Accidents involving motorcycles are some of the most serious crashes on Arizona roadsm therefor is important to know what to do after a motorcycle accident. The standard design of a motorcycle offers very minimal protection from impact with other vehicles. Potential issues that may contribute to, or cause, a motorcycle accident include driver error, improper traffic control devices, poorly...
Continue ReadingWhen people think about traumatic brain injuries, high-impact contact sports and catastrophic accidents may first come to mind. Injuries to the brain, after all, must take an enormous force to occur. However, the reality is that a TBI can happen to anyone. For example, a slip on wet pavement, a seemingly minor fender bender, or an object that falls...
Continue ReadingNegotiations and lawsuits involving a brain injury can settle in a few months to up to two years. But this time frame can be longer or shorter depending on the severity of the brain injuries involved and whether the case goes to trial. However, many factors can affect these claims and your ability to settle for the financial damages...
Continue ReadingIn the state of Arizona, the statute of limitations for car accidents is two years from the date of your accident. However, exceptions do exist and the law is complex to navigate without legal guidance. Many injured car accident victims in Arizona miss the deadline for filing a claim simply because they do not realize they can or believe...
Continue ReadingIn the last 50 years, some of Arizona’s cities’ population has grown exponentially. Phoenix went from just under a million people to almost five million. Tucson has doubled in size since the end of the last century. With every newcomer to Arizona comes the need for infrastructure such as housing, schools, businesses, service industries, and of course, roads to...
Continue ReadingNot all car accident injuries are emergencies, but they are all important to treat as quickly as possible. Broken bones, bleeding cuts, and disorienting concussions are often treated at the scene. An ambulance may be called or a person may be taken to the hospital after a car accident for immediate medical care. But what about injuries that become...
Continue ReadingAny time you find yourself dealing with neck pain after a car accident, seeking medical treatment and support is paramount. However, what happens when neck pain does not show up immediately after the accident? Many people find themselves worrying about whether they can tie that neck pain back to the accident and how they can recover compensation for the...
Continue ReadingWhen you experience pain, your first priority is to discover where the pain is coming from and why. Anyone who has recently been in a car accident should always look first to this as the cause, even if it has been several days since the accident occurred. This is known as delayed pain after a car accident, and many...
Continue ReadingAlthough commercial truck accidents are not as talked about as traditional passenger vehicle collisions, semi truck statistics reveal they often cause more severe damage. The law states that any vehicle carrying over 10,000 pounds is considered a truck, but often times these trucks carry much more. Sometimes trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Although commercial truck accidents are...
Continue ReadingIf you have recently been in a car accident, it is commonly believed that all injuries are immediately obvious. External damage and internal pain are assessed right after the crash. But one of the most alarming experiences is sudden chest pain hours, days, or even weeks afterward. This is known as delayed chest pain after a car 1accident, and...
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