In 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 severe injuries. Truck accidents can be violent and catastrophic because of a truck’s size. Understanding…
Portland’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 a neighborhood greenway that will connect the West Hills to the Willamette River. While Flanders…
There are many reasons why you should call the police after a collision involving one or more vehicles. The most important reason is to get first responders to the scene to assist those in need of medical assistance. However, a police report also provides valuable information if you need to file a claim. Rizk Law…
When 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 resolving a claim. Rizk Law explains more about the differences between settlements and verdicts in…
Now that summer is beginning to reveal longer and warmer days, it is time to get back outside again in Portland. To inspire Portlanders, as well as visitors exploring the city for the first time, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has developed some great programs and resources. Read on to discover some places to…
Early Saturday morning, Portland had its 26th traffic death of 2021. That number is already twice the number of traffic fatalities at the same time last year. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) says the city’s spike in traffic deaths emphasizes the urgent need to implement more pedestrian safety improvements throughout the state. If you…
The number of fatalities from car crashes rose steadily throughout the U.S. until 2016. Since that time, the number of traffic deaths began to decrease by a small percentage each year until 2020. During the pandemic, however, those numbers rose again sharply by an astonishing eight percent, despite there being less miles traveled and fewer…
If 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 can tempt accident victims to accept the first offer from the insurance company, even if…
Portland is recognized as a pedestrian-friendly community. Under the Vision Zero program, strategic improvement planning places the safety of pedestrians above all others on the road. Despite Portland’s “Strategy for People Movement” plans, 58 people, including 18 pedestrians, died in traffic accidents in 2020. If a motor vehicle hit you as a pedestrian, you may…
Rizk Law is committed to obtaining justice for all people injured at the hands of another. A jury has now found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Through our justice system and this jury’s deliberation, George Floyd’s murderer was held accountable. While some progress has…