Mount Hood is an active volcano and a center of seismic activity. Earthquake clusters occur annually. July 1980 and June 2002 very significant movement near Mount Hood was confirmed at the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington. The most recent major eruption at Mount Hood occurred in 1781–82 with smaller eruption occurring in 1805…
One cause of the most serious accidents is crossing the double yellow center line. Locals report that motorists traveling eastbound on highway 26 near Brightwood stop in the fast lane and then cross the double yellow center line there to access driveways on the opposite side of Highway 26. These drivers set up a rear end collision and then…
Nobody can give you… justice or anything. If you’re a man, you take it. Malcolm X We win justice quickest by rendering justice to the other party. Mahatma Gandhi Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the hearts and souls of the citizens. Plato The…
1. Preparation, Preparation, Preparation Some best ways to prevent an injury accident collision occur long before the key slips into the ignition. For example, Know the road. It is always best to avoid driving in bad weather conditions, especially if you don’t know the road. If you must drive anyway, before hitting the road check out web…
After nearly a decade of proposals and delays, in October 2017 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a final rule prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, and sale of toys and child care products containing five phthalate chemicals known to cause neurodevelopmental and reproductive disorders in children. Phthalates are chemicals used to soften or plasticize vinyl….
Richard Rizk has been elected to a three year term to the Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates. In this leadership position, Richard will represent the Portland region. His term will begin April 19, 2011. Matters historically presented to the House of Delegates have included 1) disciplinary rule changes; 2) bar positions on major legislative…
A Physical Capacity Evaluation “PCE” (also known as a Functional Capacity Evaluation “FCE”, a Functional Capacity Assessment “FCA” or Work Capacity Evaluation “WCE”) consists of a battery of tests designed to determine ability to perform physical work. These tests measure range of motion, strength, stamina, and ability to lift/carry. The tests are administered by a…
You have a long term disability claim. But now the Long Term Disability Carrier or disability “Plan” seeks to recover from you outstanding medical costs… costs your disability insurer never fully paid in the first place. On January 16, 2011 the United States District Court sitting in Seattle will hear, for the first time, whether…
In October 2010 Allstate Insurance agreed to pay a $10M settlement for improper use of a claim software known as “Colossus”. Colossus is is used by insurers to help analyze auto accident bodily injury claims. The Allstate settlement follows an 18 month investigation into Allstate’s settlement practices. The investigation revealed Allstate did not consistently adjust…
The Good Little Johnny held a dime in his small hand hard earned from his lemonade stand. “Daddy, daddy I want to spend my dime on candy.”, pleaded Johnny. “No, Johnny, let me teach you a lesson handed down to me by my own Pa when I was a little youngster like you. Take that dime to the First…