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,…
Oregon has strict seat belt laws, and unlike other states, does allow at-fault parties to use the seat belt defense against accident victims. How does this law affect a potential claim if you were injured in a car crash while not wearing your seatbelt? Can you still pursue compensation for your injuries if you were…
After stopping to pick up their paychecks for a week of work, 13 Guatemalan Christmas tree workers were on their way home when a Ford F-350 truck hit the passenger side of the Chevy passenger van they were traveling in. Three migrant workers died from their injuries in the crash, while several others were injured. One…
Car accidents are often frightening and frustrating, but when a borrowed vehicle is involved, the situation can be even more confusing. The licensed Hillsboro car accident lawyers at Rizk Law have detailed knowledge of liability for car accidents and how to pursue insurance compensation. We have helped many victims obtain compensation for damages. Schedule a free legal…
We are pleased to announce Rizk Law has been recognized by Expertise as one of the top 21 Best Car Accident Lawyers in the Portland area. Expertise looked at a total of 156 firms to choose its top 21. Expertise has a lengthy and in-depth selection process that involves a significant amount of research and…
Last night, the South Portland Business Association (SPBA) held its annual Holiday Party at The Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery on SW Macadam Ave. The Buffalo Gap has been a favorite gathering place of Richard Rizk’s since his law school days. Rizk is also president of the SPBA. The SPBA has been working to unite…