The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that between 10,000 and 12,000 crashes happen each year. In response to the vehicular violence crisis, the city council passed the 2021–2022 budget, including PBOT Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty’s $450,000 amendment that will provide street safety interventions. Along with the increased budget, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2530,…
On June 24, 2021, the Champlain Towers South condominium building collapsed at around 1:19 a.m. The center of the 12-story building fell first, and less than six seconds later, the eastern side of the building collapsed. The horrifying event caused 98 fatalities and left many facing severe injuries and emotional terror. The survivors and family…
It’s every parent’s fear — believing that the baby sleeper they placed their infant in was safe, only to experience their child suffer serious injury or death because the product was faulty. Recently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned the popular Rock ‘n Play sleeper manufactured by Fisher-Price. Many other sleepers, such as baby…
The Rizk Law team recently came together to help clean up our community. Richard and Jill Rizk actively participate in city improvement programs such as “Transportation Ambassadors” for the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The opportunity allows us to extend our reach into the community further and keep more Portlanders safe! Our team gathered at Pride…
While enjoying a day at the pool or beach, accidents and injuries are probably not at the forefront of our minds. Yet, we must always be prepared for the worst. Drownings are a leading cause of death for children one to 14. What’s even more troubling is that more than three children die every day…
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is upon us. From barbecues with family to swimming with friends, people across Oregon are sure to be celebrating. However, the holiday is not without its risks. Fireworks and pool accidents pose severe injury risks to everyone. Additionally, many people may spend the day on the waters boating through…
In Oregon, laws surrounding drug use and possession have changed considerably in recent months. Always the trendsetter, Oregon was the first state to decriminalize marijuana in 1973, imposing a fine of $100 for possessing up to one ounce. In February, the state once again turned heads when it became the first to officially decriminalize the…
Devin M. Kurtz (18) was involved in a car crash that resulted in the deaths of three teens and the injury of two others on Memorial Day. Wednesday, June 2, 2021, marked his first court appearance. Deputy sheriffs responded to the accident at about 9 p.m. on Monday (May 31) near the Milo McIver State…
In 2014 Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared Friday, June 18, 2021, “Paralegal Day”. Kudos to Governor Brown for recognizing paralegals as the invisible, unsung heroes of legal offices. Smart lawyers realize that the right paralegal efficiently works behind the scenes, so lawyer look good, and clients smile more often. Paralegals are like glue—easy to overlook,…
In early June, a semi-truck rolled over onto its side, crashing on top of another vehicle. The accident occurred on a northbound stretch of Interstate 5. Fortunately, there were no deaths from the crash. However, the parties involved did sustain severe injuries. Truck accidents can be violent and catastrophic because of a truck’s size. Understanding…