561-338-0420Electric bikes are everywhere in Oregon right now. You see them on the Springwater Corridor, on inner-eastside Portland streets, and on bike paths surrounding Bend. They have become an actual way for people to get around, mostly good. But laws governing their use have been playing catch-up, and the legislature passed House Bill 4007 this […]
Why are dooring crashes important to all of us? As one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the nation, we have committed ourselves to creating a community of people who choose to get around town on bikes. We’ve designated bike lanes for safety. We encourage cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation. However, we’re also […]
Most of us don’t think much about going for a walk. Maybe you’re walking across the street to get coffee, or taking a stroll through a park, or walking to work. And then, out of the blue, a bicycle is coming at you, and now you’re lying on the ground, hurt, and trying to figure […]
Most people never really understand how difficult the battle is going to be when dealing with the claims of the other driver’s insurance company, especially when they decide that you were at least somewhat at fault. What many people don’t realize is that a police report is merely an opinion; it may not be the […]
Oregon’s ski resorts draw thousands of visitors each winter. Mount Hood Meadows, Timberline Lodge, and Mount Bachelor, these mountains offer some of the best skiing in the Pacific Northwest. But when you’re moving at speed on steep terrain, sometimes in visibility that drops to nothing during a storm, accidents happen. And when they do, the […]
Every winter, thousands of skiers and snowboarders make their way to Oregon’s mountains, Mount Hood, Mount Bachelor, and Willamette Pass, for powder runs and weekend getaways. Most trips end with nothing worse than sore legs and a sunburn. But when a collision happens on a crowded run, or someone gets hurt because a lift malfunctioned, […]
The run looked clean. You’d taken it a dozen times before. Then, in an instant, you’re down, and something hurts more than it should. Whether you hit ice, collided with another skier, or encountered an unmarked hazard, the minutes that follow a ski accident matter more than you might think. Oregon’s mountains draw thousands of […]
Oregon’s Cascade Mountains draw thousands of skiers and snowboarders each winter, offering world-class terrain from the glaciated slopes of Mount Hood to the volcanic peaks near Bend. But the same conditions that make these resorts appealing—steep chutes, deep powder, and unpredictable weather—also create serious risks. Resort accidents happen more often than many visitors realize, and […]
Drew Barrymore’s daughter was hospitalized for days after a serious e-bike accident. Learn about the incident, her daughter’s quick thinking, and important e-bike safety lessons for families. Drew Barrymore recently opened up about a terrifying experience that no parent wants to face: her daughter’s e-bike accident that resulted in days spent in the emergency room. […]
E-scooter rider charged with manslaughter after deadly crash in NE Portland. Learn about the August 2025 incident involving Jayden Calkins, DUII charges, and the growing concerns over e-scooter safety in Portland. A tragic incident in Portland’s Lloyd District has brought e-scooter safety into sharp focus after a 21-year-old was arrested on charges including manslaughter following […]
