Last weekend, two snowboarders died in the same area of Mt. Hood Meadows. On Sunday, a 45-year-old fell and died while snowboarding in Heather Canyon and on Monday evening, the body of a 47-year-old man was discovered in the same area. The 47-year-old had been expected to return home from his snowboarding trip at the…
Days, weeks or even months after an accident, the facts about what happened quickly fade from memory. However, documenting important details can help you retain that information, strengthen your personal injury claim and add credibility to your statements to insurers. Rizk Law explains what a pain journal is and what it should and should not…
If you sustained an injury in a car accident, it is likely that the insurance company for the at-fault party will contact you at home to gather some information. While the adjuster may seem friendly and even genuinely concerned, it is important to remember that his or her priority is to protect the interests of…
Countless lawsuits are reported on by The Oregonian/OregonLive when they are filed, but only a few make headlines. While many of these cases settle privately, the outcome of some lawsuits must be made public. Below, learn more about the results of some of the most notable lawsuits in 2019. At Rizk Law, we have been…
The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in Oregon is two years from the date of the accident. That may sound like a long time to someone who does not handle lawsuits on a regular basis. However, those two years can fly by, and in some cases an earlier filing deadline may…
Winter weather brings all kinds of potential dangers for pedestrians, especially when freezing temperatures and snowy weather result in icy walkways. Can property owners be liable for injuries if you slip and fall on their property? Portland City Code says yes, they can, but it is important to understand when victims could share liability as…
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has opened a criminal investigation of sexual and physical abuse allegations against staffers at Catlin Gabel School over the past three decades. The criminal investigation comes after the school released a 16-page summary of its report on an internal investigation in November. The summary accused six former faculty members of…
Spinal cord injuries are often life-changing events for the victims, as they may suffer a permanent loss of mobility and function in the affected areas of the body. The cost of ongoing treatment is largely based on the severity and type of spinal cord injury an accident victim sustained. Below, Rizk Law discusses the main…
Victims of car crashes or other types of accidents may suffer various damages, from medical bills and lost wages to physical pain and emotional suffering. Determining the value of economic damages like medical bills and lost wages is very straight forward. However, how do insurers and attorneys determine the value of your pain and suffering?…
Many car accident claims are resolved through an insurance settlement. However, making your own decision about accepting a settlement offer is often a bad idea. Rizk Law recommends that you discuss any initial settlement offers with a licensed attorney before you decide whether to accept. An attorney can determine if the offer will provide full…