Fall 2019 suddenly seems like ancient history. Back then, residents of South Portland, Oregon were understandably fed up with exceptionally long lines of idling motorists on SW Kelly and SW Corbett Aves waiting to merge onto the west end of the Ross Island bridgehead. Like death and taxes, every weekday afternoon, never fail, cars and…
As Oregon starts to see some nicer weather and the state begins to reopen for business, drivers of motorcycles, cars and other vehicles will be excited to get out on the roads again. During motorcycle awareness month, it is a good time to reconsider road safety, especially after being cooped up for so many weeks…
Portland is considering ways to make bike paths and sidewalks safer for cyclists and pedestrians during the pandemic and going forward. Concerns include maintaining social distancing while providing more protection from vehicles still on the road. Rizk Law explains some of the provisions under consideration and when you might begin to see these changes. If…
Many Portland residents are adhering to local shutdown requirements and following the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for slowing the spread of the virus. However, some individuals, such as essential workers, may have to leave home to drive to work or run an urgent errand. If you are in a car crash during this…
If you have gone out on the road for groceries or other essential items, you may have noticed a significant decline in traffic. People are practicing social distancing and staying home, with many people working from home to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, reckless drivers have been taking advantage of the lack of…
By Richard Rizk Traffic is down, but speed is up. Meanwhile, pedestrians are walking in the roads to social distance. Many are stressed and distracted by thoughts, plans and worries fueled by coronavirus. To escape the pandemic, many may turn to drinking and drug use. While folks obsess about the very real dangers of COVID-19, other…
On March 25, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services sent out an emergency order to help individuals and businesses struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The order mandates that insurance companies take the following steps to help: Postpone policy cancellations for nonpayment Postpone nonrenewals Provide an extension of grace periods for payment…
Every day in the city of Portland, passenger vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians must share the road with delivery trucks. However, many delivery truck drivers are often under tight deadlines that can lead to negligent behavior behind the wheel and cause serious or potentially fatal accidents. If this has happened to you, you may be eligible…
By Richard Rizk On March 24 Governor Kate Brown ordered closure of a wide range of business from barber shoppes to yoga studios. She also limited Oregon restaurants to takeout orders, severely reducing restaurant revenues. If your Oregon business was closed or severely impaired due to the coronavirus and its fallout, a commercial insurance policy…
When an Oregon car crash or other accident results in a life-altering catastrophic injury, the victim may feel overwhelmed. Medical expenses for severe injuries can very quickly lead to an ever-growing financial burden. Seeking damages from the at-fault party is often an essential step to helping the injured victim move forward with his or her…