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Escalating Traffic Fatalities in Multnomah County: A Detailed Examination
In Multnomah County, Oregon, traffic fatalities are rising, particularly impacting communities of color, people experiencing homelessness, and low-income residents. A recent county report revealed a shocking 42% increase in deaths compared to the average from 2015 to 2019.
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communities of color homeless population low-income residents multnomah county news pedestrian-related deaths policy measures for traffic safety speeding fatalities substance use in fatal crashes vulnerable populationsDecoding Accident Liability: Essential Negligence Insights for Drivers
Every contested auto accident involves two major issues - "liability" and "damages." Liability simply means that the other party must be legally liable before he or she has any obligation to pay compensation for injuries.
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breach of duty car accidents causation common law negligence comparative negligence contributory negligence damages duty duty of care fault laws hit-and-run juries liability motor vehicle accidents negligence no-fault pure comparative negligence safety statutory negligenceTop 10 Driver Mistakes Leading to Vehicle Injuries in Oregon
Each year, the Oregon Department of Transportation compiles statistics for the most common reasons for vehicle injuries. As of 2017, according to the most recent data available in 2017, the following are the 10 most common driver errors that cause injury:
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