Click to CallIf you plan to ride in Oregon, learning Oregon motorcycle laws isn’t merely a good thing to know; it could help save your life and/or protect you in a potential lawsuit. The following guide includes information on obtaining your motorcycle endorsement and what you’re allowed to do regarding a traffic signal that fails to go […]
As a motorcyclist in Oregon, motorcycle insurance is more than just a great idea; it’s the law. If you’re found to be driving a motorcycle without insurance, you’ll face consequences that can be quite severe. This guide covers the essential details regarding Oregon motorcycle insurance mandates, including what types of insurance coverage you’ll need, how […]
Electric 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 […]
