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2024-11-27: Updated: 2024-11-27 14:31:50 A Douglas County Detainee’s Recent Death Spotlights Two Recurring Problems: Inadequate Mental Health Care in Jails… and Wellpath

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-11-18: Updated: 2024-11-18 14:08:13 A Fatal Crash in Lane County Places Commercial Truck Maintenance in the Spotlight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-10-30: Updated: 2024-10-31 11:35:42 Two Recent Serious Accidents in the Willamette Valley Highlight the Risks of Traveling Highway 47

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-10-14: Updated: 2024-10-14 16:36:17 Washington State Issues a Major Fine Following Its Investigation into a Paper Mill Worker’s Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-09-30: Updated: 2024-10-01 14:32:30 Two Product Recalls and One Investigation Highlight the Potential Risks Defective Products Can Pose to Children in Cars

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-09-16: Updated: 2024-09-16 11:45:56 Holding General Contractors (and Others) Accountable for Injury Accidents at Oregon Construction Sites

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-08-28: Updated: 2024-08-28 17:19:09 A Fatal Interstate Crash South of Portland is a Reminder of the Dangers of Collisions Occurring at Highway Speeds

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-08-15: Updated: 2024-08-15 08:21:00 Another Fatal Cabbage Hill Crash is a Reminder of the Dangers of Eastern Oregon’s Most Treacherous Stretch of Highway

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-07-31: Updated: 2024-08-01 10:00:40 A New Report and a New Jail Death Reignite Old Questions about the Conditions Inside the Multnomah County Jail

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-07-16: Updated: 2024-07-16 15:24:27 The Proliferation of Robots in the Workplace and Industrial Accident Law in Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-06-28: Updated: 2024-07-03 13:36:26 The Start of Summer in Oregon and Reflections on Properly Safeguarding Pools from Unattended Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-06-17: Updated: 2024-06-24 08:01:09 A Fatal Crash in Southern Oregon Spotlights the Dangers of Running Red Lights

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-06-03: Updated: 2024-06-05 18:06:49 A Worker at a Food ‘Upcycling’ Plant Sues After a Shredder Accident Severely Mangled His Legs

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-05-20: Updated: 2024-05-24 15:57:26 Fatal Workplace Accidents in Oregon Involving Machine or Equipment Malfunctions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-04-30: Updated: 2024-05-09 15:20:30 A Fatal Crash in Lincoln County and What It Says About Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-04-17: Updated: 2024-04-18 10:59:40 Inadequate Supervision of Oregon Detainees and Inmates and the Recent Spike of Suicide and Drug Overdose Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-03-28: Updated: 2024-03-28 18:54:19 Oregon Inmates and Detainees Undergoing Substance Withdrawal May Face Elevated Suicide Risks Due to Inadequate Care

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-03-15: Updated: 2024-03-15 19:37:21 What Oregon Law Says About the Rights of Victims Mauled by Aggressive Dogs

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-02-29: Updated: 2024-03-08 13:21:09 The Dangers Unsafe Logging Trucks or Truck Drivers Pose on the Road in Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-02-16: Updated: 2024-02-16 14:21:14 A Head-on Crash in Southwest Oregon Leaves a Portland Motorcyclist Dead

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-01-31: Updated: 2024-02-14 18:16:24 A Federal Appeals Court Sides With the Father of a Deceased County Jail Detainee, Reviving the Father’s Due Process Violation Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2024-01-17: Updated: 2024-01-26 15:39:18 Dangerous Driving is Helping to Fuel Road-Related Injury and Death Numbers Not Seen in More Than a Decade

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-12-15: Updated: 2024-01-26 15:54:00 A Federal Appeals Court Sides With the Father of a Deceased Jail Detainee, Reviving the Father’s Due Process Violation Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-10-17: Updated: 2023-11-13 09:48:00 This Past Summer’s Triple-Digit August Temperatures Serve as a Reminder of the Heat-Related Dangers Oregon Workers Face

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-09-30: Updated: 2023-10-31 13:43:01 Another Left-Turn Collision Involving a Motorcycle Claims the Life of a Motorcyclist Here in Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-09-18: Updated: 2023-09-19 12:01:01 Local Bicyclists Rally at City Hall to Protest the High Number of Deaths on Portland Roadways

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-08-31: Updated: 2023-08-31 15:10:52 August Accidents in Clackamas and Polk Counties Add 2 to the Number of Bicyclists Killed in Oregon in 2023

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-08-21: Updated: 2023-08-31 14:56:14 Oregon Lockups Have Experienced a Huge Spike in Inmate Deaths: Local News Reports Provide Insights into Two of Them

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-07-31: Updated: 2023-08-01 13:21:17 A Midnight Death in Northeast Portland is the City’s 14th Pedestrian Fatality in 2023

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-07-14: Updated: 2023-07-16 09:44:16 Baby Trend, GM Issue Recalls Targeting LATCH Car Seat-Related Defects

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-06-30: Updated: 2023-07-01 11:37:38 The Potential for Civil Rights Violations in the Use of ‘Dry Cells’ in Oregon’s Correctional Facilities

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-06-16: Updated: 2023-06-16 15:30:20 The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Your Oregon Catastrophic Injury Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-05-31: Updated: 2023-06-01 11:53:15 A New Oregon Bill Will Raise State OSHA Fines… in Some Cases by More than 1,000%

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-05-20: Updated: 2023-05-22 08:27:14 An Allegedly Intoxicated Trucker Slams into a Loaded Passenger Van on I-5 South of Salem, Killing 7 and Injuring 4 More

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-04-28: Updated: 2023-05-01 19:19:33 April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Here’s What You Should Know If You’re Injured by an Inattentive Driver.

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-04-17: Updated: 2023-04-17 15:27:42 How Oregon’s State Statute Dictating Mandatory Minimum Uninsured Motorist Coverage Helped One Seriously Injured Portland Motorcyclist

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-03-31: Updated: 2023-04-04 10:01:16 Clark County Signs $17M Correctional Healthcare Deal With WellPath

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-03-18: Updated: 2023-03-21 13:34:00 Another Oregon Workplace is the Site of an Injury-Causing Fire and Explosion

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-02-27: Updated: 2023-02-28 17:39:32 2 Area Motorcyclists Die in the First 6 Weeks of 2023, Continuing a Dangerous Trend in and Around Portland

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-02-17: Updated: 2023-02-21 17:07:26 Oregon Legislators Weigh Increasing the Penalties for Workplace Health and Safety Violations after Years of Extremely Low State Fines

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-01-31: Updated: 2023-02-01 14:20:35 January 2023 Off to a Disturbing Start as Portland Logs Three Pedestrian Fatalities in the Year’s First Four Weeks

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2023-01-23: Updated: 2023-01-30 15:26:46 Kaplan Law LLC Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Clients in Oregon and Washington

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-12-23: Updated: 2022-12-29 09:29:06 Inclement Weather, Multi-Vehicle Crashes, and Injury Accident Litigation in Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-12-12: Updated: 2022-12-16 10:56:49 As the Number of Injuries and Deaths Pile Up, Portland Advocates Push for Safer Streets for Bicyclists and Pedestrians

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-11-23: Updated: 2022-11-25 15:43:20 An Oregon Woman Has Died in the Jackson County Jail after Experiencing a Medical Emergency While Locked Up

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-11-11: Updated: 2022-11-14 13:34:37 An Oregon Jury Returned a $9M Judgment for 2 Bicyclists Injured on I-84, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Upheld that Outcome

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-10-28: Updated: 2022-11-09 14:31:54 Blocking the Defense When They Seek to Use Your Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit as a Means to Invade Your Privacy

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-10-14: Updated: 2022-10-18 13:15:29 A Chef’s Death Aboard Her Bicycle Has Triggered Calls for the State to Cede Control of a Dangerous Portland Road

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-09-28: Updated: 2022-09-28 11:18:07 An Overturned Drilling Rig in Portland — and a Trapped Operator — Make for a Scary Reminder of the Dangers of Industrial Accidents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-09-01: Updated: 2022-09-02 19:38:06 Inmates with Addictions are Dying — and Dying Quickly — Inside Oregon’s Jails. Why?

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-08-30: Updated: 2022-09-02 19:39:09 Another Female Inmate Has Abruptly Died While in the Custody of a County Jail in Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-08-10: Updated: 2022-08-17 11:23:38 Multiple Fatal Summertime Crashes Across Oregon are a Reminder of the Many Risks Motorcycle Riders Face on the Roads

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-07-25: Updated: 2022-07-25 15:33:00 The Oregon Court of Appeals Just Revived the Case of a Widow Whose Husband Died 24 Hours After an Emergency Room Discharged Him

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-07-08: Updated: 2022-07-08 13:59:19 Federal Regulators Announce Long-Awaited Standards for Side-Impact Testing of Child Car Seats

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-06-27: Updated: 2022-06-27 11:48:23 The Oregon Supreme Court Just Greenlit a Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against a Jail Medical Provider Based on its Failure to Provide Proper Care

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-06-09: Updated: 2022-06-11 15:28:25 The Importance of Compliance With the Statute of Limitations in Your Wrongful Death Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-05-25: Updated: 2022-06-01 12:47:48 Once Again, an Inmate Has Died at a Jail Where Wellpath, the Private Medical Care Provider, Was Responsible for Treatment

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-05-10: Updated: 2022-05-12 10:46:08 The City of Portland is Taking over Control of Historically Dangerous 82nd Avenue — and Planning Multiple Improvements

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-04-25: Updated: 2022-04-25 16:47:58 Deciding Whether to Litigate Your Wrongful Death Case in Federal Court or Oregon State Court

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-04-11: Updated: 2022-04-12 13:31:48 An Oregon High-School Swimmer’s Death Sparks Legal Action Against Her School, a Local City Government, and a Pool Cover Manufacturer

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-03-24: Updated: 2022-03-28 10:09:08 A Recent Federal Indictment in Oregon is Yet Another Reminder of the Ongoing Problem of Sexual Assaults Committed by Prison Staff Members

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-03-10: Updated: 2022-03-14 13:14:13 What You Can Do If You’re Injured in a Workplace Explosion in Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-02-21: Updated: 2022-02-24 13:45:40 When Your ‘Good Neighbor’ Does Bad: Holding Insurance Companies Accountable for Acting in Bad Faith in Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-02-10: Updated: 2022-02-10 17:17:26 How a Recent Oregon Supreme Court Ruling is a Huge Help for People Seriously Injured by Underinsured or Uninsured Drivers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-01-31: Updated: 2022-02-08 09:57:10 Pedestrian Fatalities Are Occurring at an Alarming Rate in Portland and Around Oregon… Here’s What to Do If It’s Happened to Your Family

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2022-01-19: Updated: 2022-02-08 09:57:47 Lawsuits in Oregon and Elsewhere Tell Gruesome Stories of Extreme Medical Neglect Endured by Inmates

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2021-10-12: Updated: 2021-10-12 12:09:33 Yamhill County Jail Deaths Raise Grave Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2021-08-11: Updated: 2021-08-11 12:28:07 Oregon Worker’s Death Leads to $11K+ Fine

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2021-05-11: Updated: 2021-05-11 13:28:55 Peloton Does the Right Thing, Eventually

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2021-04-26: Updated: 2021-04-26 19:04:30 Hope that lower speed limits will lead to lower accident rates

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2021-03-13: Updated: 2021-03-13 01:00:39 More Issues With Private Medical Care in Prison

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2021-02-26: Updated: 2021-02-26 10:28:45 Poultry Plant Accident Brings Worker Safety into Focus

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2021-02-04: Updated: 2021-02-04 12:30:08 COVID Outbreaks Highlight the Many Problems with Private Healthcare in Prisons

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2020-10-26: Updated: 2020-10-26 14:50:44 Jail Deaths Shine Spotlight on Private Prison Companies

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2020-09-11: Updated: 2020-09-11 11:42:46 The Decades-Old Safety Standard for Car Seats is Not Good Enough in 2020

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2020-09-06: Updated: 2020-09-06 13:45:02 Fatal Oregon Boating Accident Highlights New Laws and Enforcement Standards

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2020-02-18: Updated: 2020-02-18 07:51:32 Oregon Industrial Accident at Music Festival Cited by State OSHA

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2020-02-03: Updated: 2020-02-03 13:47:13 Daycare Center Death is Test for New Law

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2020-01-13: Updated: 2020-01-13 21:10:42 Vision Zero Isn’t Just About Cars

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-11-05: Updated: 2019-11-05 17:55:09 Prison Bribery Case Raises Civil Rights Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-10-21: Updated: 2019-10-21 14:14:24 Oregon and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-09-15: Updated: 2019-09-15 05:15:21 A Shocking Story Offers Civil Rights Reminder

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-08-30: Updated: 2019-08-30 14:39:31 Cyclist Death Raises Legal Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-08-16: Updated: 2019-08-19 00:57:46 Sandy River Drowning is a Sad Reminder of the Importance of Life Jackets

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-08-11: Updated: 2019-08-11 15:57:07 Hot Car Danger: A Sad Reminder

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-08-03: Updated: 2019-08-03 12:07:54 Portland Pedestrian Deaths Deserve More Attention

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-07-18: Updated: 2019-07-18 16:17:27 TriMet Adds Warning Lights to Buses

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-07-11: Updated: 2019-07-11 13:11:03 Portland Ranked Low for Driver Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-07-02: Updated: 2019-07-02 15:45:40 Oregon Bike Safety: Two Updates

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-06-20: Updated: 2019-06-20 17:07:51 An Easy-to-Miss Insurance Issue

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-06-14: Updated: 2019-06-17 15:54:03 TriMet DUII Spotlights The Problems With Our Tort System

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-06-08: Updated: 2019-06-08 10:09:57 Governor Signs Bill to Improve Oregon Child Safety at Daycare

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-05-30: Updated: 2019-05-30 16:07:05 Portland Shooting Incident Endangers Children, Raises Serious Security Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-05-22: Updated: 2019-05-23 01:36:40 Corvallis Child Death Highlights Camp Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-05-11: Updated: 2019-05-11 12:03:02 Key Oregon Bike Safety Bill Heads for Governor’s Desk

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-05-01: Updated: 2019-05-01 14:22:58 Oregon Dog Bites: An Overlooked Liability Issue

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-04-28: Updated: 2019-04-28 14:27:48 A Bike-Friendly City, But We Can Do Better

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-04-20: Updated: 2019-04-20 22:48:53 A Fatal Week on Portland’s Streets

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-04-08: Updated: 2019-04-08 01:26:09 Oregon and Washington Jail Conditions in the Spotlight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-03-30: Updated: 2019-03-30 22:03:29 Injured Officer’s Case Highlights Shortcomings of Workman’s Comp

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-03-12: Updated: 2019-03-12 14:40:58 The Fundamental Problem With For-Profit ‘Correctional Health Care’

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-03-05: Updated: 2019-03-05 14:59:14 Fatal Oregon Bike Accident Highlights Criminal v Civil Distinctions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-02-21: Updated: 2019-02-21 15:08:49 Oregon Legislature Moves to Address a Serious Insurance Problem

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-02-12: Updated: 2019-02-12 17:41:30 Fatal Washington I-5 Crash Focuses Attention on Insurance Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-01-31: Updated: 2019-01-31 16:28:59 ‘Uninsured Motorist’ Coverage Often is Not Enough

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-01-24: Updated: 2019-01-24 22:19:06 Saudi Disappearances Raise Oregon Legal Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-01-16: Updated: 2019-01-16 21:47:23 Portland Moves to Make Biking Safer on Greeley Avenue

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2019-01-09: Updated: 2019-01-10 10:04:43 Portland Health Center Director Resigns

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-12-28: Updated: 2018-12-28 10:35:11 Clackamas County DUII Accident Kills One, Highlights Drunk Driving Dangers as New Year’s Eve Approaches

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-12-22: Updated: 2018-12-22 12:20:50 Portland Man Charged with Workplace Misconduct, But What About his Employer?

