Portlanders don’t need a traffic study to know these merges are dangerous. We feel it in our grip on the steering wheel. We see it in the sudden brake lights. We experience it in the daily near-misses that somehow don’t make the news. Two spots stand out as uniquely hazardous: The west-side Ross Island Bridge…

Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for being able to drive safely, particularly if you’re driving a commercial truck. Unfortunately, some commercial truck drivers have sleep apnea, which makes getting a good night’s sleep much harder and increases the likelihood of fatigue-related accidents. Worse still, establishing that a truck driver with sleep apnea caused…

Truck accidents caused by eating or drinking are more common than many people think – and they can cause serious injuries or even death. When a commercial driver takes their eyes off the road to grab a bite or sip from a cup, it only takes a moment for disaster to strike. Why Eating or…

Injuries from a fall on someone else’s property can leave you dealing with pain, bills, and missed work while the owner’s insurer looks for reasons to deny the claim. The core issue remains simple: proving negligence in a Portland slip and fall case requires clear proof that a dangerous condition existed, the property owner had…

Truck crashes bring sudden concerns about fault, medical bills, and lost income. You deserve compensation for all of your losses. However, you will first have to establish that someone else’s negligence caused the truck accident and your injuries. At Rizk Law, we have over 20 years of experience proving negligence in truck accidents in Portland….

Understanding how truck accident injury compensation in Portland works helps you plan for medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term changes to your life. Oregon law sets some clear ground rules. However, the details depend on your injuries, the insurance policies involved, and how strong your evidence looks when negotiations begin. The Portland truck accident lawyers…

A pre-existing condition to the same body part will affect how insurers, courts, and juries handle your truck accident claim. You still have a right to recover for the new injury, but an old injury to the same body part complicates the journey. Oregon law allows you to recover compensation for the aggravation and any…

Truck accidents can cause life-altering consequences for victims and their families. Sometimes responsibility for those consequences falls directly on the truck driver or the trucking company. However, that’s not always the case. Sometimes, poor road conditions are to blame for these devastating collisions. If poor road conditions caused a truck accident that upended your life,…

Recovering from a car crash is not only about getting back on your feet – it’s also about protecting your right to full financial recovery. One of the most effective ways to strengthen your personal injury claim is to follow through with prescribed physical therapy. Doing so documents your ongoing pain, progress, and long-term prognosis,…

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…