After an accident, an insurance representative may quickly call you to offer “help” with medical bills, car repairs, or lost income in exchange for a settlement. Why? A maxim of insurance claim management (as relayed to me by a high-level claim manager) is: “The value of legitimate, worthy claims, generally increases with time”. Time provides…
If you were partly at fault for an accident in Oregon, it is easy to feel like that is the end of the road. But Oregon law does not work that way. Shared fault does not automatically cancel a claim. The law looks at what each person did and then adjusts recovery based on their…
A Letter of Protection (L.O.P.) is a written agreement—usually from a personal injury attorney to a healthcare provider—indicating a provider will be paid from the client’s future settlement or court award. Medical providers may attempt to persuade their patients to sign a Letter of Protection. If asked to sign off on a Lien or Letter…
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…
A major issue impacting injured persons at Oregon ski resorts and recreation venues is the frequent refusal by these entities to provide copies of contemporaneously created incident reports. These reports are typically completed immediately following an accident and contain crucial information, such as: Who had the right of way (e.g., whether the downhill skier or…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death in Portland and throughout Oregon. As the Oregon Health Authority reports, the number of fatal TBI cases surpassed 1,200 during one recent year, marking a 44 percent increase over the past decade. Even when a traumatic brain injury is not deadly, it can…
Car accidents can occur when least expected. Regardless of how safe of a driver you may be, if a negligent driver is sharing the roads with you, you may fall victim to a crash caused by their reckless actions. While a car accident can be physically and financially devastating when you suffer injuries and losses,…
Individuals who have been injured in a personal injury accident due to the actions of a negligent party have the legal right to pursue damages for their losses. To recover damages, one must file a personal injury claim. When filing your personal injury claim, your lawyer can help you understand the difference between damages like…
Using public transportation is a routine part of daily life for many Oregonians. However, what happens when a seemingly ordinary act, like boarding a bus, takes an unexpected turn with a slip-and-fall? Accidents, though unforeseen, can have profound consequences, leaving individuals injured and uncertain about the steps to take next. Rizk Law lawyers recognize the…
As winter transforms the Oregon landscape, the allure of the open road and the crisp, cool air beckons many motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, beneath the picturesque facade lies an invisible threat that can lead to severe or fatal accidents: ice. There are a multitude of causes for motorcycle accidents on icy roads, but some are more…