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-12-13: Updated: 2018-12-13 08:49:08 Abuse Reporting is in the News, Again

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-12-07: Updated: 2018-12-07 15:06:22 Oregon Prison Neglect Back in the Spotlight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-12-03: Updated: 2018-12-03 08:41:37 Portland Faces Questions as Biketown Gets a New Operator

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-11-27: Updated: 2018-11-27 14:46:23 Oregon Needs to be Held Accountable for its Legal Responsibilities Toward Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-11-19: Updated: 2018-11-19 13:27:42 New Car Seat Guidelines Should Draw Attention of Oregon and Washington Parents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-11-06: Updated: 2018-11-07 00:55:40 Oregon School Safety Shouldn’t Require This Sort of Thing

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-10-31: Updated: 2018-10-31 13:08:21 Bend Cyclist’s Death Focuses Attention on Bike Lanes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-10-19: Updated: 2018-10-19 21:27:39 Summer and Fall Disasters Should Serve as a Warning About the Insurance Industry

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-10-10: Updated: 2018-10-10 10:49:17 Oregon Child’s Death Prompts Overdue Scrutiny At Day Care Center

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-10-01: Updated: 2018-10-01 22:22:35 New Oregon Law Places Greater Responsibility on Hit-and-Run Drivers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-09-25: Updated: 2018-09-26 15:51:45 Rising Death Toll on Oregon Roads Should be a Call for Action

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-09-21: Updated: 2018-09-21 23:55:40 State Farm Settlement Shows Power, Importance of Class Actions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-09-16: Updated: 2018-09-17 00:17:05 Oregon Bike Lawsuit Spotlights One of Portland’s Most Dangerous Roads

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-09-08: Updated: 2018-09-08 15:12:22 Oregon Workplace Deaths and Third-Party Liability

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-09-02: Updated: 2018-09-02 14:25:24 Eugene Area Accident Spotlights DUII on Holiday Weekend

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-08-22: Updated: 2018-08-22 14:03:47 Benton County Child Injury Puts Spotlight on Carnival Rides

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-08-09: Updated: 2018-08-09 15:03:14 Portland and e-scooters: So many questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-08-02: Updated: 2018-11-06 00:52:56 Multnomah County Crash Raises Questions about Kids and Motorcycles

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-07-26: Updated: 2018-07-26 10:21:02 Looking Ahead to Child Passenger Safety Week

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-07-19: Updated: 2018-07-15 11:51:14 Lessons for Oregon from a California Tragedy

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-07-15: Updated: 2018-07-15 11:39:57 Oregon Moves to Close Daycare Licensing Loophole, Improve Parental Notification

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-07-05: Updated: 2018-07-05 10:04:21 Oregon Hot Car Death is a Reminder of a Problem That Does Not Go Away

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-06-28: Updated: 2018-06-28 17:30:24 18 Month Project Aims to Collect Data for Safer Streets

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-06-21: Updated: 2018-06-21 13:45:02 Southeast Portland Child Care Scandal Shows Importance of Communication

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-06-13: Updated: 2018-06-13 15:09:25 Near Miss Highlights Dangerous Intersection for Portland Cyclists

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-06-02: Updated: 2018-05-30 23:45:17 Oregon Dog Attack Lawsuit Filed by Columbia County Inmate

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-05-30: Updated: 2018-05-30 23:37:39 Portland Streetcar Derailment: Passing the Buck

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-05-27: Updated: 2018-05-27 16:19:41 Portland Streetcar Crash Focuses Attention on Municipal Liability Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-05-16: Updated: 2018-05-16 07:24:52 Alcohol and Responsibility

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-04-30: Updated: 2018-04-30 20:58:23 The Weather is Warm – But the Water is Not

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-04-28: Updated: 2018-04-28 23:30:39 Takata Airbags Continue to be a Dangerous Scandal

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-04-21: Updated: 2018-04-21 20:37:23 Speed Limit Reductions in Portland

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-04-11: Updated: 2018-04-11 11:18:37 Jefferson County Inmate Death and Oregon Prison Medical Care

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-03-31: Updated: 2018-03-31 13:37:52 Portland Pedestrian Deaths Highlight the Importance of Vision Zero

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-03-26: Updated: 2018-03-26 21:37:42 Uber Demonstrates the Danger of Arbitration Clauses

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-03-18: Updated: 2018-03-18 23:22:06 Statistics Show Need For Continued Push to Stop Pedestrian Traffic Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-03-09: Updated: 2018-03-09 12:50:22 Whistleblower Draws Attention to Lack of Prison Medical Care

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-03-04: Updated: 2018-03-05 00:03:40 Oregon Youth Jails Criticized by Broad Coalition

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-02-25: Updated: 2018-02-25 20:49:07 Another Reminder that Insurance is a Business, Not a Charity

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-02-14: Updated: 2018-02-14 11:43:52 Guardrail Lawsuits Highlight Corporate and Government Accountability

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-02-08: Updated: 2018-02-08 15:09:01 Report is Sharply Critical of Oregon’s Child Welfare Administrators

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-01-31: Updated: 2018-01-31 23:21:33 Washington Distracted Law Comes Fully Into Effect

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-01-26: Updated: 2018-01-26 22:52:25 Lower Speed Limits on the Way in Many Parts of Portland

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-01-21: Updated: 2018-01-21 19:25:03 Protecting Kids Means Closer Scrutiny of Day Cares

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2018-01-10: Updated: 2018-01-10 12:17:29 Oregon Mill Death Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-12-31: Updated: 2017-12-31 08:37:13 Be Safe Tonight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-12-24: Updated: 2017-12-24 07:39:31 Prescription Drug Scandal Should Raise Warning Flags

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-12-20: Updated: 2017-12-20 20:02:34 Dupont, Washington Train Crash Raises Wrongful Death Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-12-12: Updated: 2017-12-12 15:13:14 Keep Oregon Kids Safe this Holiday Season

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-11-30: Updated: 2017-11-30 10:30:44 Oregon Alcohol Deaths Highlighted in National Study

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-11-24: Updated: 2017-11-22 07:03:05 Oregon Civil Rights Settlement in Inmate Death Sets Important Example

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-11-20: Updated: 2017-11-20 11:14:40 Oregon Day Care Center Death Raises New Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-11-07: Updated: 2017-11-07 20:58:49 Southern Oregon Girl’s Death Raises School Bus Stop Safety Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-10-31: Updated: 2017-10-31 19:59:31 A Disappointing Setback on Arbitration

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-10-25: Updated: 2017-10-25 23:12:41 Portland Child’s Death in Day Care Center Raises Many Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-10-21: Updated: 2017-10-21 12:49:09 Lessons to be Learned from Northwest Semi-Truck Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-10-14: Updated: 2017-10-14 02:39:25 Portland Man Acknowledges Drinking, Driving and Drag Racing in Fatal Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-09-30: Updated: 2017-09-30 15:39:43 Oregon Bike Accidents and the Challenge of Infrastructure

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-09-24: Updated: 2017-09-24 22:32:18 Tougher Oregon Distracted Driving Law Comes Into force Next Week

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-09-19: Updated: 2017-09-19 07:53:11 After the Hurricanes, Beware of the Fine Print

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-09-12: Updated: 2017-09-12 10:29:13 Oregon Workplace Lawsuit and 3rd Party Liability

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-08-31: Updated: 2017-08-31 15:37:30 Case Reinforces Rights of the Mentally-ill, Even When in Custody

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-08-25: Updated: 2017-08-25 09:35:33 Klamath Falls Dog Bite Case Offers Reminders About Oregon Dog Bite Law

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-08-13: Updated: 2017-08-13 19:01:09 A Quiet Rule Change that Threatens Oregonians’ Rights

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-08-09: Updated: 2017-08-09 15:20:41 Trump Police Comments Raise Fear of Civil Rights Violations

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-08-01: Updated: 2017-08-01 19:20:09 NFL Concussion Study Offers Opportunity to Review Oregon Student Athlete Protections

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-07-26: Updated: 2017-07-26 20:25:12 Oregon Parade Death and a Parade Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-07-18: Updated: 2017-07-18 21:50:35 Two Supreme Court Decisions Narrow Access to Justice for Ordinary Oregonians

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-07-11: Updated: 2017-07-11 13:28:49 Beaverton Child’s Injury Spotlights Window Fall Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-06-29: Updated: 2017-06-29 23:45:17 Bill to Curb Patients Rights Passes US House

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-06-27: Updated: 2017-06-27 12:37:06 Problems at Keizer Day Care Center are Symptoms of Broader Issue

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-06-20: Updated: 2017-06-20 13:56:38 The Distracted Driving Technology that Could be a Game Changer

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-06-10: Updated: 2017-06-10 11:20:22 New Facility May Improve Treatment of Mentally-Ill Inmates

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-05-30: Updated: 2017-05-26 12:11:49 New Technologies, New Legislation and Oregon Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-05-26: Updated: 2017-05-26 12:02:54 Holiday Weekend Prompts Warning About Water Sports

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-05-17: Updated: 2017-05-17 15:11:32 Oregon Supreme Court Weighs In On the Side of Patients

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-05-10: Updated: 2017-05-10 08:09:50 Jury Award Links Talc to Ovarian Cancer

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-05-02: Updated: 2017-05-04 20:27:39 Prison Death Case Raises Serious Civil Rights Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-04-29: Updated: 2017-04-29 15:49:57 Abuse Scandal Raises Questions About State Oversight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-04-19: Updated: 2017-04-19 15:12:59 Children’s Product Recalls Reach 10-year High

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-04-13: Updated: 2017-04-13 13:23:43 Keizer Distracted Driving Case Breaks New Legal Ground

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-03-30: Updated: 2017-03-30 15:31:48 Teens and Drunk Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-03-25: Updated: 2017-03-25 08:11:13 Oregon Teen’s Death Prompts Reckless Driving, Wrongful Death Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-03-15: Updated: 2017-03-15 09:26:11 Deadly Oregon Fire Highlights Space Heater Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-03-06: Updated: 2017-03-06 13:02:28 Portland Moves to Increase Safety Along SE Division

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-02-28: Updated: 2017-02-28 22:39:00 USAA Insurance: The Contrast Between Image & Reality is Telling

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-02-25: Updated: 2017-02-25 10:09:25 Nursing Home Abuse Plea Agreement Leaves Civil Action On the Table

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-02-15: Updated: 2017-02-15 09:28:39 Abuse Sentencing Leaves Civil Actions Open

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-02-09: Updated: 2017-02-09 15:40:12 Fatal North Portland Car and Bike Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-01-31: Updated: 2017-01-31 15:38:35 Portland Vision Zero Enforcement Spotlights Bike & Pedestrian Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-01-27: Updated: 2017-01-27 08:08:48 IKEA Dresser Settlement is a Victory for Parents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-01-21: Updated: 2017-01-21 09:05:32 Central Oregon Highway Deaths Spotlight Importance of Road Rules

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2017-01-09: Updated: 2017-01-09 09:37:12 New Year Brings New Push Against Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-12-30: Updated: 2016-12-30 18:36:03 Be Careful Out There This New Year’s

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-12-23: Updated: 2016-12-23 07:57:52 University Abuse Case Reminds us of the Importance of Civil Trials

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-12-14: Updated: 2016-12-14 19:06:30 Oregon’s ‘Heads Up’ Program Called into Question

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-12-07: Updated: 2016-12-07 11:13:43 Oregon Governor Proclaims December as ‘3D’ Month

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-11-27: Updated: 2016-11-27 12:30:16 Oregon Psychiatric Facility Death Raises Numerous Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-11-18: Updated: 2016-11-18 10:42:13 OSHA fine May Not End Workplace Death Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-11-05: Updated: 2016-11-05 20:53:05 Railway Safety Issues Deserve Real Attention

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-10-25: Updated: 2016-10-25 14:12:47 Lawsuit Spotlights State’s Obligations

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-10-19: Updated: 2016-10-19 09:43:22 The Forest Grove Sexual Abuse Plea Deal and Criminal vs Civil Penalties

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-10-12: Updated: 2016-10-12 10:55:58 Oregon Jail Death Could Mark Start of a Long Legal Debate

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-10-03: Updated: 2016-10-03 13:43:39 New Government Rules on Nursing Homes are a Victory for Everyone

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-09-25: Updated: 2016-09-25 11:42:14 Oregon Rape Charge at Providence St. Vincent Raises Troubling Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-09-15: Updated: 2016-09-15 14:37:49 A Prison ‘Industry’ That is Making Everyone Poorer

