Wrongful death occurs when a victim is killed as a result of a lack of reasonable care under the circumstances presented. A wrongful death claim belongs to a victim’s survivors. Such survivors may seek monetary damages to compensate for the consequences of such improper conduct. A wrongful death claim differs from a simple negligence claim…
About three years ago, I attended a networking group breakfast my accountant invited me to. He introduced me around. I knew some folks in the crowd making sure to smile to new faces. We chatted and sipped coffee cheerfully getting to know one another. I introduced myself to a cheerful,attractive woman in her 40s. She…
In 2009 an independent multi-disciplinary team in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) conducted a Road Safety Audit (RSA) of the Camp Creek Campground to Timberline Highway section on US 26. As a result of that study, ODOT has completed or proposed the following mountain road improvements: Completed improvements (U.S. 26) Repaving and…
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…