According to a KGW report, over 1,800 are sleeping on Portland streets as of today and that number continues to climb. Some estimates by the city government put that number as high as 4,000! The onset of summer attracts additional drifters from other areas who travel according to the warmer weather. Individuals, families, seniors, and people with…

Sunday May 10 was a wonderful day for an outing. With bikes atop, Jill my wife and I travelled to Silverton to visit a friend who lives in Silverton. Then it happened. An elderly lady, eyes wide, drove her vehicle the wrong way and was heading directly toward the vehicle in which Jill and were passengers. Thanks…

Dear Richard, You’ve received a client review on your Avvo profile. Overall Rating: 5 Stars Review: I would like to take this opportunity to thank Attorney Richard Rizk and paralegal Don Nash for their tremendous work on a complex and challenging array of cases. I initially met Richard in the summer of 2011 after I had been involved in…

One car becomes two pieces. Another catches fire and rolls in ditch. The suspect, a driver of a third vehicle reportedly bites an arresting police officer. Police dog bites the suspect after feeling scene. Suspect is charged with Driving under the influence, assault, failure to perform duties of a driver in an injury crash, reckless…

Bob Simon died yesterday in tragic car accident. He was a “reporter’s reporter” recalled CBS anchor Scott Pelley this morning. Time and time again, Mr. Simon would search for the true news, with little regard for his own safety. Bob Simon has earned many awards for his insightful and courageous journalism. He is known for…

You are hurt in an accident. You contact the adjuster for the party at fault. Then, of course, you dutifully describe the accident and your injuries. “Don’t worry we accept full responsibility” says the adjuster for the bad actor. “Whew! you think….what a relief” you think. Not so fast. Every personal injury case necessarily involves…

More Commercial Traffic  Winter holidays is time of great commerce. That means more large trucks on the highways and more delivery trucks in neighborhoods. People in a Hurry  Gifts to buy, parties to attend, friends to visit, cards to mail. During winter holidays there never seems to be enough time. Distractions, Distractions, Distractions… Shiny lights,…

Criminal charges may be appropriate where a wrong doer intentionally or with callous disregard for others, causes death. The decision whether to charge criminally usually rests with the district attorney in the county where the crime occurred. It is crucial that the family of the deceased, through its lawyer, contact the district attorney to express…

You were injured because of someone else’s mistake. You are not the litigious type, so you dutifully keep the insurer for the party at fault appraised of your injuries, lost time from work and recovery. You provide the adjuster with documentation of your losses. You are hopeful for an amicable settlement. Then the offer arrives….

Old habits die hard. Most insurance adjusters are trained to aggressively defend and investigate claims so the insurance company they work for will pay as little as possible. The energy insurers put toward limiting personal injury compensation, is enormous. As discussed below, that effort can be flipped to the benefit of the plaintiff in a…