Your morning pedal to work is an eco-friendly and healthy way to commute. However, while you are focused on beating traffic and getting those extra fitness minutes, your gear choices are quietly playing another crucial role: protecting your legal rights in case of an...
Bend becomes a winter wonderland at this time of year, making it an incredible place for skiing, snowboarding and all sorts of cold-weather pursuits. However, the city is not exempt from common road hazards that come with the icy season. Everyone on the road faces...
Speed and rough terrain can lead to fatal bike accidents, especially in areas like Central Oregon where outdoor activities are popular. For example, a recent dirt bike crash on a Forest Service road northwest of Sisters led to the death of two 14-year-old students....
With more bicycles on the road, cyclists are fortunate to live in a place passionate about promoting a bike-friendly culture. The League of American Bicyclists ranks Oregon as the second most bike-friendly state in America. However, even with dedicated bike lanes and...
People who are driving need to ensure they give their full attention to driving. They must avoid distractions so they can remain safe while they’re on the road. While many adults believe they can multitask, that’s not at all the case. Distracted driving is a...
Drivers should always ensure they’re well-rested before they get behind the wheel of their vehicle. When they don’t, innocent people on the road can suffer from catastrophic injuries if they’re struck by the fatigued driver. One of the main issues with fatigued...
Driving has the potential to be dangerous even when road users adhere to safety rules and regulations. One of the riskiest types of driving behaviors is excessive speeding. Speed limits are in place for various reasons, but mainly to reduce the chances of accidents...
Cycling is a healthy and cost-effective form of transportation. A bicycle costs a fraction of what a motor vehicle does and requires neither insurance nor fuel. However, it does leave people at greater risk of injury than traveling by car, as a bicycle provides no...
In some cases, an individual suffers from a brain injury and then sees significant recovery quickly after that injury. But there are also other cases where the brain injury lingers or will not heal at all. Often, there are limitations to brain injury healing because...
The United States has an aging population, so it’s not generally surprise that many accidents involving drivers 65 years of age and older occur with regularity – but the statistics indicate that there’s something more going on. While the population of older adults has...