Change in Seasons Increases Risk of Slips and Falls in Portland

Portland’s transition between seasons brings beautiful autumn foliage and refreshing winter rains. Unfortunately, changes in seasons increase the risk of slips and falls in Portland. If you sustained injuries due to dangerous conditions caused by seasonal weather on someone else’s property, call Rizk Law today for a free consultation with an experienced Portland slip and…

When Is It Too Late to Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident

If you suffered injuries in a collision weeks, months, or even years ago, you may wonder whether it is too late to get a lawyer for a car accident claim. In most cases, it is not too late until Oregon’s legal deadline to file a lawsuit has passed. However, every week you wait can make…

How Speeding Contributes to Truck Accidents in Portland

Commercial trucks traveling at excessive speeds can have devastating consequences. Large trucks weighing up to 80,000 pounds require significantly more time and distance to come to a complete stop than passenger vehicles. When truck drivers exceed posted limits, they drastically reduce their ability to avoid collisions. If you suffered injuries in a speeding truck accident,…

AI Tools Don’t Replace an Experienced Local Lawyer

Richard Rizk, founder and senior attorney at Rizk Law says it best. “AI is like fire If contained it provides warmth for shelter and flames for cooking. However, when its embers scatter, danger will soon knock on your door. Consumers often favor expediency over quality, long term goals, and patient strategy. As a result, many…

Common Car Accident Myths and the Truth Behind Them

Car accidents are highly traumatic events, and dealing with the aftermath can be extraordinarily frustrating. It doesn’t help that there is a significant amount of car accident myths in Portland, which can complicate the insurance claims process. If you have injuries from a recent car accident, it’s vital that you separate fact from fiction. Common…

Contemporaneous Incident Reports

A major issue impacting injured persons at Oregon ski resorts and recreation venues is the frequent refusal by these entities to provide copies of contemporaneously created incident reports. These reports are typically completed immediately following an accident and contain crucial information, such as: Who had the right of way (e.g., whether the downhill skier or…

What Happens If My Uber Driver Gets into an Accident

You’re heading home in an Uber, enjoying a chance to relax and let someone else drive. Suddenly, you hear tires squealing and feel your Uber collide with another car. You’re dazed, possibly injured, and wondering what comes next. Sound familiar? Countless Oregon residents have faced this situation in recent years. Here’s what to do after…

When You Should Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in Portland

A car accident can be traumatic, affecting every area of your life. You can suddenly have costly medical bills, traumatic injuries, and a long recovery process. However, you may also be in a minor accident, such as a simple bumper kiss that doesn’t damage the car or hurt the people inside. The big question you…

Truck Blind Spot Accidents

Every day, semi-trucks transport millions of goods throughout Portland and Oregon. Because they are much larger than typical cars, trucks have several blind spots that limit their drivers’ visibility. If you get involved in a blind spot accident with a semi-truck, the results can be devastating, even catastrophic, due to a truck’s massive size and…

Difference Between a Truck and Car Accident

While people commonly refer to any vehicle collision as a “car accident,” there are significant legal and practical differences between car and truck crashes. Truck accident cases tend to be much more complex due to the severity of injuries, multiple liable parties, higher insurance coverage limits, and federal regulations governing the trucking industry. Unlike standard…