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-09-02: Updated: 2016-09-02 20:34:19 Avoid Fatal Oregon Car Crashes This Holiday Weekend

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-08-29: Updated: 2016-08-29 20:57:23 Back-to-School in Portland Puts Safety Back in Focus

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-08-18: Updated: 2016-08-18 11:58:11 As Portland Schools Prepare to Open, New Lead Concerns Arise

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-08-12: Updated: 2016-08-12 14:21:14 Boy’s Death Puts Amusement Parks Back in the Spotlight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-08-03: Updated: 2016-08-03 18:57:01 Self-Driving Cars Raise a Host of Legal Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-07-25: Updated: 2016-07-25 17:03:54 Why the courts play such a large role in unsafe product recalls

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-07-14: Updated: 2016-07-14 20:37:41 Portland Niteclub Death and a Landlord’s Liability

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-07-07: Updated: 2016-07-07 11:06:44 Cyclist’s Death in NYC May Have been an Intentional Hit-and-Run

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-07-03: Updated: 2016-07-03 08:28:17 Pacific Northwest Sees Nation’s Biggest Jump in Traffic Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-06-29: Updated: 2016-06-29 18:00:45 New Life Jacket Kiosk Helps Protect Children – Organizers Hope to Start a Movement

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-06-25: Updated: 2016-07-13 12:17:04 Oregon Child’s Death Highlights Window Blind Safety and Recall Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-06-17: Updated: 2016-07-13 12:17:53 Disturbing News About the Takata Airbag Recall

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-06-13: Updated: 2016-06-13 14:56:17 Oregon Truck Crash Kills One

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-06-09: Updated: 2016-06-09 09:49:39 Medical Debt Has a Long Overdue Moment on Center Stage

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-06-03: Updated: 2016-06-03 22:35:29 Newspaper Highlights Safety Concerns at Carnivals

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-06-01: Updated: 2016-06-01 08:46:11 Oregon Highway Death Settlement Illustrates Breadth of Law

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-05-28: Updated: 2016-05-28 22:22:50 Lead Concerns Become Focus in Portland Schools

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-05-25: Updated: 2016-05-25 21:23:08 SafeKids Report on Teens and Cars is Essential Reading

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-05-16: Updated: 2016-05-16 20:12:04 Gresham Children Injured By Driver Running Red Light

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-05-08: Updated: 2016-05-09 09:45:52 Arlington Car Crash Raises Legal Issues Surrounding Seatbelt Use

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-04-30: Updated: 2016-04-30 18:40:00 With Warmer Weather It’s Time to Guard Against Window Falls

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-04-29: Updated: 2016-04-29 17:32:26 A Leap Forward in the Fight Against Oregon Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-04-22: Updated: 2016-04-22 15:35:22 Report Exposes Life Insurance Industry

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-04-20: Updated: 2016-04-20 19:26:26 Beaverton Hospital Abuse Alleged

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-04-17: Updated: 2016-04-17 22:36:06 Rising Portland Pedestrian Deaths Become a Citywide Issue

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-04-07: Updated: 2016-04-07 22:00:21 Rising Portland Traffic Deaths Lead to Questions About Funding Priorities

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-04-01: Updated: 2016-04-01 22:43:03 Tort Reform’s Real Victims

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-03-29: Updated: 2016-03-29 20:14:01 New Developments in the Link Between Traumatic Brain Injuries and Football

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-03-26: Updated: 2016-03-26 23:25:29 Oregon Truck Crashes Highlight Safety Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-03-23: Updated: 2016-03-23 22:00:33 CPR Machines Gaining Widespread Acceptance with Oregon Rescue Workers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-03-15: Updated: 2016-03-15 22:10:31 Pedestrian Deaths are Rising Nationwide

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-03-09: Updated: 2016-03-09 20:07:55 Dangerous Oregon Trail Needs Better Safety Measures

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-02-29: Updated: 2016-03-01 08:34:58 Oregon Legislature Moves Forward Bill to Protect Children & Sexual Assault Victims

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-02-27: Updated: 2016-02-28 10:11:25 Jeep Recall Issues Lead to Wrongful Death Lawsuit

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-02-24: Updated: 2016-02-24 11:53:59 Hoverboard Dangers Lead Retailers to Drop the Product

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-02-21: Updated: 2016-02-21 19:08:00 Warning About Portland Glass Factories Raises Industrial Accident Concerns

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-02-17: Updated: 2016-02-17 21:26:36 Recreational Marijuana Raises Issues of Injuries to Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-02-12: Updated: 2016-02-12 19:15:39 New MRI Machine at OHSU Will Help Doctors Performing Brain Surgery on Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-02-10: Updated: 2016-02-10 14:14:33 Oregon Legislature Moves Forward with Needed Foster Care Reforms

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-02-05: Updated: 2016-02-05 14:00:24 Safety Issues Around Takata Airbags Continue to Grow

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-02-03: Updated: 2016-02-03 13:50:31 Oregon injuries to children alleged in youth correctional center lawsuit

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-01-26: Updated: 2016-01-26 22:07:27 Oregon-focused Study Highlights Dangers Surrounding Home Birth

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-01-20: Updated: 2016-01-20 10:42:57 Post Office Plan is Good News for Portland Cyclists

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2016-01-12: Updated: 2016-01-12 18:47:13 Day Care Case Raises Questions About State’s Approach to Protecting Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-12-31: Updated: 2016-01-01 09:38:10 Start 2016 Safely

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-12-30: Updated: 2015-12-31 14:55:20 A Useful Distracted Driving Reminder

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-12-23: Updated: 2015-12-23 18:08:45 British Boy’s Death Leads to New Focus on Concussions in Youth Sports

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-12-18: Updated: 2015-12-18 19:40:53 Portland Cycling Death Was a Hit-and-Run

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-12-08: Updated: 2015-12-08 20:49:03 Portland Bicycle Accidents: Vision Zero Takes Shape

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-12-04: Updated: 2015-12-04 21:11:58 New Protections for Oregon Drivers Set to Take Effect Next Month

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-11-30: Updated: 2015-11-30 21:15:36 Preventing Injuries to Children by Improving Holiday Safety Awareness

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-11-28: Updated: 2015-11-28 10:48:16 Oregon Distracted Driving Reduced Thanks to Education Push

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-11-24: Updated: 2015-11-24 15:51:32 Highway Worker Injured in Oregon Car Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-11-21: Updated: 2015-11-18 22:08:57 Injuries to Children May Fall Thanks to New Youth Soccer rules

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-11-18: Updated: 2015-11-18 22:03:41 Oregon Considers Changes to Foster Care System

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-11-10: Updated: 2015-11-10 21:28:55 Arbitration Requirements Close off Court Access

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-10-31: Updated: 2015-10-31 11:01:50 Take Extra Care for Halloween this Year

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-10-29: Updated: 2015-10-29 20:49:57 Cyclist Traffic Death Yields Long Prison Sentence

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-10-25: Updated: 2015-10-25 21:58:27 AAA Study Shows that Even Hands-Free Devices Pose Distracted Driving Danger

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-10-20: Updated: 2015-10-20 21:27:35 National Teen Driver Safety Week and the “5 to Drive”

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-10-15: Updated: 2015-10-15 19:07:50 Oregon Car Accident Deaths Are Rising

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-10-11: Updated: 2015-10-11 16:59:55 Injuries to Children Prompt Examination of Foster Care

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-10-07: Updated: 2015-10-07 09:20:45 Columbia County Industrial Accident Highlights Timber Industry Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-10-05: Updated: 2015-10-05 17:04:59 Injuries to Children and the Risk of Laundry Pods

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-09-22: Updated: 2015-09-22 05:27:16 Chamber’s ‘Survey’ Misses the Point of Our Justice System

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-09-10: Updated: 2015-09-07 09:38:17 Portland Ranks Low for Driver Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-09-07: Updated: 2015-09-07 09:37:20 Pause on Labor Day to think about Oregon Workplace Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-09-04: Updated: 2015-09-04 20:38:29 A Labor Day Reminder: Boating Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-08-31: Updated: 2015-08-31 20:24:37 New CDC Report Focuses Attention on Oregon Bicycle Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-08-29: Updated: 2015-08-29 19:29:22 Oregon Distracted Driving Case Leads to Criminal Conviction

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-08-25: Updated: 2015-08-25 22:49:46 Focus on Safety for Back-to-School

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-08-23: Updated: 2015-08-23 17:46:37 Distracted Driving Cited for Rise in Traffic Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-08-17: Updated: 2015-08-17 13:30:15 Oregon Injuries to Children May Be Prevented by Prompt Car Seat Recall

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-08-09: Updated: 2015-08-09 16:47:15 Bend-area Car Crashes Put US-97 in Spotlight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-07-31: Updated: 2015-07-31 13:09:39 Repair Kits Offered by IKEA After Dangers Identified With Some Dressers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-07-28: Updated: 2015-07-28 17:08:53 Laws Shield Auto Industry from Accountability in Recall Cases

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-07-25: Updated: 2015-07-25 21:48:16 Portland Takes Lead in Gathering Data to Improve Cycling

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-07-19: Updated: 2015-07-19 19:03:09 Lobbyists Win and Safety Loses in Senate Vote

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-07-13: Updated: 2015-07-13 21:21:05 Linn County Crash Raises Dram Shop Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-07-07: Updated: 2015-07-08 00:41:39 Bike Portland Announces Progress on Reducing Portland Bike Accidents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-07-02: Updated: 2015-07-02 16:22:25 Oregon Truck Accidents May Have Links to Potentially Faulty Trailer Hitches

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-06-29: Updated: 2015-06-29 14:44:17 Government and Google Team Up to Prevent Rail Crossing Accidents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-06-28: Updated: 2015-06-28 17:12:46 Oregon Car Crash Leaves One Dead Near Tillamook

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-06-23: Updated: 2015-06-23 12:21:19 Senate Hearing is Latest Twist in Takata Recall Saga

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-06-19: Updated: 2015-06-19 14:06:09 Idaho Death is a Reminder of the Danger of Hot Cars this Summer

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-06-04: Updated: 2015-06-04 00:50:38 Distracted Driving Involves More than Just Phones

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-05-31: Updated: 2015-05-31 16:25:48 New Products to Combat Distracted Driving May Actually Make Things Worse

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-05-29: Updated: 2015-05-29 15:55:33 Once Again, Dangerous Truck Provisions Quietly Make Their Way Through Congress

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-05-26: Updated: 2015-05-27 00:45:16 A Water Safety Warning as Summer Gets Underway

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-05-24: Updated: 2015-05-24 08:39:37 Bicycle Safety Promoted by New Design Guide

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-05-20: Updated: 2015-05-20 17:07:36 Portland Car Accident Raises a Series of Potential Legal Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-05-17: Updated: 2015-05-17 16:17:10 Blue Bell Case Shows Emphasis on Profits Over People

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-05-01: Updated: 2015-05-01 22:34:22 Increased Fines & Sanctions Sought in Bid to Cut Workplace Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-04-26: Updated: 2015-04-26 16:31:52 Bike Alliance Advocates for Safer Bridges

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-04-22: Updated: 2015-04-22 20:30:52 Oregon Distracted Driving Study Shows Problem at All-Time High

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-04-20: Updated: 2015-04-20 13:30:38 Prineville, Oregon Industrial Accident Took Place Despite Warnings

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-04-13: Updated: 2015-04-13 00:55:34 A Little-Known Legal Doctrine that Needs to be Changed

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-04-08: Updated: 2015-04-08 16:18:07 Pedestrian Safety Program Moves Forward in Area East of I-205

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-03-31: Updated: 2015-03-31 11:39:14 Oregon Car Accident Sidelines Competitive Cyclist

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-03-27: Updated: 2015-03-27 16:10:37 Oregon Distracted Driving Crash Leads to Woman’s Arrest

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-03-19: Updated: 2015-03-19 22:19:30 Portland Crosswalk Death Turns Spotlight on Trucks, Again

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-03-11: Updated: 2015-03-11 21:06:22 Cities Push for Safer Bike Infrastructure

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-03-09: Updated: 2015-03-09 04:17:50 Legislature Improves Protections for Oregon Motorists

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-03-04: Updated: 2015-03-04 19:45:32 Oregon Closes Loophole, Protects Consumers with Class Action Reform

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-02-28: Updated: 2015-02-28 10:57:37 Oregon Car Crashes May Lead to Rethink of Teen Driving Laws

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-02-26: Updated: 2015-02-26 07:22:03 Death of 3 Children Focuses Community Activism on Springfield Intersection

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-02-21: Updated: 2015-02-21 23:25:19 Book Offers Critical Home Safety Advice to Prevent Injuries to Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-02-18: Updated: 2015-02-18 12:23:01 Protected Bike Lane Proposed for Klamath Falls

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-02-15: Updated: 2015-02-15 08:47:10 Fines in Highway Worker Deaths Point toward Broader Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-02-11: Updated: 2015-02-11 21:46:16 Oregon Can Learn from NYC Truck Safety Measures

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-02-06: Updated: 2015-02-06 22:19:40 New York Crash Highlights Dangers of Railroad Crossings

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-01-31: Updated: 2015-01-31 06:51:33 Salem Traffic Deaths Put Safety on City’s Agenda

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-01-29: Updated: 2015-01-29 18:52:37 Oregon Employment Liability Questions Raised by Factory Fire

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-01-22: Updated: 2015-01-22 06:52:32 The Case Against Bigger Trucks

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-01-15: Updated: 2015-01-15 23:00:14 Distracted and Drunk Driving Tragedy Has an Unusual Twist

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2015-01-09: Updated: 2015-01-09 07:34:31 Important Findings in New Concussion Study

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-12-31: Updated: 2014-12-31 15:04:47 Oregon Court Access Issues Brought into Focus by GM Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-12-29: Updated: 2014-12-29 19:15:00 Combat Oregon Drunk Driving With Free Tri-Met New Year’s Eve

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-12-27: Updated: 2014-12-27 07:47:26 Oregon State Hospital Death Leads to Lawsuit

