. That’s because the evidence does not back up that assertion. We already know that studies show cell phone use causes distracted driving and accidents, resulting in bodily injury and property damage. Yet, many state governments still do not…
Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is coverage available to you as an extra level of financial protection should you get into a car accident. Some states require the coverage, such as Oregon. If you are a resident of Washington, it’s up to you. In Washington, the coverage window for PIP is three years from…
Commercial trucks, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, pass motorists every day on the roads and highways without incident. Still, sometimes a commercial truck can run awry, careen out of control, spill its freight or even lead to fatal accidents as cars, themselves are usually 36 times smaller. Statistics indicate that while the…
We want to minimize all traffic accidents, particularly those involving commercial truck accidents in Vancouver given their inherent ability to inflict so much more damage. One way to do so is to have a firm grasp of what most commonly causes them in the first place. Driver Error In 2009, Oregon commercial truck drivers…
There is a tug of war that goes on between the commercial trucking industry and lawmakers. On the in lawmakers/regulators side, they are trying to find ways to improve highway safety and reduce injuries or fatalities related to trucking accidents. Unfortunately, that often happens to reduce productivity in the industry. At the start of…
Uninsured motorist coverage is a must these days. Up to 25 percent of the vehicles on the road may not have liability insurance. The ones that do often only have a “full coverage” policy, which means they bought the least amount of coverage they needed in order to comply with the Oregon or Washington…
If you’ve been in a car accident and want to ensure you have the best chance at being awarded the settlement you deserve, it’s important to document the scene. While police will do their best in filing their report, you are always your best advocate. The easiest way to record auto accident damage is…
Have you ever found yourself scrambling for your insurance information after being pulled over by police? If you’re a resident of Oregon and Washington, you can show them your car insurance on your cell phone. Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed a bill into law May 14, taking effect immediately, that allows residents to show…
If you are ever injured in an accident and decide to make a claim to recover damages, chances are the case will be settled out of court. Most lawyers who handle injury claims put effort into resolving a case without having to file a lawsuit. On cases where a lawsuit is necessary, attorneys make…