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…
Injuries from a fall on someone else’s property can leave you dealing with pain, bills, and missed work while the owner’s insurer looks for reasons to deny the claim. The core issue remains simple: proving negligence in a Portland slip and fall case requires clear proof that a dangerous condition existed, the property owner had…
If you sustained injuries in a truck accident in Portland, Oregon, it’s important to understand how black box data proves fault in truck crashes. By obtaining the truck’s black box data, your lawyer can establish how the accident occurred and what parties may be at fault. This is crucial for your claim’s success and a…
A few big-name, national law firms are eyeing Oregon crash victims as their next legal marketing conquest. Many of these firms have no intention of helping anyone. Rather, they set up a skeleton crew of green lawyers in a rented space with little, if any, meaningful nexus to Oregon Law other than an Oregon law…
Truck crashes bring sudden concerns about fault, medical bills, and lost income. You deserve compensation for all of your losses. However, you will first have to establish that someone else’s negligence caused the truck accident and your injuries. At Rizk Law, we have over 20 years of experience proving negligence in truck accidents in Portland….