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When pedestrians are hit by a car, the injuries are often serious. While drivers may typically be at fault for causing the accident, what happens if the pedestrian was jaywalking? Can you still obtain compensation for your injuries in that situation? Rizk…

Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, demonstrations, severe wildfires and other emergency situations happening in Oregon right now, the response time of 9-1-1 dispatchers has been unreliable and significantly delayed. Currently, there are reports of…

Amid ongoing concerns about COVID-19, motorists are understandably reluctant to help those who are stranded due to a vehicle problem. Most stranded drivers are similarly hesitant to seek help from a stranger. Enter the Automobile Association of America’s…

On Monday night, residents in the Portland metro area were issued hazardous air quality warnings due to local wildfires and dangerous levels of smoke that have been further complicated by strong winds gusts in the area. Rizk Law discusses these latest…

Do you have legal options after a car crash that happened when you swerved to avoid a careless driver who then fled the scene? Is it possible to prove that driver caused your accident? Rizk Law discusses more about how no-contact car crashes happen and…

This summer has been a deadly one for outdoor water enthusiasts who enjoy Oregon’s many options for boating recreation. The state has had 22 fatalities involving a boat this season, the most in a single year since the state’s current record of 25 back…

It depends. Getting medical care for injuries suffered in a car accident is a top priority, but how do you pay for it? What if your insurance plan is not enough to cover the mounting bills? Even though doctors and hospitals are required to provide treatment…

A new billion-dollar industry is poised to leap into action, and the stakes are high. Global tech companies, such as Tesla and Google, are competing against smaller start-up companies. Each competitor is hoping to emerge as the new billion-dollar king…