Category: Auto Accident News
A Very Sad, True Mount Hood Story
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentAbout three years ago, I attended a networking group breakfast my accountant invited me to. He introduced me around. I knew some folks in the crowd making sure to smile to new faces. We chatted and sipped coffee cheerfully getting …
Read moreMount Hood Highway Improvements & Construction
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentIn 2009 an independent multi-disciplinary team in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) conducted a Road Safety Audit (RSA) of the Camp Creek Campground to Timberline Highway section on US 26. As a result of that study, ODOT …
Read moreMother Nature and Mount Hood Roadways
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentMount Hood is an active volcano and a center of seismic activity. Earthquake clusters occur annually. July 1980 and June 2002 very significant movement near Mount Hood was confirmed at the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington. The most …
Read moreA Thin Yellow Line
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentOne cause of the most serious accidents is crossing the double yellow center line. Locals report that motorists traveling eastbound on highway 26 near Brightwood stop in the fast lane and then cross the double yellow center line there to access driveways on the …
Read moreWinter Driving Safety
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentPreparation, Preparation, Preparation Some best ways to prevent an injury accident collision occur long before the key slips into the ignition. For example, Know the road. It is always best to avoid driving in bad weather conditions, especially if you don’t know …
Read moreAuto Accident While Pregnant: Pain & Suffering Claim
Posted on behalf of Rizk Law in Auto AccidentThe following information is important if you were injured in an automobile accident while pregnant. The rule discussed below also applies for other personal injury claims suffered while pregnant. Oregon Courts recognize a special claim of pain and suffering claim for fear …
Read moreParents Use Apps to Block Texting Teen Drivers
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Auto AccidentThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) added distracted driving to its 2013 “most wanted list,” and 35 states have passed laws banning cellphone use while driving. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 16 percent of all distracted driving crashes …
Read moreUnderstanding Auto Insurance Coverages
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Auto AccidentYou were in an auto accident. You have insurance. So you are covered…right? Well, maybe. Auto insurance policies contain multiple coverages. Each coverage serves a specific purpose. If your accident involves more than two vehicles, high damages or two vehicles …
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