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-12-17: Updated: 2014-12-17 23:39:10 Little Noticed Provision in Spending Bill Spells Danger on Our Roads

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-12-11: Updated: 2014-12-11 14:46:42 Oregon Study Unlocks Important TBI Secrets

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-12-05: Updated: 2014-12-05 13:05:48 Lower Speed Limit Targets Cyclists

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-11-30: Updated: 2014-11-29 22:53:17 Fatal Oregon DUI Crash Raises Dram Shop, Social Host Liability Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-11-29: Updated: 2014-11-29 22:47:30 Possible Oregon Industrial Accident Mars Holiday Weekend

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-11-25: Updated: 2014-11-25 19:32:06 A New Focus on Trucks and Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-11-18: Updated: 2014-11-18 12:27:56 ODOT Changes Are Welcome, But Should Not Have Required the Nudge of Publicity

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-11-08: Updated: 2014-11-08 22:42:48 Serious Allegations Focus on Defective Airbags

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-11-01: Updated: 2014-11-01 12:33:06 Suspected Washington Drunk Driving Mars Halloween

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-10-31: Updated: 2014-11-01 11:26:39 Distracted Driving App Seeks to Raise Awareness

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-10-29: Updated: 2014-10-29 14:14:24 Airbag Recall is Unusually Extensive

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-10-24: Updated: 2014-10-24 17:37:26 Oregon Child Car Death Offers Sad Reminder Why Safety Procedures Are Critical

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-10-22: Updated: 2014-10-22 19:46:33 Hayride Accident offers an Autumn Warning for Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-10-15: Updated: 2014-10-15 22:08:47 More Questions Raised About Guardrails

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-10-11: Updated: 2014-10-11 21:41:33 Portland MAX Train Accident Leaves 71-Year-Old Man Dead

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-09-30: Updated: 2014-09-30 15:35:36 Oregon Opts Not to Upgrade to Safer Guardrails

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-09-27: Updated: 2014-10-04 10:37:34 New York Times Raises Questions About Recalled GM Cars

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-09-24: Updated: 2014-09-24 18:25:24 Oregon E. Coli outbreak raises questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-09-20: Updated: 2014-09-20 22:09:13 Oregon Industrial Accident in Linn County

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-09-16: Updated: 2014-09-16 22:23:25 Oregon Workplace Deaths Rise As Numbers Fall Nationally

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-09-07: Updated: 2014-09-07 08:50:42 Hagg Lake Tragedy Spurs Calls for New Safety Measures

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-08-31: Updated: 2014-08-31 09:02:27 Oregon Local & State Police Issue Holiday Travel Reminder

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-08-29: Updated: 2014-08-29 11:09:14 Portland Street Fee Tagged for Safety Improvements

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-08-27: Updated: 2014-08-27 15:05:21 SafeKids Report is Important Guide for Parents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-08-25: Updated: 2014-08-25 23:46:39 Industrial Accident Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-08-12: Updated: 2014-08-12 14:51:30 Little Noticed Federal Order Reinforces Citizens’ Rights

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-08-07: Updated: 2014-08-07 18:13:43 Federal Charges Follow 2010 Industrial Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-07-31: Updated: 2014-07-31 06:09:13 Bike Riding: Study Highlights the Big Picture Savings

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-07-28: Updated: 2014-07-28 15:09:22 National Tour Targets Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-07-24: Updated: 2014-07-24 20:40:25 Hot Car Deaths Are Completely Avoidable

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-07-17: Updated: 2014-07-21 13:25:30 Oregon Wrongful Death Ruling Widens Dram Shop Interpretation

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-07-09: Updated: 2014-07-09 16:17:56 Thousands of School Buses Recalled for Safety Issue

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-07-03: Updated: 2014-07-03 19:07:25 Oregon Medical Mediation Law Aims to Cut Number of Lawsuits

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-06-30: Updated: 2014-07-14 11:51:24 Study highlights Alarming Rate of Oregon Alcohol Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-06-28: Updated: 2014-06-28 22:41:13 Former Pro Athletes Warn of TBI Risks to Teens

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-06-25: Updated: 2014-06-25 14:12:20 Oregon Window Falls Are Preventable

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-06-23: Updated: 2014-06-23 23:24:53 New Data Shows Traffic Deaths Down, Cyclist Deaths Rising

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-06-17: Updated: 2014-06-17 23:13:38 Changing Laws Put New Focus on Marijuana and Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-06-05: Updated: 2014-06-05 20:47:13 Oregon Media Turn Spotlight on Medical Mistakes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-05-30: Updated: 2014-05-30 15:41:11 President Obama Turns Spotlight on Youth Concussions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-05-27: Updated: 2014-05-27 09:13:16 Oregon Negligent Driving: A New Low

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-05-18: Updated: 2014-05-18 14:41:37 Fatal Semi-Truck Accident Spurs Petition Drive

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-05-14: Updated: 2014-05-14 09:10:31 Portland leads as Cycling City

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-05-09: Updated: 2014-05-09 09:28:05 Portland Streetcars to offer Lessons for Atlanta

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-05-06: Updated: 2014-05-06 19:50:25 New Study Offers Traumatic Brain Injury Insight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-04-30: Updated: 2014-04-30 21:38:58 Oregon Industrial Accidents: Some Good News

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-04-28: Updated: 2014-04-28 21:56:16 Oregon Car Crash Closes Part of US-20 For Several Hours

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-04-24: Updated: 2014-04-24 09:55:35 A Victory for the Public’s Right to Know

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-04-17: Updated: 2014-04-17 06:47:06 Corporations Go to New Lengths to Avoid Responsibility

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-04-09: Updated: 2014-04-09 19:54:50 CNN Host Reminds Us All Why Courts Are Important

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-04-03: Updated: 2014-04-03 05:22:41 Portland Traffic Safety Questions Raised by Lack of Night Patrols

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-03-31: Updated: 2014-03-31 21:22:08 Washington Industrial Accident fears Raised by Gas Explosion

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-03-28: Updated: 2014-03-28 18:14:54 GM Recall Widens and Questions Multiply

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-03-24: Updated: 2014-03-24 20:29:42 Salem Reckless Driver Arrested

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-03-21: Updated: 2014-03-21 14:11:49 Toyota Settlement Leaves Door Open for Wrongful Death Claims

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-03-16: Updated: 2014-03-16 14:15:14 Price Gouging at Trauma Centers Moves into the Spotlight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-03-04: Updated: 2014-03-04 23:04:50 GM Recalls Raise Deeper Issues of Corporate Responsibility and Regulatory Oversight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-02-28: Updated: 2014-02-28 11:27:27 New Research Links Soccer to Traumatic Brain Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-02-25: Updated: 2014-02-25 21:27:38 Oregon Drunk Driving Measure Debated in State Senate

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-02-22: Updated: 2014-02-22 10:17:36 Oregon Class Action Legislation Seeks to Close Gaping Loophole

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-02-19: Updated: 2014-02-19 14:50:02 NYC Mayor Vows to Eliminate Pedestrian Traffic Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-02-14: Updated: 2014-02-14 06:36:45 Marijuana Legalization Raises New DUII Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-02-09: Updated: 2014-02-09 10:13:26 Let’s Be Careful Out There

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-01-31: Updated: 2014-01-31 20:11:30 Have a Safe Super Bowl Weekend

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-01-29: Updated: 2014-01-29 20:08:39 State Report Turns Spotlight on TriMet Safety Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-01-28: Updated: 2014-01-28 17:35:53 Washington Bicycle Accident Leads to Assault Charges

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-01-23: Updated: 2014-01-23 19:29:00 Washington Child Death Spurs New Safety Proposals

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-01-17: Updated: 2014-01-17 13:16:12 Oregon Dram Shop Claims Among the Many Issues Raised by Liquor Bill

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2014-01-11: Updated: 2014-01-11 20:19:12 Ski Helmets and Winter Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-12-31: Updated: 2013-12-31 12:04:14 Happy New Year – Drive Carefully

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-12-30: Updated: 2013-12-30 21:38:48 New Year, New Laws

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-12-26: Updated: 2013-12-26 21:36:26 Washington moves to close Longview care center

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-12-24: Updated: 2013-12-24 15:58:11 Arbitration and Consumer Rights

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-12-18: Updated: 2013-12-18 15:35:57 The surprising problem with a new concussion prevention technology

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-12-13: Updated: 2013-12-13 23:26:09 Washington Wrongful Death Claims Follow Longview Tragedy

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-11-30: Updated: 2013-11-30 20:06:43 Oregon Industrial Accidents and the Christmas Tree Industry

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-11-29: Updated: 2013-11-29 08:49:39 Distracted Driving Underreported, According to National Safety Council Study

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-11-26: Updated: 2013-11-26 17:33:44 Teen Safety Tips For Winter Offered by National Safety Council

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-11-22: Updated: 2013-11-22 21:42:53 Washington Dog Attack May Lead to Charges

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-11-15: Updated: 2013-11-15 07:13:25 An Uncomfortable Truth About Bikes and Cars

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-11-07: Updated: 2013-11-07 13:50:02 Beaverton Police Work to Reinforce Oregon Traffic Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-10-31: Updated: 2013-10-31 21:20:29 Wrongful Death Award has Oregon Link

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-10-29: Updated: 2013-10-29 21:43:35 The McDonalds Coffee Case and the Importance of Accurate Reporting

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-10-23: Updated: 2013-10-23 16:30:41 SafeKids Oregon Joins Teen Driver Safety Week Program

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-10-20: Updated: 2013-10-20 10:15:13 Accountability and Transparency

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-10-12: Updated: 2013-10-12 07:30:32 Proposed Bike Lane on Barbur Boulevard Would Increase Safety for Oregon Bikers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-10-04: Updated: 2013-10-04 11:48:04 Federal Shut Down Could Leave Dangerous Products on the Market

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-10-01: Updated: 2013-10-01 08:45:13 Oregon Dog Attack Leads to Baker City Child’s Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-09-28: Updated: 2013-09-28 11:39:55 SafeKids Oregon Launches: “Buckle Up: Every Ride, Every Time”

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-09-26: Updated: 2013-09-26 20:57:06 New York’s New Ideas for Combatting Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-09-23: Updated: 2013-09-23 23:15:19 Reckless Driver Plows into Weekend Bike Event, Killing Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-09-18: Updated: 2013-09-18 09:35:52 Oregon Drunk Driving Suspected in Malheur Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-09-10: Updated: 2013-09-10 13:41:00 Malfunctioning Fairground Ride Injures 13

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-08-31: Updated: 2013-08-31 18:29:49 NFL Moves Forward On Concussions, TBI

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-08-30: Updated: 2013-08-30 12:42:45 Protecting Young Athletes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-08-23: Updated: 2013-08-23 15:02:57 Tweets become factor in Murder Charge

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-08-16: Updated: 2013-08-16 17:34:30 Oregon Child Endangerment Cited in Tigard Car Incident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-08-13: Updated: 2013-08-13 20:22:26 Washington Court Says Rules Apply to the Government Too

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-08-07: Updated: 2013-08-07 12:33:06 Portland Bicycle Crash Ruling Spotlights “Vulnerable Road User” Protections

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-07-31: Updated: 2013-07-31 20:54:26 Oregon Product Liability Cited in Federal Lawsuit

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-07-29: Updated: 2013-07-29 14:11:13 Oregon Motorcycle and Truck Crash Leaves One Dead

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-07-26: Updated: 2013-07-26 18:59:07 Life Saving Actions In Flight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-07-24: Updated: 2013-07-24 18:03:39 Lawsuit Filed in Summer Camp Drowning

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-07-15: Updated: 2013-07-15 22:51:59 Oregon Worker Dies in Industrial Accident – Plant’s Safety Record Open to Question

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-07-07: Updated: 2013-07-07 19:06:47 Tualatin DUII Case Highlights Legal System At Work

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-06-30: Updated: 2013-06-30 21:57:00 Oregon Child Injury Raises Premises Liability Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-06-27: Updated: 2013-06-27 10:12:31 Forest Grove Car Crash Likely A Result of Reckless Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-06-21: Updated: 2013-06-21 21:12:31 Portland Bicycle Accident Appears to be a Hit-and-Run

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-06-17: Updated: 2013-06-17 19:07:23 Salem Lawmakers Bow To Insurance Industry, Stall Key Oregon Consumer Protection Measure

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-06-12: Updated: 2013-06-12 20:44:30 Study Seeks to Broaden Definition of Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-06-07: Updated: 2013-06-07 15:29:27 Chrysler’s Refusal to Recall Jeeps Raises Serious Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-05-31: Updated: 2013-05-31 04:16:41 Car Makers, Dealers Oppose Safeguards for Recalled Vehicles

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-05-27: Updated: 2013-05-27 16:20:38 Summer Arrives: A Reminder to Beware of Oregon Window Falls

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-05-21: Updated: 2013-05-21 06:10:01 New Studies Shed Light on Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-05-17: Updated: 2013-05-17 14:37:29 Portland Wrongful Death Issues Emerge in Niteclub Shooting

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-05-09: Updated: 2013-05-09 10:56:14 Oregon Product Recall: BMW acknowledges air bag issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-05-06: Updated: 2013-05-06 10:59:46 Police Search for Oregon Hit-and-Run Driver

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-05-01: Updated: 2013-05-01 11:23:15 Potentially Unsafe Conditions At Meat Plant Cause Fatal Oregon Industrial Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-04-27: Updated: 2013-04-27 15:54:56 Fertilizer Plant Explosion Leaves Behind Many Unanswered Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-04-21: Updated: 2013-04-21 20:03:34 Oregon Cabbage Hill Bus Crash Lawsuit Targets State

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-04-17: Updated: 2013-04-17 21:07:10 Oregon Distracted Driving: New Challenges, New Opportunities

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-04-11: Updated: 2013-04-11 17:58:03 Medical Device Lawsuits and Liability Protection

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-04-07: Updated: 2013-04-07 14:39:54 National Window Safety Week Highlights Child Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-03-31: Updated: 2013-03-31 20:43:33 Mayor, Headlines Turn Spotlight on DUII

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-03-27: Updated: 2013-03-27 08:09:53 Bill Aims to Make Insurance Fairer for Ordinary Oregonians

