It 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 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...
Continue ReadingIf a commercial truck accident injured you due to someone else’s negligence, you may face a very long and challenging road to recovery, both physically and financially. The size and weight difference between these massive vehicles and everyone else out on the road makes collisions involving a truck particularly devastating. These accidents often result in serious injuries or even...
Continue ReadingEach day in the U.S., many vehicles travels on public roadways, including various buses. In addition to hundreds of thousands of school buses, there are intercity and transit buses. Most of these vehicles are common carriers, meaning they transport passengers on regular routes for a set rate. Unfortunately, there are thousands of accidents involving buses each year, often resulting...
Continue ReadingLong before rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, many people relied on taxis to get around major cities when they did not want to drive themselves for any reason. Taxi drivers also have to have a for-hire endorsement on their licenses in many states. However, that does not mean that taxi drivers cannot end up causing or contributing to...
Continue ReadingPursuing legal action after a bus accident can be a complicated undertaking. Not only do victims of this tragic accident need to show what happened and who was responsible for the crash, but they also need to understand the applicable laws that apply to the situation and ensure that appropriate motions and documents are filed. However, if you or...
Continue ReadingIt is a traumatic experience to receive the life-altering news that a loved one has died in a motorcycle accident. As a surviving family member of a motorcycle accident victim, you likely have many questions about the events leading up to the accident and who may be responsible. The aftermath of a loved one’s motorcycle accident death can fill...
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that America has thousands of motorcyclists. The favorable weather and smooth roads make various states the perfect destination for motorcyclists. Still, American roads remain relatively dangerous for motorcyclists, with hundreds of motorcycle accidents occurring annually. The damages can be painful, lifelong, and expensive if you’ve been in a motorcycle accident. Having a motorcycle accident lawyer to...
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