Statistics show pedestrian and cyclist deaths from traffic accidents are the highest they have been in nearly three decades. With all of the focus on safety awareness, why do these numbers continue to climb and what can you do to protect yourself from either causing an accident or becoming a statistic? Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths…
By Richard Rizk Spring skiing in Oregon is a glorious experience! The blue skies, warmer weather, forgiving “corn” snow, grooving slope and side music are ingredients for great fun and sometimes, disaster. Here we examine factors that may increase the risk of après ski roadway crashes. Human Fatigue Most mountain motorists come to play in…
In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported nearly 200,000 pedestrians were struck and injured by cars, leading to 5,977 pedestrian fatalities. Unfortunately, pedestrian deaths increased 35 percent between 2008 and 2017. Since many pedestrian accidents usually happen in urban areas, ScienceDirect’s Journal of Transport & Health decided to conduct a limited…
Last weekend, two snowboarders died in the same area of Mt. Hood Meadows. On Sunday, a 45-year-old fell and died while snowboarding in Heather Canyon and on Monday evening, the body of a 47-year-old man was discovered in the same area. The 47-year-old had been expected to return home from his snowboarding trip at the…
Days, weeks or even months after an accident, the facts about what happened quickly fade from memory. However, documenting important details can help you retain that information, strengthen your personal injury claim and add credibility to your statements to insurers. Rizk Law explains what a pain journal is and what it should and should not…
If you sustained an injury in a car accident, it is likely that the insurance company for the at-fault party will contact you at home to gather some information. While the adjuster may seem friendly and even genuinely concerned, it is important to remember that his or her priority is to protect the interests of…
Countless lawsuits are reported on by The Oregonian/OregonLive when they are filed, but only a few make headlines. While many of these cases settle privately, the outcome of some lawsuits must be made public. Below, learn more about the results of some of the most notable lawsuits in 2019. At Rizk Law, we have been…
The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in Oregon is two years from the date of the accident. That may sound like a long time to someone who does not handle lawsuits on a regular basis. However, those two years can fly by, and in some cases an earlier filing deadline may…
Winter weather brings all kinds of potential dangers for pedestrians, especially when freezing temperatures and snowy weather result in icy walkways. Can property owners be liable for injuries if you slip and fall on their property? Portland City Code says yes, they can, but it is important to understand when victims could share liability as…
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has opened a criminal investigation of sexual and physical abuse allegations against staffers at Catlin Gabel School over the past three decades. The criminal investigation comes after the school released a 16-page summary of its report on an internal investigation in November. The summary accused six former faculty members of…