Homeowners in Portland enjoy many things like lush green lawns in the summertime and skyrocketing property values all year long. In winter, homeowners also have the neat responsibility to keep their sidewalks clear of treacherous ice and debris. Although specific ordinances vary by city, Oregon law places the burden on home and property owners (and…
The Federal Motor Carrier Administration’s two-year timeline for adoption of the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) by the trucking industry received a 90-day extension by the current administration to allow truckers and carriers to ease into the ruling. From December 2017 to April 2018, any truck driver caught without an ELD will be cited…
Even though most states, including Oregon, ban texting and other kinds of cell phone use while driving, cell phone laws are sometimes difficult to enforce. With a device called a Textalyzer, police officers at the scene of an accident could tell if phone use was involved in the crash. According to the U.S. Centers for…
All across the country people are waking up to the issue of excessive use of force by police. Several instances of overt police violence have made headlines, with many encounters ending in preventable deaths. Although excessive use of force may violate the Fourth Amendment, victims of excessive police force may only pursue civil charges against…
In this video short, join Rizk Law’s paralegal, Don Nash, as he briefly introduces the Request for Production document, an important aspect of any litigation. Whether you are a potential client with a recent injury, or you are unfamiliar with the process of resolving your claim for an injury, Don will have some useful tips.
It’s a fact. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash, with the risk of motor vehicle crashes higher…
Rideshare company Lyft is proving to be serious competition for Uber. With over one million rides per day, Lyft is gaining traction in the rideshare market. Experts predict that Lyft will control a third of the rideshare market by the end of 2017. Portlanders frequently rely on ride-hailing companies like Lyft to get around when…
Although the Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge made for depressing headlines, it’s important to understand fire’s role in the forest’s life cycle. Fire is a crucial component that helps forests regrow greener and stronger than before. Our forests actually rely heavily on the occasional natural or manmade fire to renew themselves. It…
The first in a new series of short, informational films, Richard Rizk reveals the 5 reasons he believes insurance companies make low offers on claims. With experience working for and against insurance, Richard knows how to beat insurance companies at their own game. Disclaimer: Our law firm does not handle home insurance claims. We exclusively…
Sleep apnea is an often-undiagnosed disorder causing one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. When this happens, your sleep is interrupted repeatedly during the night, causing you to be tired during the day. Doctors usually can’t detect the condition during routine office visits, and no blood test can help diagnose…