Category: Auto Accident News
Earthquake Safety Tips for Drivers
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentJust one day after the March 22nd massive Oso, Washington landslide that followed a minor earthquake in the area, a series of small earthquakes rumbled beneath Government Camp and caught the attention of residents and State Geologists. Over the next …
Read moreFRA Puts Metro-North on Notice
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentOn December 1, 2013, a Metro-North train derailment from Poughkeepsie, New York, to Grand Central Terminal in New York City occurred as it approached a sharp bend in the Bronx, while the train was hurtling at 82 mph, far over …
Read moreDouble Fatal Truck Crash on I-84
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentOnce again, a deadly combination of heavy fog and icy roads contributed to multiple commercial motor vehicle crashes on Highway 84 east of Pendleton Sunday night, March 2nd, claiming the lives of two men. After 16 hours of crash scene investigation by …
Read moreYellow Traffic Light Means Don’t Enter
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentApproaching an intersection, as the light changes to yellow, do you stop or proceed through the intersection, hoping that cross traffic will wait for you to cross before proceeding? The Oregon Drivers Manual says, when approaching an intersection: A steady …
Read moreOregon DUII – Rules of the Road
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Auto AccidentDriving while intoxicated is a serious offense, considered a Class A misdemeanor crime. In 2011, 9,878 people in the US died in drunk driving crashes – one every 53 minutes. What Are the Penalties for DUII In Oregon, if you …
Read moreMobile Devices & Auto-Pedestrian Collisions
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentPedestrian mobile phone use can be as dangerous as cell phone use while driving. While the dangers of using a cell phone while driving have received attention over the past several years, the risks associated with distracted walking can be …
Read moreCars Talk to Each Other with V2V Technology
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentThe US Department of Transportation announced that the government will issue a report in February on vehicle to vehicle communication devices for new cars and light trucks, and then will begin working on a regulatory proposal that will be issued …
Read moreWork Related Traffic Accident Tips
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentQuestion: I was injured in a car accident in Oregon while on the job. Is this a workers’ compensation matter or a car accident claim? Answer: Both, but it’s complicated Explanation: When you are driving in while working are injured as a result …
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