Auto Accident News

On day six since last week’s series of snow and ice storms in and around Portland, many hazards are still impacting the area. In addition to the icy roads and downed trees and power lines, there have been widespread power outages throughout multiple counties. On…

Portland’s last traffic death of 2020 happened on New Year’s Eve along SE 122nd Avenue, one of the most dangerous streets in the city. This pedestrian fatality marked the 18th for 2020, and the 58th traffic death overall for Portland. Yet another preventable…

SE Powell Boulevard is one of the top 30 most dangerous roads for accidents in Portland. In the past month alone, there have already been a few fatalities from car crashes. Rizk Law discusses the most recent incidents along SE Powell Boulevard in Portland.…

Commuting along SW 185th Avenue can be a harrowing experience whether you are a local resident or an out-of-state driver. The traffic along this route is extremely heavy, especially during peak travel times, and there is often congestion. When you add…

A driver struck and killed one pedestrian and injured at least five others on Monday afternoon. The spree of seemingly targeted hit-and-run incidents spanned a 15-block area in Southeast Portland. Police arrested the yet-unidentified driver and took him…

Multiple truck crashes happened Tuesday on interstate 84 in eastern Oregon, closing down traffic in both directions for more than four hours. In all, the incidents affected approximately 100 miles of the snowy and icy freeway. One collision, which happened…

There is increased concern about parking and safety for snow recreation enthusiasts in Oregon this winter. As designated parking areas fill to capacity, visitors have been parking their vehicles in dangerous areas, including along the roadside. Rizk…

When a semi-truck, 18-wheeler or other commercial motor vehicle (CMV) has a tire blowout, the results can be serious or life threatening. If you get injured in a crash with a commercial truck that was caused by a tire blowout, how can you determine who…

A pilot program being introduced by a federal agency proposes allowing drivers as young as 18 to operate commercial trucks across state lines. The trucking industry supports this proposal and believes the program could help to reduce instability in the…

Driving without a license is illegal in Oregon, as in other states, and yet according to AAA, about 20 percent of collisions are caused by unlicensed individuals. If you are involved in a crash with an unlicensed driver, do you know your legal rights?…