Car Struck by Drunk Driver
(Total Settlements)
FACTS: Client’s vehicle struck by a drunk driver with a blood alcohol content over twice the legal limit.
INJURIES: Concussion with loss of consciousness and multiple rib fractures. Neck and back sprains.
Car Rear-Ended by Police Vehicle
FACTS: Client, a seat belted passenger, was injured when the vehicle he was in was rear ended by a police vehicle responding to an unrelated incident.
INJURIES: Client suffered brain injury, headaches, vision problems, and lumbar disc herniations.
Tow Trucker Causes Log Roll in Clatsop Co
FACTS: Log semi truck traveling about 50mph, when the at-fault tow truck driver abruptly pulls out in front of client log truck operator, rolling log truck and temporarily pinning in client. Litigated Case.
INJURIES: Arm and rib injuries.
Garbage Truck Rear Ends Motorist
FACTS: Truck driver had alcohol on his breath. Injuries included: neck strain, left-sided pain and concussion. Chiropractic treatment. Accident occurred at I-26 east at Jefferson near common backup area at tunnel.
INJURIES: Neck strain, left-sided pain, concussion.
Hot Air Balloon Lands Hard in Newberg
FACTS: Couple on a romantic hot air balloon ride. He proposes, she accepts. Pilot error caused their basket to drop like dead weight, bounce, and drop again. Both balloon riders signed a full waiver and release before the flight. Litigated case.
INJURIES: Each client fractures foot.
Car Rear-Ended at High Speed
FACTS: Client was rear-ended at a high speed. Insurance companies who provided liability and underinsured coverages each paid respective policy limits after considering Rizk Law’s detailed demands.
INJURIES: After the collision client underwent an anterior cervical discectomy at C6-C7.
82nd Ave T-Bone Fractures
FACTS: Two friends T-Boned on 82nd Ave in S.E. Portland. Fault admitted, but at fault driver does not have enough assets or insurance. Outstanding medical bills negotiated down accordingly.
INJURIES: Client #1: Fractured hip, injured rib & clavicle; Client #2: Fractured pelvis and injured sacrum.
Underinsured Driver Causes Rear-end Car Crash. Fruitland, Idaho
FACTS: An underinsured driver struck the side rear quarter panel of Plaintiff’s vehicle. PIP Insurance initially denied paying the claim, defining it as a minor impact collision. ERISA lien consisted of majority of the third-party settlement ($50,000). After filing a lawsuit against PIP, this lien was paid, in addition to $5,000 of attorney fees and $1,461.50 in wage loss. Third-party party settlement was $50,000 and UIM Settlement was $110,000.
INJURIES: Cervical radiculopathy at C5-C6, cervical sprain, thoracic sprain, right wrist and hand sprain.
Golf Cart Accident in Moda Lot
FACTS: Moda center employee driving a golf cart leaving a park garage. A Cadillac crashed into the golf cart. Client jumped out of the cart trying to avoid impact. Insurer contested claim.
INJURIES: Chronic back pain, “right foot drop”, bulging disc L4-5, nerve issues.
Milwaukee, OR: Confused Elderly Driver
FACTS: Client eating lunch in her parked car. Elderly at-fault driver confused brake and gas pedals, hitting gas rather than brake. Litigated case.
INJURIES: Strain of ligaments in neck, sprain of lumbar, radiculopathy, sprain of wrist, sprain of hip, annulus bulge L1-5 & S1.