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-03-21: Updated: 2013-03-21 17:02:28 Oregon Supreme Court ruling Leaves justice Undone for Beaverton Woman

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-03-14: Updated: 2013-03-14 18:43:01 Bill Allowing Small Children to Operate Motorcycles Passes Oregon Senate

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-03-08: Updated: 2013-03-08 21:20:34 Jury Awards $8.3 million in Hip Implant Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-03-06: Updated: 2013-03-06 17:28:27 Medical Device Product Liability

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-02-28: Updated: 2013-02-28 14:25:35 Distracted Driving Highlighted by Teen Driving Study

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-02-26: Updated: 2013-02-26 10:23:51 Federal Investigation Targets Potential Ford Safety Problems

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-02-22: Updated: 2013-02-22 16:03:48 Oregon Product Liability Issues Raised in Tainted Peanut Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-02-19: Updated: 2013-02-19 19:25:39 National Program Presses for More Bike Lanes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-02-13: Updated: 2013-02-13 20:55:51 Helicopter Crash Raises Oregon Wrongful Death, Industrial Accident Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-02-06: Updated: 2013-02-06 15:46:30 Tri-Met Work Agreement is a Victory for Passenger Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-01-31: Updated: 2013-01-31 13:45:02 Freeway Pileup Highlights Winter Driving Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-01-27: Updated: 2013-01-27 20:47:43 Important Oregon Product Safety Information

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-01-21: Updated: 2013-01-21 16:28:51 Oregon Car Crash Kills One

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-01-17: Updated: 2013-01-17 07:55:13 Portland Bus Safety At Issue as Tri-Met Drivers Reject Longer Workday

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-01-12: Updated: 2013-01-12 13:16:38 Cabbage Hill Crash: New Details Emerge

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2013-01-04: Updated: 2013-01-04 13:36:03 Oregon Wrongful Death Questions in Wake of Bus Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-12-31: Updated: 2012-12-31 09:40:41 Fatal Portland Pedestrian Accident Leads to Candlelight vigil

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-12-26: Updated: 2012-12-26 14:28:19 A Holiday Reminder: Kids and Concussions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-12-21: Updated: 2012-12-21 15:43:03 The Case for a More Transparent CPSC

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-12-17: Updated: 2012-12-17 17:51:12 Oregon Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Klamath

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-12-13: Updated: 2012-12-13 20:25:39 A Broader Definition of Oregon Distracted Driving?

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-12-08: Updated: 2012-12-08 14:46:51 Suspected Oregon Drunk Driving Accident is a Holiday Reminder

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-11-30: Updated: 2012-11-30 18:43:59 Pay Attention to Dangerous Toys This Holiday Season

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-11-27: Updated: 2012-11-27 17:53:16 Bed Rail Product Safety Questioned in Newspaper Article

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-11-21: Updated: 2012-11-21 16:55:21 Government Raises Safety Questions Concerning ‘5-Hour Energy’

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-11-18: Updated: 2012-11-18 13:15:13 Investigation of Oregon Child Party Bus Death Continues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-11-13: Updated: 2012-11-13 20:33:25 Oregon Pedestrian Deaths Rise Sharply

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-11-06: Updated: 2012-11-06 10:13:02 Albany Man’s Ordeal Celebrates Medical Technology, but Raises Workplace Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-10-31: Updated: 2012-10-31 15:09:41 Rethinking Youth Sports: A Neurosurgeon’s Plea

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-10-29: Updated: 2012-10-29 17:52:00 Standing Up to the Chamber – Standing Up for Oregonians’ Rights

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-10-24: Updated: 2012-10-24 15:25:23 Washington’s New Focus on TBI Sports Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-10-22: Updated: 2012-10-22 17:49:42 Oregon Car Crash Spotlights Importance of Safety Devices

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-10-16: Updated: 2012-10-16 16:48:59 Study Questions Effectiveness of Portland’s Bike Boxes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-10-11: Updated: 2012-10-11 20:05:45 Oregon Child’s Death Raises Numerous Questions About Party Bus Industry

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-09-30: Updated: 2012-09-30 15:56:08 Propane Truck Explosion Highlights Industrial Accident Danger

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-09-28: Updated: 2012-09-28 17:28:51 Learning from Mistakes to Improve Patient Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-09-25: Updated: 2012-09-25 14:38:25 Fight Against Distracted Driving Attracts Unexpected Supporter

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-09-20: Updated: 2012-09-20 18:33:42 Oregon Concussions Among Student Athletes in the Spotlight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-09-17: Updated: 2012-09-17 15:44:52 National Child Passenger Safety Week

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-09-12: Updated: 2012-09-12 16:03:43 Dog Attack Injures Washington Boy

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-08-31: Updated: 2012-08-31 16:34:15 Oregon Patient Safety Concerns in Portland Case Spotlight

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-08-29: Updated: 2012-08-29 12:24:06 Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Teen’s Disappearance

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-08-25: Updated: 2012-08-25 16:35:00 Critics Charge Transportation Bill Shortchanges Portland Cyclists & Pedestrians

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-08-20: Updated: 2012-08-20 15:09:19 Insurance Dispute Settled With Accident Victim’s Family

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-08-15: Updated: 2012-08-15 15:40:45 Washington child safety lawsuit highlights school safety issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-08-10: Updated: 2012-08-10 08:05:21 Oregon Child Injuries May Be Averted by CPSC Penalty

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-07-31: Updated: 2012-07-31 13:47:06 Oregon Wrongful Death Charged by Inmate’s Family

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-07-29: Updated: 2012-07-29 20:31:33 Child Injury Risk Leads to Massive Stroller Recall

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-07-25: Updated: 2012-07-25 04:49:26 Oregon Cyclists Can Benefit from New Technology

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-07-18: Updated: 2012-07-18 23:20:37 Fatal Canby Accident Points Toward Drunk Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-07-12: Updated: 2012-07-12 01:56:09 $3 Billion Healthcare Fraud Settlement Spotlights Oversight Importance

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-07-08: Updated: 2014-07-02 16:51:36 Another Window Fall Highlights Importance of the Issue Here in Oregon

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-06-30: Updated: 2012-06-30 07:18:05 Washington Plane Crash Raises Defective Product Concerns

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-06-28: Updated: 2012-06-28 13:09:38 Hillsboro Steps Up Distracted Driving Enforcement

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-06-25: Updated: 2012-06-25 11:54:30 Oregon Child Injury Highlights Importance of Window Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-06-21: Updated: 2012-06-21 23:14:26 Motorcycle Helmets at Center of Oregon Motorbike Safety Debate

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-06-15: Updated: 2012-06-15 15:12:30 Oregon Supreme Court Backs Release of Boy Scout Files

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-06-13: Updated: 2012-06-13 07:00:23 Oregon Drunk Driver Sentenced in Cyclist’s Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-06-07: Updated: 2012-06-07 13:04:17 Distracted Driving Verdict Sends Teen To Prison

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-06-05: Updated: 2012-06-05 23:18:16 Automakers Raise the Distracted Driving Stakes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-05-31: Updated: 2012-05-31 07:58:13 Industrial Lathe Accident A Reminder of Workplace Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-05-29: Updated: 2012-05-29 20:59:38 Portland Bike Accident Puts Spotlight on Bike Boxes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-05-25: Updated: 2012-05-25 23:02:57 Missing Children’s Awareness Day

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-05-23: Updated: 2012-05-23 09:04:13 Wrongful Death Suit Targets Oregon Company for Alaska Fatalities

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-05-20: Updated: 2012-05-20 17:33:20 Portland Bike Accident Victim Dies

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-05-18: Updated: 2012-05-18 15:29:19 Portland Car and Bus Crash Hospitalizes Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-05-14: Updated: 2012-05-14 22:22:36 Oregon Child Safety: Some Good News

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-05-07: Updated: 2012-05-07 15:03:25 Clackamas Child’s Death Spotlights Child Safety Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-04-29: Updated: 2012-04-29 09:02:18 Crane Accident Verdict Highlights Importance of Civil Courts

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-04-25: Updated: 2012-04-25 11:33:42 April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-04-23: Updated: 2012-04-23 13:58:13 Oregon Child Injury is a Reminder of the Importance of Window Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-04-20: Updated: 2012-04-20 15:29:31 Oregon Pedestrian and Car Accidents Can Be Avoided With Increased Awareness

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-04-17: Updated: 2012-04-17 14:36:22 Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries Emerges as NHL Priority

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-04-13: Updated: 2012-04-13 23:35:07 Oregon Unsafe Product Verdict in Firefighters’ Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-04-10: Updated: 2012-04-10 23:47:07 Hillsboro Blast Injures Ambulance Employee

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-04-06: Updated: 2012-04-06 16:47:24 Oregon Home Explosion Leaves More Questions then Answers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-03-31: Updated: 2012-03-31 08:49:21 National Window Safety Week

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-03-29: Updated: 2012-03-29 22:27:40 Industrial Accident Claims Raised by Crane Collapse Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-03-24: Updated: 2012-03-24 13:21:03 Oregon Marks Poison Prevention Week

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-03-19: Updated: 2012-03-19 15:29:50 Discussing the Best Way to Mix Bikes and Cars on Oregon’s Streets

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-03-16: Updated: 2012-03-16 08:56:31 Traumatic Brain Injury Concern Helps Spur Anti-Fighting Movement in Youth Hockey

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-03-14: Updated: 2012-03-14 14:39:19 Oregon Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Link to PTSD

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-03-09: Updated: 2012-03-09 10:32:39 Portland Workplace Safety Issues Highlighted By Factory’s Poor Report Card

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-03-02: Updated: 2012-03-02 21:12:30 Oregon Industrial Accident Questions Surround Man’s Death on Barge

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-02-29: Updated: 2012-02-29 14:01:46 Washington Propane Explosion Raises Industrial Accident Concerns

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-02-27: Updated: 2012-02-27 15:07:16 Oregon Bike Safety to be Focus of Charity Event

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-02-25: Updated: 2012-02-25 09:26:05 Oregon Product Liability Judgment in Tainted Fertilizer Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-02-23: Updated: 2012-02-23 10:11:27 Oregon Patient Safety Questioned by Pharmacist Survey

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-02-21: Updated: 2012-02-21 11:04:49 Pesticides and Oregon Wrongful Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-02-14: Updated: 2012-02-14 11:58:16 Oregon School Bus Accidents Injure Three Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-02-09: Updated: 2012-02-09 14:25:03 Putting Oregon Patient Safety First

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-02-03: Updated: 2012-02-03 09:36:35 Washington Bicycle Injury Spotlights Car Door Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-01-30: Updated: 2012-01-30 11:30:00 Oregon Child Injured in Forest Grove Traffic Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-01-28: Updated: 2012-01-28 10:38:38 Multi-Vehicle Portland Crash Spotlights Reckless Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-01-26: Updated: 2012-01-26 06:27:51 Traumatic Brain Injuries At Issue in NFL Court Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-01-24: Updated: 2012-01-24 13:17:06 Oregon Distracted Driving Loophole Closed

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-01-22: Updated: 2012-01-22 16:04:10 Oregon Medical Malpractice Leads to Woman’s Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-01-16: Updated: 2012-01-16 22:56:40 Bike Helmet Recall Alert

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-01-10: Updated: 2012-01-10 17:48:25 Oregon Wrongful Death Suit Filed After disabled Man Dies in Prison

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2012-01-07: Updated: 2012-01-07 13:54:01 Oregon and Washington Drunk Driving Arrests and Deaths From the 2011 Holiday Season

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-12-30: Updated: 2011-12-30 08:00:00 Oregon Truck Accident Settlement Shows Power of Courts for Justice

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-12-27: Updated: 2011-12-27 08:00:00 Fighting For Court Access for Everyone

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-12-22: Updated: 2011-12-22 21:12:38 Oregon Train Accident Spotlights Safety Issues at Crossings

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-12-19: Updated: 2011-12-19 22:50:26 Product Liability Ruling is a Reminder for Oregonians of the Important Role of Courts and Attorneys

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-12-17: Updated: 2011-12-17 15:02:26 Government Calls for Ban on Cellphone Use by Drivers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-12-13: Updated: 2011-12-13 18:39:06 Snowboarder’s Return Marks the Cost of Sports Traumatic Brain Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-12-09: Updated: 2011-12-09 11:43:48 Wrongful Death Questions Raised by Citations Against Mining Company

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-12-02: Updated: 2011-12-02 21:41:31 Traumatic Brain Injury Suit Targets NCAA

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-11-30: Updated: 2011-11-30 21:06:24 New Documentary Challenges Lawsuit Stereotypes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-11-26: Updated: 2011-11-26 16:22:17 Oregon Wrongful Death Suit Revived by Federal Court Ruling

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-11-23: Updated: 2011-11-23 16:03:50 Oregon City Propane Explosion Raises Defective Product Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-11-17: Updated: 2011-11-17 16:49:28 Oregon Auto Crashes Have Nearly $3 Billion Economic Impact, According to AAA

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-11-11: Updated: 2011-11-11 12:22:48 Oregon Car Crash Kills Teen, Injures Four

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-11-07: Updated: 2011-11-07 12:08:11 Oregon Midair Collision Focuses Attention on Aviation Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-11-04: Updated: 2011-11-04 14:45:03 Oregon Distracted Driving Questions Raised by New Technologies

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-11-01: Updated: 2011-11-01 00:40:37 Medical Report Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Victims

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-10-28: Updated: 2011-10-28 12:58:29 Reckless Oregon Driver Closes Area Road With Four-Car Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-10-26: Updated: 2011-10-26 08:42:36 Portland Bicycle Accidents and Following the Traffic Laws

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-10-22: Updated: 2011-10-22 14:52:17 Oregon Child Injury in Coos Bay Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-10-20: Updated: 2011-10-20 01:27:19 Oregon Wrongful Death Questions Reopened by New Study

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-10-17: Updated: 2011-10-17 03:33:06 Two, Including Passerby, Injured in Oregon Hit-and-Run Car Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-10-13: Updated: 2011-10-13 13:50:46 Oregon Drunk Driving Perils Highlighted by Grieving Father’s Donation

