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…
Portland is full of dangerous road conditions, from gaping potholes and uneven pavement to malfunctioning traffic lights and overgrown vegetation. What can you do if one of these hazards causes you to have a serious accident, and who may be liable for the damages? An experienced auto accident lawyer at Rizk Law are prepared to investigate…
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…
Sue Bartlett, a software engineer who moved to Oregon in the 1980’s was just 66 years old when she succumbed to her injuries after being struck head-on in a traffic accident on August 30, 2019. With interests that ranged from skiing and hiking to singing and traveling, she had recently discovered yet another new passion…
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…
Merging into another lane on a busy highway is challenging under the best of circumstances. When drivers are careless in a merging situation, an accident can easily result. Not only can a merging accident cause significant damage to your vehicle, it can also result in serious injuries. If you suffered injuries from a merging accident,…