Many injured Phoenix personal injury victims and families want to know, “What does a contingency fee mean?” A contingency fee means that a lawyer only gets paid if they win or settle your case. Have you ever seen a lawyer’s ad where they claim, “No win, no fee?” Well, that is the summarized definition of a contingency fee. It...
Continue ReadingInsurance is intended to protect individuals or businesses for a variety of reasons, such as house fires, car accidents, premises liability, lawsuits against companies, and many more. But what happens when your insurance denies a claim or is insufficient to cover all of the costs associated with the claim? What is Umbrella Coverage Many people ask the question, “what...
Continue ReadingYou may not know where to start after becoming a truck accident victim. The aftermath can become overwhelming, and what you should do may not always be clear. Ultimately, your purpose after a truck crash is to figure out what your next steps should be and what actions you should take to protect your rights, all while dealing with...
Continue ReadingAs a truck accident victim, you want to get the money you need to pay for your bills, living expenses, and other damages following a crash. Insurance and truck companies know that a quick turnaround on a claim can give them a better chance of losing less money. First offers of settlement may happen relatively quickly following a truck...
Continue ReadingOne of the most important things that must be done after there’s been an accident is to ensure the contact information of any eyewitnesses to the accident and/or who may have been in the area at the time the incident occurred is gathered. This information can be incredibly helpful for Phoenix car accident attorneys as they build your case....
Continue ReadingIf you were hurt in a traffic accident, chances are you’ll need to speak with your own insurance company to make sure they pay for your medical care, vehicle repairs, or other crash-related expenses. But you can’t always trust your insurer to treat you fairly, even though you are their customer and you’ve paid your premiums. If you say...
Continue ReadingWhen a self-driving car gets into a car crash, who is responsible? In some cases, the car manufacturer, such as Tesla, may be to blame. In other cases, the driver of the self-driving car or other motorists can bear liability. Determining who is responsible for a self-driving car accident is difficult without legal guidance. A Phoenix self-driving car accident...
Continue ReadingBig trucks pose a considerable danger on the road. Despite all the precautions in place to help keep truck drivers and others safe, big trucks may become involved in accidents more often than smaller passenger vehicles when considering the number of vehicle miles traveled. When you suffer injuries in a truck accident, you may wonder who bears liability for...
Continue ReadingIt is common for many people to experience a motor vehicle accident at some point in their lives. Truck accidents, however, are much more infrequent and, when they do occur, can cause massive damage to property and life-threatening injuries. Trucks are essential to commerce and business in the U.S. The increase in consumer demand for shipping and the need...
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...
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