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-10-07: Updated: 2011-10-07 13:03:09 Hockey Season Brings New Focus on Concussions, Traumatic Brain Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-09-30: Updated: 2011-09-30 00:15:21 Drunk Driver kills Oregon Woman in Bike and Car Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-09-28: Updated: 2011-09-28 13:41:19 Oregon Safety Competition Targets Students

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-09-26: Updated: 2011-09-26 13:37:35 Oregon City Drunk Driving Accident Kills Woman

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-09-23: Updated: 2011-09-23 05:04:26 Salem Car and Pedestrian Accident Highlights School Year Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-09-19: Updated: 2011-09-19 10:51:09 Beaverton Company Hit By Product Recall

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-09-12: Updated: 2011-09-12 04:52:39 Oregon Highway Fatalities Down, DUI’s Up, Over Labor Day Weekend

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-09-05: Updated: 2011-09-05 07:05:25 Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Case of Jeanette Maples

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-09-02: Updated: 2011-09-02 13:21:20 Effort to Limit Oregon Child Injuries Takes Multi-Pronged Approach

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-08-31: Updated: 2011-08-31 14:10:23 Salem hit-and-run yields lengthy charge sheet

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-08-29: Updated: 2011-08-29 15:07:06 Yamhill Dog Attacks: Brochure Seeks to Limit the Damage

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-08-25: Updated: 2011-08-25 00:17:01 Portland Dram Shop Suit Seeks $7m+ for Drunk Driving Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-08-22: Updated: 2011-08-22 13:55:22 Oregon Traumatic Brain Injuries: Retailer Takes a Stand

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-08-17: Updated: 2011-08-17 12:47:05 Reexamining Public Policy in the Wake of Oregon Bike Accidents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-08-12: Updated: 2011-08-12 10:16:58 Oregon Auto Accident Near Seaside Hospitalizes Six

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-08-08: Updated: 2011-08-08 05:53:35 Portland Bike Accident Lands Joey Harrington in Intensive Care

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-08-06: Updated: 2011-08-06 12:00:17 Salem Wrongful Death Suit Targets City, Fire Department

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-07-31: Updated: 2011-07-31 11:01:05 Child Injured by Alligator at Amusement Park

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-07-30: Updated: 2011-07-30 06:30:18 Oregon Child Injured in Motorcycle Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-07-26: Updated: 2011-07-26 15:50:44 Multi-Car Crash West of Portland Kills One, Seriously Injures Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-07-23: Updated: 2011-07-23 15:25:30 Oregon Boating Accident is a Reminder to Put Safety First

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-07-21: Updated: 2011-07-21 03:12:50 Portland Children’s Injuries Highlight Need for Window Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-07-16: Updated: 2011-07-16 14:05:12 Washington County Moves Forward With Ambitious Bike Plans

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-07-11: Updated: 2011-07-11 13:39:02 Dog Attack Leads to Amputation

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-07-05: Updated: 2011-07-05 21:44:13 Salem Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-06-30: Updated: 2011-06-30 11:00:24 Portland Child Injured in Fall From Window

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-06-29: Updated: 2011-06-29 17:03:52 Portland Industrial Accident Injures One

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-06-23: Updated: 2011-06-23 12:38:09 Tualatin Crash leads to Oregon Drunk Driving Conviction

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-06-21: Updated: 2011-06-21 18:08:41 Oregon Plane Crash Kills Three

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-06-18: Updated: 2011-06-18 12:12:32 Innovative Program Combats Teen Drunk Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-06-15: Updated: 2011-06-15 17:52:37 Oregon Hospital Error Figures Raise Medical Malpractice Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-06-10: Updated: 2011-06-10 16:38:48 Oregon Class Action Suit Targets Major Insurer

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-06-07: Updated: 2011-06-07 22:48:18 Portland Makes Top Ten Dog Bite Cities List

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-05-31: Updated: 2011-05-31 14:08:20 Congress Moves to Curtail Patient Rights

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-05-29: Updated: 2011-05-29 12:33:01 But is this Deal Good for Everyone?

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-05-24: Updated: 2011-05-24 20:14:22 Portland Drunk Driver (Unwittingly) Helps Police Capture Him

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-05-22: Updated: 2011-05-22 11:47:47 NHL Takes on Concerns Regarding TBI, Injuries to Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-05-19: Updated: 2011-05-19 18:11:16 Child Safety Seat Case Puts Manufacturers on Notice

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-05-14: Updated: 2011-05-14 17:29:02 One Dead, Two Injured in Oregon Explosion

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-05-07: Updated: 2011-05-07 21:23:43 Oregon Legislature Seeks to Close Loophole in Distracted Driving Law

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-05-03: Updated: 2011-05-03 17:06:45 Now, Some Good News About Tri-Met

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-30: Updated: 2011-04-30 17:48:52 Notre Dame Death Raises Wrongful Death Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-28: Updated: 2011-04-28 16:23:55 Supreme Court Hears Key Privacy Case

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-26: Updated: 2011-04-26 13:28:46 Portland Man Convicted in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-24: Updated: 2011-04-24 21:46:15 Oregon Drunk Driving Targeted by School Program

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-22: Updated: 2011-04-22 22:38:24 Washington Wrongful Death Suit Filed by Portland, Oregon Parents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-21: Updated: 2011-04-21 17:35:14 Three Vehicle Salem Car Wreck Kills One

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-19: Updated: 2011-04-19 21:36:03 Road Rage Leads to Drunk Driving Arrest

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-18: Updated: 2011-04-18 18:30:02 Terry Bradshaw Alerts Football Fans to Concussion Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-14: Updated: 2011-04-14 20:51:06 Portland Hospital Cleared of Malpractice in Parking Lot Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-12: Updated: 2011-04-12 22:45:31 Supreme Court Considers Drug Case Focused on Labeling & Patients’ Right to Information

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-08: Updated: 2011-04-08 19:42:28 A Surprising New Front in the Struggle Against Traumatic Brain Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-04-03: Updated: 2011-04-03 12:23:53 Hit-and-Run Spotlights Drunk Driving Danger

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-31: Updated: 2011-03-31 19:22:44 Key Ruling Issues in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-29: Updated: 2011-03-29 22:30:16 Baseball Joins the Anti-Traumatic Brain Injury Trend in Professional Sports

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-28: Updated: 2011-03-28 23:00:52 Washington Train Accident Trial Raises Wrongful Death Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-26: Updated: 2011-03-26 21:27:00 Portland Bicycle Crash Leads to Charges Against Driver

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-24: Updated: 2011-03-24 20:30:15 Tragic Oregon Bike Accident Leads to Changes on Dangerous Road

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-21: Updated: 2011-03-21 14:50:03 Oregon Truck Accident Hospitalizes Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-18: Updated: 2011-03-18 17:03:36 Serious Medical Malpractice Questions Raised by Report on State Medical Boards

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-16: Updated: 2011-03-16 18:50:42 Helmet Manufacturers Address Risks of Traumatic Brain Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-11: Updated: 2011-03-11 15:26:26 Fatal Oregon Truck Accident Kills Driver

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-09: Updated: 2011-03-09 21:17:23 Oregon Drunk Driving Case Raises Dram Shop Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-06: Updated: 2014-07-02 16:25:10 Southern Oregon Dog Attack Seriously Injures Boy

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-03: Updated: 2011-03-03 13:34:13 Oregon Distracted Driving Targeted in Schools

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-03-01: Updated: 2011-03-01 08:57:42 Nursing Home Death Reminds Us of Need for Vigilance

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-27: Updated: 2011-02-27 19:49:07 Portland Burn Survivors Meet to Share Strength in the Wake of Tragedy

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-24: Updated: 2011-02-24 20:36:15 Salem Car Crash Hospitalizes Three

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-22: Updated: 2011-02-22 22:35:07 Case of Injured Child Raises Liability Questions in Theme Parks

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-20: Updated: 2011-02-20 12:00:00 House Bill Seeks to Curtail Oregonians Rights in Medical Malpractice Cases

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-19: Updated: 2011-02-19 14:43:04 Oregon Brain Injuries Among Teens Continue to be a Serious Issue

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-15: Updated: 2011-02-15 22:53:30 Portland Hospital Death Raises More Questions Than Answers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-13: Updated: 2011-02-13 22:27:02 Driver in Fatal Portland Bus Crash Convicted in Multnomah Court

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-11: Updated: 2011-02-11 11:26:09 Could More Back-In Parking Reduce Oregon Car Accidents?

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-08: Updated: 2011-02-08 16:56:33 Burn Awareness Week Highlights Danger of Oregon Child Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-04: Updated: 2011-02-04 16:28:52 Legislature Considers the Issue of Distracted Cycling

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-02-02: Updated: 2011-02-02 20:49:27 Driver to face Charges After Oregon Drunk Driving Auto Accident Kills Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-31: Updated: 2011-01-31 21:30:59 Hospital Death Highlights Complexity of Medical Malpractice Law

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-29: Updated: 2011-01-29 18:03:04 Car Crash between Portland and Salem Kills Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-26: Updated: 2011-01-26 22:48:23 New Head Injury to Marc Savard Highlights TBI Recovery Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-24: Updated: 2011-01-24 21:58:58 California Tragedy is a Reminder That There is More Than One Kind of Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-22: Updated: 2011-01-22 14:00:38 New Technologies May Help Curb Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-16: Updated: 2011-01-16 13:14:05 Central Oregon Car Crash Leads to Drunk Driving Arrest

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-14: Updated: 2011-01-14 16:07:30 Three Injured in Walterville Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-12: Updated: 2011-01-12 20:39:09 Federal Study Ranks Oregon #1 in Seat Belt Use

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-10: Updated: 2011-01-10 20:49:22 Back-to-Back Oregon Pedestrian Accidents Highlight Continued Traffic Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-07: Updated: 2011-01-07 14:01:22 McMinnville Truck Crash Kills One

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-05: Updated: 2011-01-05 19:35:22 FTC Urged to Investigate Football Helmets

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2011-01-03: Updated: 2011-01-03 21:00:02 Court Rules for Openness in Toyota Settlements

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-30: Updated: 2010-12-30 10:34:04 New Study Raises Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice Questions Concerning Strokes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-28: Updated: 2010-12-28 22:19:26 AT&T Documentary Spotlights Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-27: Updated: 2010-12-27 22:07:23 Texas Reforms Undermine Patient’s Rights – Weaken Medical Malpractice Remedies

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-24: Updated: 2010-12-24 10:21:24 Can Oregon Find a Model for TBI Legislation in New Jersey?

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-22: Updated: 2010-12-22 19:18:36 Portland Pedestrian Death Sparks Barbur Blvd Vigil

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-19: Updated: 2010-12-19 19:48:48 Distracted Driving Death Emphasizes the Importance of Enforcement

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-17: Updated: 2010-12-17 20:21:54 Portland Traffic Injury Lawsuit Settled for Over $338,000 by Portland Police Department

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-15: Updated: 2010-12-15 20:25:45 Government Study Details Shocking Increase in Hospitalizations for Dog Bites

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-12: Updated: 2010-12-12 19:29:10 Families Face Difficult Choices in Wake of Mine Disaster

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-09: Updated: 2010-12-09 08:50:22 Government Safety Watchdog Slams Oregon Company Over Helicopter Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-06: Updated: 2010-12-06 17:50:55 State Officials Highlight Growing Problem of Oregon Elder Abuse

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-12-02: Updated: 2010-12-02 11:32:25 Oregon Car Accidents Up Significantly Over Holiday Weekend

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-30: Updated: 2010-11-30 18:18:52 Corvallis Wrongful Death Issues Raised by Oregon Truck Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-24: Updated: 2010-11-24 17:47:42 New Research Confirms Dangers Posed by ATVs

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-22: Updated: 2010-11-22 21:13:14 Fatal Central Oregon Car Crash Also Injures 10

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-21: Updated: 2010-11-21 14:17:21 Traffic Data Again Highlights Dangers for Portland Pedestrians

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-18: Updated: 2010-11-18 17:28:45 Study Highlights Dangers of Portland Bicycle Accidents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-15: Updated: 2010-11-15 17:46:58 Oregon Wrongful Death Suit Follows Eugene-Area Truck Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-13: Updated: 2010-11-13 21:45:21 Portland Pedestrian Accident Claims Life of Toddler

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-10: Updated: 2010-11-10 20:38:49 Oregon traffic deaths highlight dangers for pedestrians

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-07: Updated: 2010-11-07 16:10:05 Central Oregon Truck Crash Highlights Big Rig Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-05: Updated: 2010-11-05 20:33:54 Go-Kart Death Raises Liability, Wrongful Death Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-11-03: Updated: 2010-11-03 20:10:20 Fatal Washington Crash Highlights Distracted Driving Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-31: Updated: 2010-10-31 21:38:10 Oregon Dog Attack in Corvallis

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-30: Updated: 2010-10-30 14:07:18 Salem Motorcycle Crash Leads to Arrest

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-28: Updated: 2010-10-28 16:45:08 Aurora Driver Injured in Two-Car Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-26: Updated: 2010-10-26 18:38:23 Panel Calls for Changes at TriMet In Response to Portland Fatal Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-23: Updated: 2010-10-23 19:40:18 Football Injuries Deserve Closer Attention at Lower Levels of Play

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-20: Updated: 2010-10-20 22:20:20 Stroller Recall Should Concern Oregon Families

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-18: Updated: 2010-10-18 21:05:17 Oregon Reporting Laws Leave Many Questions Open regarding Medical Malpractice

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-14: Updated: 2010-10-14 20:02:50 Fatal Oregon Car Accident Kills One, Injures Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-11: Updated: 2010-10-11 15:49:11 Circuit Court Ruling Levels Field Between Families & Medicare

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-08: Updated: 2010-10-08 19:29:30 Multnomah Jury Sides With Family in Death of Dementia Patient

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-06: Updated: 2010-10-06 16:03:56 Severe Head Trauma and Brain Injury Fears Linger as New Hockey Season Opens

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-10-04: Updated: 2010-10-04 20:50:48 I-205 Distracted Driving Accident is a Model of What Not to Do

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-30: Updated: 2010-09-30 18:58:57 Oregon Personal Injury Lawsuits Target Yamaha Off-Road Vehicles

