Motor vehicle accidents are a fairly common occurrence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were approximately 6,296,000 million car accidents in 2015. They resulted in 32,539 fatalities, and 1,715,000 injuries. In 2016, there were 34,439 vehicle-related fatalities. Approximately 94 percent of all accidents are attributable to human error. The advent of self-driving cars is supposed…

If your child has been injured, whether through negligence or deliberate malice on the part of someone else, your world turns upside down. You have medical bills to pay, trauma to cope with, and a host of other problems that can leave you feeling as though you’re standing on quicksand. An experienced child injury attorney…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “More than 2.6 million children 0-19 years old are treated in the emergency department each year for sports and recreation-related injuries.” Some of the most common sports injuries include sprains and strains, broken bones, scrapes and bruises, and concussions. Of course, this risk is part of the game: you…

Providence Bridge Pedal Sunday, August 12th, 5:30 am – 9:00 am SW Naito Parkway and Taylor See More Upcoming Events Marquam Express Start the morning by pedaling up on the Marquam Bridge and enjoy a light breakfast then biking through downtown Portland on I-405 and over the Fremont Bridge before joining the full Bridge Pedal…

There are many reasons why victims of child sexual abuse may stay silent about the horrors they experienced for years—or possibly the rest of their lives. In recent months, the #MeToo movement online has inspired millions of people to share their experiences of sexual assault, including sex abuse as children. While many people sharing #MeToo…

Yesterday at the Old Spaghetti Factory South Portland business community members, local residents, and property owners met with Portland Police and a representative from the Mayor’s Office. It has been five weeks since the campers have occupied this area in South Portland. The City admitted they took a hands-off approach and they were apologetic about…

“I am going to share with you what I learned from this tragedy… This is what I have done to be better prepared if something traumatic happens in the future. My hope is that this will help save you or someone you love extra pain, struggle and challenge if you are ever in an emergency situation….

“Proving that a collision caused a broken leg is easy,” . . . states Alex Pletch, Attorney at Rizklaw. “Soft tissue injuries, such as strains and sprains, do not show up on x-rays so they are not easy to prove. Insurance companies devalue claims when there is no obvious wound or broken bone. Doctors and…

My name is Sam Pope and here is my story… After 15 months at Rizk Law, I know this work is the best way for me to use my skills to help those who need it most. My path to becoming a law clerk, and soon to be an attorney, was not a typical one, but…

Accidents Do Happen BUT things CAN turn around when you have a great team working for you. Mr. Bell Shares His Story Mr. Bell was driving a company vehicle during his shift at the Moda Center when a negligent driver crashed into him. The collision was only moderate in terms of severity, but it was serious…