Bad weather caused my car accident! What can I do? If you are from Arizona, you know the bad weather that comes from the monsoon season. In the past 50 years, dust storms alone caused the third-highest weather-related fatalities. Not only is the debris causing lung damage, but it also provides lessened visibility for drivers throughout the state, leading...
Continue ReadingWas your car accident caused by a defective tire or tire blowout? If so, you may be able to file a claim seeking compensation from the manufacturer. Car accidents can be caused by many different factors, including driver negligence and others. In some cases, accidents result from defective tires when a tire blowout occurs and causes the driver to...
Continue ReadingSideswipe collisions pose a serious risk to drivers and passengers alike, particularly on highways and interstates with a great deal of merging traffic, like I-10 or I-17. Often, motorists fail to properly predict the actions of others around them, making it very difficult to merge or change lanes safely. Unfortunately, inaccurately judging the movement of other drivers can substantially...
Continue ReadingDid you recently slip and fall while shopping in a Walmart store? If so, you have the right to seek compensation from the Walmart store and company. The law requires that store managers and employees use appropriate care when allowing guests—that is, customers—to visit their property. That care includes maintaining a safe environment and warning customers of potential dangers....
Continue ReadingIt can happen anywhere: a store, a sidewalk, hotel stairs, or a neighbor’s backyard. You slip, and suddenly you fall to the ground. But who is liable for such a slip and fall accident? There isn’t one single answer, frankly. Liability for a slip and fall depends on where it occurs and who is responsible for it. If you...
Continue ReadingPremises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners responsible for a wide range of accidents that happen on their property due to a dangerous, preventable situation and are not handled with reasonable care. Under Arizona law, a property owner is an implicit responsibility to maintain their premises according to basic safety standards, whether following fire safety or...
Continue ReadingIf you suffered property damage in a car accident in the past, the claim process might have proceeded relatively smoothly. You took your vehicle to a service center or had it towed there, and the mechanics at the center reviewed the damage to your vehicle. The service center might even have directly submitted the repair cost to the liable...
Continue ReadingWhen you rent an apartment, condo, single-family home, or another residence, you expect your landlord to keep the unit in good condition, including keeping it heated and cooled, preventing water leaks, and keeping the property safe. Unfortunately, some landlords do not keep their properties safe. Many are often unreachable or just don’t care. Landlords that do not take care...
Continue ReadingIndividuals who get hurt in a motorcycle accident face significant expenses, not to mention physical and emotional difficulties. It’s understandable to want to know how long it will take to pursue a lawsuit and secure compensation for their losses. Without knowing the specifics of a case, however, motorcycle accident lawyers can only give broad estimates of how long a...
Continue ReadingMillions of people own dogs, making them the most common pet in the United States. In most cases, the dogs are excellent companions and, in some, considered part of the family. Most dogs never hurt anyone. However, a dog is still an animal and could bite when scared, teased, injured, and for other reasons. You would certainly have physical...
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