Category: Personal Injury News
Should I Tell My Lawyer About a Preexisting Injury
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryIt is important to be completely honest in any legal claim. If you try to hide preexisting injuries or conditions from your attorney, it could significantly damage to the value of your claim. Rizk Law discusses preexisting conditions in a …
Read moreLegionnaires’ Outbreak in North Portland Apartment Complex
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryThe Multnomah County Health Department reported an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in an Oregon apartment complex in early January. Health department officials first became aware of a potential issue after several people in the same complex were hospitalized with pneumonia. …
Read moreIncreased Mt. Hood Traffic May Lead to More Accidents
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryThe 2021 ski season in Oregon is just beginning, but there are already concerns that there may be more accidents than in previous years. Issues this season include not only the increased traffic to and from Mount Hood but also …
Read moreTwo Common Auto Injury Traps: Oregon Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryBy Richard Rizk Most health insurance policies exclude treatment for injuries caused by someone else’s mistake. To fill that gap, Oregon requires all auto insurers to include a coverage commonly known as Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which pays “reasonable and …
Read moreWho May Be Liable When a Bike Rider Crashes Into an Open Car Door?
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryDrivers are likely to encounter many pedestrians and bicyclists in Portland. It is the driver’s responsibility to look out for these vulnerable road users, and not just when their cars are in motion. Bicyclists are often seriously injured when drivers …
Read moreCan I File a Lawsuit for Damages Caused During a Demonstration?
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryThis has been a busy year for demonstrations across the U.S. and especially in Portland. Unfortunately, although most attended these events with a peaceful protest in mind, many evolved and erupted into more extreme activity, which led to demonstrators, innocent …
Read moreNo Change in Portland’s Dangerous Driving Behavior Despite Pandemic
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryIf Portland’s death toll increases by just three more deaths, 2020 fatalities will exceed total traffic fatalities in 2019. This is a staggering reality after the city’s mandatory stay-at-home order that kept many off the roads for months. Even with implementing …
Read moreFire Outbreaks and Smoke Causing Visibility Issues for Portland Drivers
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryOn Monday night, residents in the Portland metro area were issued hazardous air quality warnings due to local wildfires and dangerous levels of smoke that have been further complicated by strong winds gusts in the area. Rizk Law discusses these …
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