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…
Statistics show pedestrian and cyclist deaths from traffic accidents are the highest they have been in nearly three decades. With all of the focus on safety awareness, why do these numbers continue to climb and what can you do to protect yourself from either causing an accident or becoming a statistic? Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths…
By Richard Rizk Dear clients and friends: Several years ago, I made the decision to create two Rizk Law offices to limit fallout from a disaster like the one we are all experiencing now. The first Rizk Law is our home office at 0434 SW Iowa Street in Portland (our address will change to 434…
Not all injuries caused by car accidents are physical in nature. Sometimes, the most lasting injuries are psychological. Years after an accident, victims may continue to suffer from flashbacks and other serious psychological conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. The personal injury team at Rizk Law is committed to helping you obtain compensation for all…
By Richard Rizk Spring skiing in Oregon is a glorious experience! The blue skies, warmer weather, forgiving “corn” snow, grooving slope and side music are ingredients for great fun and sometimes, disaster. Here we examine factors that may increase the risk of après ski roadway crashes. Human Fatigue Most mountain motorists come to play in…