Trucking accidents can cause untold harm to victims and their loved ones. The effects of these collisions may completely upend their lives and require permanent adjustment to new conditions. The suddenness with which these accidents occur often leaves victims and their families in shock and unsure of what to do next. If your family is…
If you suffered injuries in a crash involving a commercial vehicle in Portland, the type of driver’s license the operator had could affect how your claim unfolds. Different types of commercial licenses are subject to different legal limits. If the truck driver exceeded those restrictions, that could raise serious questions about their training, supervision, and…
Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for being able to drive safely, particularly if you’re driving a commercial truck. Unfortunately, some commercial truck drivers have sleep apnea, which makes getting a good night’s sleep much harder and increases the likelihood of fatigue-related accidents. Worse still, establishing that a truck driver with sleep apnea caused…
After an accident, an insurance representative may quickly call you to offer “help” with medical bills, car repairs, or lost income in exchange for a settlement. Why? A maxim of insurance claim management (as relayed to me by a high-level claim manager) is: “The value of legitimate, worthy claims, generally increases with time”. Time provides…
Truck accidents caused by eating or drinking are more common than many people think – and they can cause serious injuries or even death. When a commercial driver takes their eyes off the road to grab a bite or sip from a cup, it only takes a moment for disaster to strike. Why Eating or…
Worn-out wipers can turn an ordinary Oregon rainstorm into a real threat with far-reaching consequences. Oregon drivers are responsible for keeping their vehicles safe to drive in all conditions, which includes changing windshield wipers regularly. If another driver crashed into you because they couldn’t see through their own windshield, you shouldn’t have to deal with…
Did you slip and fall while you were on someone else’s property in Portland, Oregon? If so, you could be entitled to financial compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. However, you must show that the property owner was negligent in the upkeep and maintenance of their premises. To win your case, you’ll need considerable evidence…
If you were partly at fault for an accident in Oregon, it is easy to feel like that is the end of the road. But Oregon law does not work that way. Shared fault does not automatically cancel a claim. The law looks at what each person did and then adjusts recovery based on their…
Did you recently sustain injuries in a rental car accident in Portland, Oregon? If so, your mind is likely swimming with questions like, “Who pays after a rental car accident?” and “Do I need a lawyer following an accident in a rental car in Portland?” The team at Rizk Law can answer your questions and…
A Letter of Protection (L.O.P.) is a written agreement—usually from a personal injury attorney to a healthcare provider—indicating a provider will be paid from the client’s future settlement or court award. Medical providers may attempt to persuade their patients to sign a Letter of Protection. If asked to sign off on a Lien or Letter…