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-29: Updated: 2010-09-29 10:50:04 Portland Fatal Traffic Accident Raises Oregon Wrongful Death Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-26: Updated: 2010-09-26 20:43:52 High School Football Hazing Raises Questions of Responsibility, Privacy

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-23: Updated: 2010-09-23 23:38:36 Back-to-Back Oregon Bicycle Accidents Shock Police

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-20: Updated: 2010-09-20 23:18:08 Fatal Beaverton-area Car Crash Raises Dram Shop Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-19: Updated: 2010-09-19 22:41:52 New NFL Season Turns Spotlight on Brain Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-15: Updated: 2010-09-15 16:33:53 Pew Report, Texas Conviction Highlight Distracted Driving Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-12: Updated: 2010-09-12 15:25:35 Oregon Child Injury Car Crash Kills Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-09: Updated: 2010-09-09 18:53:15 Kansas Accident Shines Spotlight on Inflatable Rides

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-06: Updated: 2010-09-06 19:37:15 Lower Speeds Can Lead to Lower Oregon Traffic Death Tolls

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-03: Updated: 2010-09-03 20:20:04 Two Injured in 5 Vehicle Oregon Truck Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-09-01: Updated: 2010-09-01 21:49:01 Artificial Joint Manufacturer Settles Suit Over Marketing Claims

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-30: Updated: 2010-08-30 09:00:00 Oregon HS Football Players felled by rare muscle condition

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-28: Updated: 2010-08-28 19:05:40 Oregon Car Crash Driver Cited in Two States

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-26: Updated: 2010-08-26 13:21:56 Study Finds Pets Can Be as Much of a Distraction for Drivers as Texting

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-22: Updated: 2010-08-22 22:02:48 Study Connects Tai Chi with Recovery from Fibromyalgia

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-21: Updated: 2010-08-21 21:00:34 Oregon Child Injured in Bike Accident May Have Been Saved by Helmet

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-19: Updated: 2010-08-19 21:40:04 Celebrity Surgeon’s Fatal Crash Puts Spotlight on Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-16: Updated: 2010-08-16 22:18:24 Logging Death Raises Defective Product Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-13: Updated: 2010-08-13 21:09:36 Ice Rink Fall Leads to $40 million Wrongful Death Lawsuit

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-11: Updated: 2010-08-11 21:51:07 Oregon Dram Shop Law Hangs Over Head of Convicted Portland Drunk Driver

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-08: Updated: 2010-08-08 14:16:21 New Massachusetts ATV Laws – A Model for Oregon?

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-06: Updated: 2010-08-06 22:19:09 Oregon Fatal Car Crash Leads to Charges

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-08-03: Updated: 2010-08-03 22:31:48 Astoria Car Crash Results in Multiple Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-31: Updated: 2010-07-31 21:18:11 Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit Targets Springfield Hospital

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-30: Updated: 2010-07-30 21:04:10 Oregon Fatal Car Accident May Have Been Street Racing

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-28: Updated: 2010-07-28 22:11:35 Gresham Dog Attacks Two Year Old

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-26: Updated: 2010-07-26 23:08:33 Approach of Football Season Brings Renewed Debate About Brain Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-23: Updated: 2010-07-23 22:49:10 Portland-area Car Crash Kills Woman, Injures Her Husband

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-21: Updated: 2010-07-21 23:50:10 Oregon Congressman Demands Explanation of Defense Contractor’s Immunity

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-20: Updated: 2010-07-20 23:57:30 Oregon Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injuries Near Moro

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-17: Updated: 2010-07-17 10:27:36 Government Highlights Potential Dangers of Open Windows

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-13: Updated: 2010-07-13 23:11:46 Portland Motorcycle Crash Closes Interstate for Several Hours

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-07: Updated: 2010-07-07 23:02:57 Lobbyists Drop Effort to Fight Distracted Driving Legislation

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-05: Updated: 2010-07-05 23:02:17 La Grande Car Accident Raises Insurance Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-07-02: Updated: 2010-07-02 17:13:43 Beaverton Car Crash Kills Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-30: Updated: 2010-06-30 22:04:52 New Study Shows Distracted Driving Is Not Just a Teen Problem

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-28: Updated: 2010-06-28 21:50:58 Oregon Abuse Suit Can Go Forward: Supreme Court

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-27: Updated: 2010-06-27 23:07:51 Oregon Product Liability Ruling from Supreme Court Reverses Large Award

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-25: Updated: 2010-06-25 22:41:46 Wide-ranging Crib Recall Raises Oregon Injury, Liability Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-23: Updated: 2010-06-23 22:34:04 Oregon Car Crash Involves Man Fleeing Police

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-22: Updated: 2010-06-22 15:09:07 Oregon Hospital Death Raises Multiple Legal Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-20: Updated: 2010-06-20 22:02:48 Oregon Truck Crash Kills Washington Woman

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-18: Updated: 2010-06-18 23:32:55 Florence Distracted Driving Crackdown

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-17: Updated: 2010-06-17 22:15:54 Oregon Shooting Raises Wrongful Death Issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-14: Updated: 2010-06-14 22:23:25 Portland Traumatic Brain Injury Study Raises Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-09: Updated: 2010-06-09 22:27:38 Oregon Dog Attack Leads to Police Shooting

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-06-06: Updated: 2010-06-06 22:40:03 Oregon Car Crash Death Toll Highlights Need for Vigilant Drivers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-31: Updated: 2010-05-31 18:48:18 Astoria fatal crash raises multiple legal issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-28: Updated: 2010-05-28 20:49:22 Oregon Wrongful Death Charges Possible in Wake of Paper’s Investigation

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-27: Updated: 2010-05-27 22:19:21 Truck crash releases ‘millions of bees’

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-25: Updated: 2010-05-25 23:13:29 Portland Driver Who Targeted Cyclist Guilty of Assault

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-23: Updated: 2010-05-23 22:59:53 Oregon Car Crash Lessons to be Learned from Maine Incident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-21: Updated: 2010-05-21 21:54:48 Oregon Brain Injury Leads to Football Player’s Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-20: Updated: 2010-05-20 18:45:14 Dog Attack is a Timely Reminder for Oregonians

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-18: Updated: 2010-05-18 23:38:20 Portland Hospital Deaths Drop In Wake of New Procedures

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-14: Updated: 2010-05-14 21:44:14 High Tech Solutions for Oregon Distracted Driving – A Follow-Up

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-11: Updated: 2010-05-11 23:09:09 Portland Fatal Bus Accident Leads to Changes in Tri-Met Procedures

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-07: Updated: 2010-05-07 16:14:58 Oregon Bus Accidents Could be Cut by Simple Safety Measures

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-05-04: Updated: 2010-05-04 21:09:37 Three Vehicle Oregon Car Crash Still Under Investigation

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-30: Updated: 2010-04-30 18:39:32 Oregon Distracted Driving: New High-Tech Solutions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-28: Updated: 2010-04-28 22:52:55 Canby Wrongful Death Suit Focuses on Workmen

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-26: Updated: 2010-04-26 22:06:12 Portland Bus Accident Kills Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-25: Updated: 2010-04-25 22:37:30 Oregon Sexual Abuse Damages Ordered for Boy Scouts

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-23: Updated: 2010-04-23 22:23:28 Clackamas Dog Attack Hero Receives National Recognition

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-21: Updated: 2010-04-21 08:39:20 Salem Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Federal Court

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-19: Updated: 2010-04-19 23:07:59 Portland Bicyclists Attend Shrine’s Dedication

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-16: Updated: 2010-04-16 20:13:56 Oregon Scout Sexual Abuse Verdict May Have National Impact

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-14: Updated: 2010-04-14 21:37:39 Oregon truck accident injures family of four

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-11: Updated: 2010-04-11 22:07:31 Distracted Driver Gets 4 Years for Fatal Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-07: Updated: 2010-04-07 21:08:12 Silverton Accidental Death Prompts Investigation

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-04-05: Updated: 2010-04-05 16:54:09 Feds Move to Tighten Distracted Driving Rules

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-31: Updated: 2010-03-31 19:05:48 Traumatic Brain Injuries are Target of New NHL Rule

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-29: Updated: 2010-03-29 21:59:58 Alleged Portland Drunk Driver Injures Four

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-27: Updated: 2010-03-27 21:22:28 Junction City Car Accident Leaves Father & Son Critically Injured

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-26: Updated: 2010-03-26 20:27:02 Clackamas Wrongful Death Suit Settled

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-24: Updated: 2010-03-24 16:32:17 New Military Rules Designed to Protect Against Multiple Traumatic Brain Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-22: Updated: 2010-03-22 21:26:19 Oregon Wrongful Death Danger From Baby Slings

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-17: Updated: 2010-03-17 17:43:33 Traumatic Brain Injury Risk Leads NHL to Consider Immediate Rule Changes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-15: Updated: 2010-03-15 21:48:04 Oregon Company’s Technology Can Minimize Table Saw Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-11: Updated: 2010-03-11 14:18:28 Traumatic Brain Injury Risk Leads NHL to Reconsider Its Rules

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-08: Updated: 2010-03-08 15:11:12 Concussion Victim Becomes Advocate for Traumatic Brain Injury Safety

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-06: Updated: 2010-03-06 15:41:35 Oregon Children’s Traumatic Brain Injuries Can be Lessened by Rear-Facing Car Seats

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-03-03: Updated: 2010-03-03 20:33:43 Clatsop County Cyclist Hit by Car

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-28: Updated: 2010-02-28 19:20:32 New Device Aims to Curb Distracted Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-27: Updated: 2010-02-27 14:43:25 Dog Attacking Police Officer Shot and Killed

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-24: Updated: 2010-02-24 14:26:38 Oregon Car Chase Ends in Sauvie Island Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-22: Updated: 2010-02-22 23:13:25 Oregon Medical Malpractice Ruling for former TV Personality

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-20: Updated: 2010-02-20 10:30:09 Creswell Cyclist Dies in Collision With Car

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-17: Updated: 2010-02-17 08:56:06 Olympic Hockey Rules Designed to Minimize Brain Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-15: Updated: 2010-02-15 21:20:04 Canby Auto Accident Sends Two Drivers to Hospital

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-12: Updated: 2010-02-12 15:51:13 Wrongful Death Suit Filed in HS Football Player’s Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-10: Updated: 2010-02-10 19:30:06 Oregon Auto Accidents Are Target of Safety Crackdown

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-08: Updated: 2010-02-08 20:43:53 Southern Oregon Injury Lawsuit Seeks Damages Following Forest Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-07: Updated: 2010-02-07 13:28:22 Discussion of Brain a Reminder of Oregon’s New Laws

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-02-05: Updated: 2010-02-05 19:42:59 Corvallis Accident Kills Child in Stroller

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-31: Updated: 2010-01-31 21:17:50 Oregon is a National Leader in New Laws on Concussions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-30: Updated: 2010-01-30 14:00:57 Eugene Wrongful Death Questions Raised by State Report

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-28: Updated: 2010-01-28 22:40:55 Three Injured in Alleged Medford Drunk Driving Incident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-26: Updated: 2010-01-26 19:42:22 Transportation Department Bans Texting By Bus & Truck Drivers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-25: Updated: 2010-01-25 21:00:44 Driver Arrested After Hit-and-Run on Cyclist

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-24: Updated: 2010-01-24 22:43:14 Dangerous Tualatin Valley Intersection to get traffic light following accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-20: Updated: 2010-01-20 20:19:46 Oregon Gets High Rating From Highway Safety Group

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-16: Updated: 2010-01-16 12:59:58 Gresham Man Sues Over Allegedly Defective Product

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-13: Updated: 2010-01-13 10:20:33 Consumer Reports Calls for Doctors to be More Open in Admitting Errors

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-06: Updated: 2010-01-06 15:10:54 New Protections for Owners of Oregon Totaled Cars

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-04: Updated: 2010-01-04 14:51:46 New law raises reimbursement levels for lost wages

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2010-01-02: Updated: 2010-01-02 13:48:38 Oregon Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-31: Updated: 2009-12-31 10:26:27 Oregon Patrolman Injured in Columbia River Gorge Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-29: Updated: 2009-12-29 20:02:01 Oregon Distracted Driving Law’s Loopholes Raise Questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-28: Updated: 2009-12-28 19:54:43 Outside Group to Examine Oregon Death in Custody

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-26: Updated: 2009-12-26 14:27:03 Corvallis Area Crash Injures Nine

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-24: Updated: 2009-12-24 15:48:13 Salem Car Accident a Reminder of Need for Safe Holiday Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-22: Updated: 2009-12-22 20:34:24 Oregon Truck Accident is a Sad, Timely Winter Reminder

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-21: Updated: 2009-12-21 19:48:32 Anti-Trust Exemption Survives Senate Health Care Debate

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-19: Updated: 2009-12-19 21:02:31 Grandmother of Eugene Abuse Victim Accuses State of Neglect

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-12: Updated: 2009-12-12 16:10:33 Is Oregon Distracted Driving Everyone Else’s Problem?

