All it takes is one glance away from the road for a motorist to cause a tragic accident. And as a victim of this horrifying crash, you can be left with financial, emotional, and physical hardships that can forever change your life. Yet, if you suffered harm in a Phoenix distracted driving accident because another motorist was not paying...
Continue ReadingAccording to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there were over 500 heat-related deaths in Arizona in 2021. While this loss of life is tragic, it isn’t necessarily surprising. Phoenix is the hottest large city in the country, with Tucson ranking third on the list. When the heat rises, universal guidelines and tips suggest staying inside and drinking plenty...
Continue ReadingA commercial truck accident is one of the worst vehicle accidents. Because commercial vehicles are often much heavier and larger than your car or even a full-size pickup truck, you could suffer severe to catastrophic injuries or even death in a commercial truck accident. Commercial trucks include tractor-trailer trucks, buses, ambulances, fire trucks, box vans, tow trucks, and other...
Continue ReadingIn the wake of any truck accident, everyone wants to know what happened and who was to blame. Lawyers, insurance adjusters, law enforcement, and courts answer these questions by investigating the cause of the crash. Discovering the cause allows them to decide who owes you compensation for your injuries and losses. Truck accidents have myriad potential causes. They’re often...
Continue ReadingAfter an accident, even one that causes significant injuries, many people question whether they need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Do you, for example, require a personal injury lawyer to help handle the aftermath of a car accident? Can a personal injury lawyer bring value to a slip and fall claim? In general, you should contact a lawyer...
Continue ReadingA concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head, a hard fall to the ground, or any other occurrence resulting in the jarring or shaking of the brain inside the cranium such as an auto accident. A person can suffer a concussion without any visible injuries to the face or head, and...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one suddenly puts a tremendous strain on your entire family. You are dealing with profound grief and confusion; in some cases, you may feel angry. All of these emotions are perfectly normal reactions to a loss. When you expect the loss, you can temper some of your feelings. A sudden loss may exacerbate these feelings. When...
Continue ReadingTruck rollover accidents that involve passenger vehicles are often deadly because of trucks’ size and weight. Even an empty box trailer is heavy enough to crush a passenger vehicle. A tractor-trailer truck may roll over for many reasons, including the actions of another driver, weather, or truck driver error. When traveling with trucks on the road, keep your eye...
Continue ReadingWhile semi-truck drivers must check and double-check traffic in their blind spots, those driving passenger vehicles must mind the trucker’s blind spots. A truck with a 53-foot trailer has significant blind spots in the front, rear, and on both sides of the truck. In certain cases, the driver of a passenger vehicle has a higher percentage of liability in...
Continue ReadingTruck accidents cause widespread destruction and catastrophic injuries. With the help of an experienced truck accident attorney, victims of those crashes can hope to secure compensation to help them pay for their medical care, replace lost income, and move forward with their lives. Here’s a review of the many types of truck accidents for which a truck accident attorney...
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