Because of the high traffic volume in larger cities such as Phoenix, T-bone accidents are more common. The risk of a T-bone truck accident is higher in cities because of the number of trucks making deliveries to businesses and the number of roads entering main roads. When drivers do not stop at a traffic signal or an intersection with...
Continue ReadingBad 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 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 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...
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