Distracted driving car crashes are on the rise in Oregon. Between 2013 and 2017, there were 95 fatalities from crashes involving a distracted driver, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). In that same period, distracted driving crashes caused more than 18,400 injuries. Cellphones are one of the most common distractions for drivers. When…
The legal team at Rizk Law is very pleased to announce that senior attorney Richard Rizk has been named one of the Best Lawyers in Portland by BirdEye. Our firm has also been selected by BirdEye for its Best Law Firms 2019 list. BirdEye named the top 10 law firms in more than 100 of…
On Sunday, Portland Police made two arrests in a street racing raid near Swan Island as part of an operation targeting street racers, defined as those who gather together to take part in driving behaviors that are dangerous. One man was arrested after he fled the area while another was taken into custody because of…
Most people know that getting behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated is an irresponsible and costly decision. The dangers of drunk driving are well understood, but too often people who are not willing to get behind the wheel drunk are willing to do it while tired. While driving drunk is certainly the more…
Fatigued-related car accidents are on the rise, even though driving while tired is extremely dangerous and more likely to cause bad accidents. National statistics show large numbers of drivers have been behind the wheel while they are tired and have even fallen asleep at the wheel at some point. Below, you can learn more about…
Personal injury protection (PIP) is an important part of insurance policies that are issued in the state of Oregon. In fact, all automotive insurance policies that are issued must include a minimum PIP coverage of at least $15,000. When you file a claim after a car accident, PIP will cover the necessary and reasonable medical…
This may sound extreme, but one poorly-worded, unclear statement from you to an insurance adjuster after a car accident can seriously hurt your chances of recovering fair compensation. Insurance adjusters are ready to pounce on anything they can use to discredit you and give them a reason to deny your claim. That is why it…
The time after an auto accident is confusing enough for the drivers of both vehicles. When there are passengers involved, they often are uncertain about how to deal with their damages and how to get their hands on financial compensation through an insurance claim or lawsuit. At Rizk Law, we help victims of car accidents…
On June 4th, the Oregon Senate voted against a bill that would have eliminated the state’s $500,000 cap on compensation for pain and suffering damages suffered by personal injury victims. Backers of the bill do not have much hope it will be revived before the 2019 legislative session concludes at the end of June. The…
It has been nearly seven years since an 11-year-old girl died in downtown Portland while riding on a party bus to a quinceanera. The girl fell out of one of the bus’s windows and was fatally injured. The company that was operating the bus did not have the required city permits, and unfortunately, the problem…