Accidents in Phoenix and throughout the state can cause significant injuries. When others negligently cause accidents and injuries, the victims are entitled to pursue compensation for their losses by filing personal injury lawsuits. However, some people with pre-existing conditions suffer an exacerbation of injury because of their accidents. In other words, the victims’ underlying pre-existing injuries might be aggravated...
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in an automobile accident or are close to someone who has, you are familiar with the emotional shock that can affect the victim of the accident. Beyond the immediate physical injury and damage to property, an automobile accident victim will experience short and often long-term trauma that effects his or her confidence and decision...
Continue ReadingSocial media makes it possible to share a variety of information with friends and loved ones, but that same feature can lead to some serious legal problems. Many people share their emotions and frustrations in status updates as well as the details of their daily activities. Important news, from the announcement of a new baby to a cross-country move...
Continue ReadingBeing involved in a hit and run accident can be devastating for anyone. It can have serious mental and physical consequences. However, knowing who will cover the expenses can be a huge source of relief in these situations. Understanding the complex method of payment for a hit and run car accident will help you to be best equipped to garner...
Continue ReadingHeading down the road or highway and coming across a wrong-way driver can be a terrifying and catastrophic experience. Unfortunately, the number of these types of car accidents has increased over the years. But why is that? Our Phoenix personal injury legal team wanted to investigate to find out more. Over 10 years ago, law enforcement officers and officials...
Continue ReadingThere may be no greater surprise than the violent shock of a car accident. Most have experienced this in one form or another over the years. You’re driving along, and everything is fine. But then, out of nowhere, a car slams into you. Your seatbelt tightens around your body, and the airbag deploys. Debris scatters across the pavement. Your...
Continue ReadingWhat are some Causes of Distracted Driving? It’s hard to listen to the radio for any interval of time without hearing about the stark reality of just how dangerous reckless driving is. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association, driving while distracted is at least as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol, so why do...
Continue ReadingWhen an individual suffers an injury that resulted from the negligence of another, they are encouraged to contact the insurance company of the one who is liable. The insurance company will conduct an investigation of the matter and respond to you or your personal injury attorney with their findings. However, like civil defendants, insurance providers also have legal input...
Continue ReadingAt some point in a person’s life, they will most likely be involved in some sort of car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident. Although we all hope that the accident we are in will be nothing more than a slight dent in our bumper, sometimes life can take a turn for the worst and leave us in an...
Continue ReadingIn 2018, 146 people were injured each day in Arizona. A total of 127,056 auto accidents took place that year in the Grand Canyon state, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). These collisions left 53,376 people injured and 1,010 people dead. The ADOT also reports that every 8 hours and 46 minutes, a person was killed in...
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