Category: Personal Injury News
10 Essential Strategies to Avoid Drowning Deaths
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryWhile enjoying a day at the pool or beach, accidents and injuries are probably not at the forefront of our minds. Yet, we must always be prepared for the worst. Drownings are a leading cause of death for children one …
Read moreDangers Surrounding the Fourth of July and How to Prevent Injuries
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryThe Fourth of July holiday weekend is upon us. From barbecues with family to swimming with friends, people across Oregon are sure to be celebrating. However, the holiday is not without its risks. Fireworks and pool accidents pose severe injury …
Read moreSemi-Truck Crashes Near Terwilliger Blvd. No Deaths Reported
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Auto Accident, Personal InjuryIn early June, a semi-truck rolled over onto its side, crashing on top of another vehicle. The accident occurred on a northbound stretch of Interstate 5. Fortunately, there were no deaths from the crash. However, the parties involved did sustain …
Read moreFlanders Crossing Opens Up in Portland for Bikes and Pedestrians
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryPortland’s newest bridge recently opened—but not for vehicles. Flanders Crossing, which connects two halves of Northwest Flanders Street over Interstate 405, is available to cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians. The new pedestrian bridge is part of a more significant expansion of …
Read moreHow Do Settlements Differ from Jury Verdicts?
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryWhen pursuing a civil claim for a personal injury, compensation may be awarded through a settlement or a jury-awarded verdict. While you may have heard these terms before, you may not know the advantages and disadvantages of each method of …
Read moreHow Does Maximum Medical Improvement Impact My Injury Claim?
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Personal InjuryIf you were injured because of another person’s negligence, recovery may seem frustratingly slow. There are many pressures accident victims face while trying to heal, including mounting bills for your medical care. Unfortunately, claims take time. The pressure of waiting …
Read moreShould 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. …
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