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-09: Updated: 2009-12-09 07:27:53 Portland Suit Spotlights Child Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-06: Updated: 2009-12-06 19:06:58 Oregon truck crash leaves one man hospitalized

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-12-04: Updated: 2009-12-04 14:31:40 Portland hit-and-run injures 4

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-30: Updated: 2009-11-30 11:26:06 Gladstone fatal accident highlights pedestrian injury issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-29: Updated: 2009-11-29 15:14:20 Portland trails raise liability issues

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-27: Updated: 2009-11-27 13:02:01 Highlighting Oregon Distracted Driving Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-25: Updated: 2009-11-25 14:28:08 NFL’s traumatic brain injury policies and Oregon’s new laws

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-21: Updated: 2009-11-21 11:57:16 Oregon AG Urges End to Medical Malpractice Exemption

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-18: Updated: 2009-11-18 13:58:10 Teen Drivers Still Texting, Despite Bans in Oregon and Other States

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-16: Updated: 2009-11-16 18:06:05 FDA Targets Alcoholic Energy Drinks

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-13: Updated: 2009-11-13 14:55:52 Oregon Wrongful Death Claim Filed in Portland Hunter’s Shooting

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-11: Updated: 2009-11-11 09:04:20 Salem bicycle accident shows how crucial helmets are

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-06: Updated: 2009-11-06 15:04:12 Hillsboro Pedestrian Accident Spotlights Parking Lot Dangers

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-04: Updated: 2009-11-04 08:00:00 Portland pedestrian accident kills woman

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-11-02: Updated: 2009-11-02 13:55:35 Portland hit-and-run accident leads to mixed verdict

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-30: Updated: 2009-10-30 09:06:14 Avoiding Oregon Child Injuries this Halloween

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-28: Updated: 2009-10-28 18:26:47 Salem Hospital Death Case Reopened by Police

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-26: Updated: 2009-10-26 11:36:14 North Oregon Highway Accidents Raise Safety Concerns

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-24: Updated: 2009-10-24 11:02:22 Springfield Pedestrian death spotlights dangerous intersection

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-22: Updated: 2009-10-22 17:21:37 Portland Hunter’s Death Spurs Involvement of Oregon State Police

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-20: Updated: 2009-10-20 08:00:00 Lane County jury sides with mower company in toddler injury lawsuit

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-19: Updated: 2009-10-19 12:42:50 Silverton man’s death in Paris raises questions

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-17: Updated: 2009-10-17 08:14:01 Oregon boating death raises safety concerns

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-12: Updated: 2009-10-12 17:04:51 8 Vehicle Eugene Crash Injures Two People

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-05: Updated: 2009-10-05 20:06:29 Oregon Motorcycle Crash Kills Two

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-02: Updated: 2009-10-02 00:01:00 Salem Car Accident Kills Teen

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-10-01: Updated: 2009-10-01 00:01:00 Salem man killed in Beaverton dump truck accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-09-28: Updated: 2009-09-28 21:14:35 How Not to Cause an Oregon Car Accident: Distracted Driving Summit and “Heads Up Driving Week” Highlight Dangers of Multitasking While Operating a Vehicle

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-09-25: Updated: 2009-09-25 17:17:21 Portland Traffic Captain and His Wife Among Those Injured in Oregon Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 30

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-09-23: Updated: 2009-09-23 12:50:36 Portland Police Chief recommends suspension of officer named in Portland, Oregon wrongful death lawsuit over man Tasered in 2006

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-09-18: Updated: 2009-09-18 19:17:00 Motorcycles Involved in Oregon Traffic Accident on I-5

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-09-16: Updated: 2009-09-16 13:56:26 Child Car Safety Seats, When Defect-Free and Used Properly, Can Save Children’s Lives During Oregon Car Crashes

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-09-11: Updated: 2009-09-11 20:49:03 Drunk Driver, Sentenced to 22 Months for Portland, Oregon Pedestrian Accident, Settles with Victim for $1.25 Million

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-09-08: Updated: 2009-09-08 17:08:22 Yamhill County Truck Accident on Oregon 18 Claims Live of Teenager and Seriously Injures Her Father

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-09-01: Updated: 2009-09-01 17:51:45 Prevent Portland, Oregon Bicycle Accidents This School Year By Watching Out for Child Bicyclists

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-08-24: Updated: 2009-08-24 15:59:41 Portland, Oregon Truck Accident Lawsuit Against Rookie Driver and C.R. England Inc. To Address Inadequate Training and Trucker Inexperience

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-08-21: Updated: 2009-08-21 16:06:23 Little Tikes and CPSC Recall 1.6 Million Trucks and Workshop Sets For Potential Choking Hazard After 11-Month-Old Boy is Injured

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-08-19: Updated: 2009-08-19 16:55:36 NHTSA Reports Increase in Number of Women Arrested for Drunk Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-08-12: Updated: 2009-08-12 13:03:13 Oregon Department of Transportation Says Bend is City with the Most Bicycle Accident Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-08-07: Updated: 2009-08-07 16:07:04 Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleges that Nursing Home Negligence Allowed Alzheimer’s Patient to Wander Off

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-08-04: Updated: 2009-08-04 03:59:33 Man Sued for Gresham Wife’s Oregon Wrongful Death to Serve Life Sentence for Her Murder

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-07-28: Updated: 2009-07-28 13:27:33 Truckers Who Text Message Have a 23 Times Greater Chance of Being Involved in a Portland, Oregon Truck Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-07-24: Updated: 2009-07-24 16:04:03 NHTSA Held Back Information for Years that Using Any Kind of Cell Phone While Driving Can Cause Oregon Car Accidents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-07-20: Updated: 2009-07-20 21:19:36 Portland, Oregon Parents File Multnomah County Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Teen’s Fatal Overdose

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-07-14: Updated: 2009-07-14 16:17:32 416 Oregon Traffic Deaths in 2008, Says NHTSA

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-07-06: Updated: 2009-07-06 11:40:06 Portland, Oregon Wrongful Death Settlement Reached Over Surgical Malpractice Death of 3-Year-Old Boy

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-07-02: Updated: 2009-07-02 13:24:50 Oregon Wrongful Death Settlement Reached Between the City of Sandy and the Family of Man Shot by Police

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-06-30: Updated: 2009-06-30 13:05:09 Portland, Oregon Bicyclist and Insurer of Driver Settle Bicycle Accident Case for $100,000

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-06-23: Updated: 2009-06-23 09:50:05 Oregon State Police Say Drowsy Driver May Have Caused Head-On Oregon Car Crash on Highway 34 that Injured Two People

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-06-16: Updated: 2009-06-16 07:28:54 Portland, Oregon Car Accidents: Why Driving with a Hangover Can Be Dangerous

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-06-12: Updated: 2009-06-12 02:17:49 Portland, Oregon Injuries to Minors Law Firm: Are Shredded Tires in Playgrounds Another Kids’ Hazard?

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-06-02: Updated: 2009-06-02 01:07:40 Oregon Car Accidents: NHTSA Warns Against 15-Passenger Van Accidents

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-05-27: Updated: 2009-05-27 14:26:38 Oregon Injuries to Minors: Mike Tyson’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Treadmill Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-05-23: Updated: 2009-05-23 19:49:41 Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Rafting Company Over Woman’s Rogue River Kayak-Related Drowning Acccident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-05-20: Updated: 2009-05-20 00:26:06 Preventing Oregon Dog Attacks with Dog Bite Prevention Week

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-05-16: Updated: 2009-05-16 18:34:16 Promoting Portland, Oregon Motorcycle Accident Prevention During Safety Awareness Month

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-05-12: Updated: 2009-05-12 11:55:57 Drive Carefully to Prevent Portland, Oregon Car Accidents This Memorial Day Weekend—About 32.4 Million Americans Expected on US Roads

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-05-06: Updated: 2009-05-06 11:46:53 Portland, Oregon Child Injury Attorney: New Child Safety Seat Consumer Program is Designed to Help Parents Pick Product that Best Fits Their Cars

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-04-28: Updated: 2021-08-02 08:43:40 Recent Oregon Motor Vehicle Accidents Result in Serious Injuries and Deaths

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-04-21: Updated: 2009-04-21 11:23:16 Malrotation in Children is a Leading Cause of Pediatric Malpractice

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-04-17: Updated: 2009-04-17 11:18:17 Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Wants Oregon Transportation Commission to Support Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-04-11: Updated: 2009-04-11 21:19:03 Oregon Wrongful Death Settlement Reached Over Teen Bicyclist’s TriMet Bus Accident Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-04-07: Updated: 2009-04-07 07:09:00 US Department of Transportation Says the Number of Motor Vehicle Deaths in 2008 is Record Low Since 1961, and Portland, Oregon Exhibits Lowest Traffic Fatality Figures Ever

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-04-03: Updated: 2009-04-03 17:19:49 Some Oregon Truck Accidents May Be Prevented By Testing Truck Drivers for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-03-31: Updated: 2009-03-31 19:45:14 Natasha Richardson’s traumatic brain injury death is a cautionary true tale about why getting medical help after a head injury is so important

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-03-25: Updated: 2009-03-25 12:08:22 Five People Hurt in Oregon Multi-Car Crash After Portland Driver in Stolen Car Runs a Red Light

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-03-18: Updated: 2009-03-18 16:22:37 Family Files $2 Million Oregon Truck Accident Lawsuit Over Portland Bicyclist’s Wrongful Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-03-12: Updated: 2009-03-12 11:47:22 Oregon Lawmakers Consider Expanding Current Drunk Driving Laws to Include Any Substance that Could Impair a Motorist’s Ability to Drive Safely

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-03-10: Updated: 2009-03-10 10:46:19 More Dogs Bite Kids in the Summer, Says Study

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-03-02: Updated: 2009-03-02 10:08:22 Portland Traffic Accident Injures Oregon Teen Pedestrian After He is Struck by Two Cars on Interstate 5

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-02-25: Updated: 2009-02-25 14:23:18 Oregon Senate Approves Bill to Increase State and Local Government Agencies’ Liability Lawsuit Limits

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-02-19: Updated: 2009-02-19 04:08:39 Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit Sues for Loss of Portland Family Killed in Gearhart Plane Crash

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-02-17: Updated: 2009-02-17 18:43:37 Oregon Personal Injury Lawsuit Seeks $13 Million for Boy Who Sustained Serious Injuries in Eugene Car Accident that Killed His Mother

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-02-11: Updated: 2009-02-11 16:59:12 Portland Man Files Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against the Catholic Church

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-02-05: Updated: 2009-02-05 15:56:48 Beaverton, Oregon Named One of the Defendants in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Accusing 911 Center of Negligence

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-02-03: Updated: 2009-02-03 12:54:00 Family of Oregon Toddler who Sustained Brain Injury During Fall from Window is Awarded $560,000 for Personal Injury

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-01-28: Updated: 2009-01-28 15:06:10 Recent Oregon Rollover Accidents Result in Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-01-23: Updated: 2009-01-23 13:33:47 Deadly Oregon Motor Vehicle Accident Leaves Four People Dead and a Young Boy in Critical Condition

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-01-19: Updated: 2009-01-19 14:58:34 New Oregon ATV Rules Bar Operators Younger than Age 16 from Driving Without Adult Supervision

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-01-13: Updated: 2009-01-13 16:07:02 Impose a US-wide ban on using cell phones will driving, says National Safety Council

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-01-07: Updated: 2009-01-07 17:06:31 Oregon Department of Transportation Reports Seven Motor Vehicle Deaths on New Year’s Eve

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2009-01-05: Updated: 2009-01-05 14:04:16 Preventing Oregon Drowning and Entrapment Accidents with New Pool Safety Law

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-12-29: Updated: 2008-12-29 03:18:24 Car Crashes and Fall Accidents are Leading Causes of Accidental Deaths and Injuries to Minors in the US, Says CDC

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-12-23: Updated: 2008-12-23 19:53:27 To Prevent Oregon DUI Accidents, OSP Steps Up Drunk Driver Patrols Over the Holiday Season

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-12-16: Updated: 2008-12-16 19:33:08 Portland Driver Strikes Cave Junction Bicyclist in Fatal Oregon Traffic Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-12-09: Updated: 2008-12-09 12:47:45 Researchers Say 1 in 3 Toys Tested Contains Toxic Chemicals that Could be Harmful to Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-12-04: Updated: 2008-12-04 09:54:29 McMinnville Motorist Dies and an Astoria Truck Driver is Injured in Oregon Multi-Vehicle Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-12-01: Updated: 2008-12-01 15:10:30 Oregon Wrongful Death Trial Alleging Police Brutality Toward Unarmed Portland Man Can Move Forward, Says Federal Judge

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-11-24: Updated: 2008-11-24 15:06:24 7-Year-Old Gladstone Girl and Her Father are Injured in Oregon Dog Attack Involving 90-Pound Pit Bull Mix

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-11-19: Updated: 2008-11-19 14:32:52 Oregon Hospitals Take Steps to Protect Newborns from Fall Injuries

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-11-17: Updated: 2008-11-17 11:01:42 97-Year-Old Oregon Pedestrian Dies After She is Hit by Car in a Milwaukie Parking Lot

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-11-12: Updated: 2008-11-12 12:48:27 Oregon Woman Awarded $4.5 Million for Child Sex Abuse

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-11-07: Updated: 2008-11-07 13:52:50 Klamath Falls Couple Killed in Oregon Large Truck Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-11-03: Updated: 2008-11-03 00:43:35 Portland Motorcyclist Loses Leg in Oregon Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Alleged Drunk Driver

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-10-27: Updated: 2008-10-27 11:50:01 Police Continue to Investigate Accidental Death of 11-Year-Old Boy Run Over by Oregon City School Bus

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-10-22: Updated: 2008-10-22 19:07:38 CPSC Recalls Nearly 1.6 Million Delta and Playkids Cribs After Two Babies Die

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-10-14: Updated: 2008-10-14 11:59:20 Pregnant Woman Dies in Oregon City Drunk Driving Accident

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-10-10: Updated: 2008-10-10 07:58:31 Portland Nursing Home Workers Found Guilty of Felony Criminal Mistreatment in Death of Patient Who Was Dropped

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-10-06: Updated: 2008-10-06 02:58:11 Former North Bend High School Football Coach Dies in Oregon Motor Vehicle Collision

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-10-01: Updated: 2008-10-01 10:37:33 Oregon State Police Say Commercial Truck Driver Was on Meth When He Struck and Killed Another Trucker on Siskiyou Summit

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-08-27: Updated: 2008-08-27 12:09:47 Rainier Driver Accused Seriously Injuring Hood To Coast Runner Faces DUII and Other Charges

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-08-20: Updated: 2008-08-20 12:19:14 Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against City of Astoria Involving Woman’s Drowning To Be Settled Out of Court

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-08-13: Updated: 2008-08-13 14:16:09 Oregon State Police Say 14 People Were Hurt in Three-Vehicle Collision on Highway 26

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-08-08: Updated: 2008-08-08 08:59:51 Bend Doctor is Defendant in Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit Seeking Almost $10 Million

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-08-05: Updated: 2008-08-05 18:03:34 US Congress Passes Bill Banning Lead and Phthalates in Products That Could Cause Injuries to Children

by Matthew D. Kaplan

2008-08-01: Updated: 2008-08-01 07:15:48 Veneta Father of Teenager Killed After Being Struck by SUV Sues Driver and the State of Oregon for Wrongful Death

by Matthew D. Kaplan