When pedestrians are hit by a car, the injuries are often serious. While drivers may typically be at fault for causing the accident, what happens if the pedestrian was jaywalking? Can you still obtain compensation for your injuries in that situation? Rizk Law discusses Oregon’s approach to pedestrians and jaywalkers involved in car accidents, including…
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, demonstrations, severe wildfires and other emergency situations happening in Oregon right now, the response time of 9-1-1 dispatchers has been unreliable and significantly delayed. Currently, there are reports of 9-1-1 calls not being answered, even during severe auto collisions. As a result, the police may not be available…
Amid ongoing concerns about COVID-19, motorists are understandably reluctant to help those who are stranded due to a vehicle problem. Most stranded drivers are similarly hesitant to seek help from a stranger. Enter the Automobile Association of America’s (AAA) towing service, a primary benefit of AAA membership. If you purchased a AAA membership for yourself…
On Monday night, residents in the Portland metro area were issued hazardous air quality warnings due to local wildfires and dangerous levels of smoke that have been further complicated by strong winds gusts in the area. Rizk Law discusses these latest wildfires, as well as the serious health, safety and driving concerns they are causing…
Do you have legal options after a car crash that happened when you swerved to avoid a careless driver who then fled the scene? Is it possible to prove that driver caused your accident? Rizk Law discusses more about how no-contact car crashes happen and important steps we recommend if it happens to you. Our…
This summer has been a deadly one for outdoor water enthusiasts who enjoy Oregon’s many options for boating recreation. The state has had 22 fatalities involving a boat this season, the most in a single year since the state’s current record of 25 back in 1993. There are still several weeks of warm weather expected,…
It depends. Getting medical care for injuries suffered in a car accident is a top priority, but how do you pay for it? What if your insurance plan is not enough to cover the mounting bills? Even though doctors and hospitals are required to provide treatment up front, they will expect payment for those services….
A new billion-dollar industry is poised to leap into action, and the stakes are high. Global tech companies, such as Tesla and Google, are competing against smaller start-up companies. Each competitor is hoping to emerge as the new billion-dollar king of the road. What is the technology that they are hoping will put them there? …
There is a lot of to consider after a multi-vehicle car crash, and trying to determine which driver, or drivers, may be at fault for causing the accident can be overwhelming. How do you pursue compensation for your injuries and other damages? Should you get an attorney? At Rizk Law, we have handled many types…
Around the country, restaurants have been permitted to set up more outdoor dining opportunities to protect would-be customers and help keep these businesses running. However, could al fresco customers be trading one risk for another? Below, Rizk Law discusses recent reports involving vehicles crashing into buildings and sidewalk crowds. If you have been injured by…