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Photo Credit: Angela Holm Photography Sure, e-scooters may make personal transportation more convenient in our traffic-heavy city.  But how safe are e-Scooters, really?? In the weeks since scooter roll-out, already many have been hurt while riding…

Truck and bus accidents caused 4,440 fatalities and 119,000 injuries on U.S. roads in 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s annual report. Large commercial trucks pose a danger to smaller passenger vehicles on the roadway.…

Fire Burns Your Home Then, protect your property by securing your home. Board up damaged windows and doors. Remove valuables and important documents. Turn off power if necessary. Prepare Inventory of Damaged Property Include the age, brand, model number…

10 Lessons from my Decade as an Insurance Attorney & Claims Examiner By Richard Rizk Introduction In a far and distant land, I defended and shut down the very insurance claims you and your clients battle every day. From 1990 to 1996 I worked as Nationwide…

Depending on the severity of your injuries, if you have been involved in a traffic accident while using your bike, it is important to take certain steps. Bike riders are required to follow traffic law, one of which is the requirement of reporting the…

Bikes are generally required to follow the same traffic laws as motor vehicles. A major difference between bikes and cars, however, is insurance. Auto insurance is mandatory for road vehicles in Oregon, whereas the law does not require bicyclists using…

In Oregon, your auto insurance company is required to pay medical bills and certain other living expenses, such as ongoing lost wages, medication, and in home assistance care while you are recovering from a motor vehicle accident. This “no-fault” coverage…

Insurance claims can be a complex process, Portland insurance claims lawyer Richard Rizk discusses Long Term Disability and Insurance issues. "The appeal letter is awesome! I recommend you (Richard Rizk) to anyone who has gone up against those big…