Help! My car is defective and caused an accident – Do I need a lawyer? Our Phoenix personal injury attorneys hear this quite frequently. It is no surprise that today’s automobiles are much safer than ever. Technologies, devices, and equipment ensure car passengers and drivers are well-protected. Seat belts, road and vehicle condition monitoring computers, crumple zones, airbags, and...
Continue ReadingIn the state of Arizona, the statute of limitations for car accidents is two years from the date of your accident. However, exceptions do exist and the law is complex to navigate without legal guidance. Many injured car accident victims in Arizona miss the deadline for filing a claim simply because they do not realize they can or believe...
Continue ReadingAlthough commercial truck accidents are not as talked about as traditional passenger vehicle collisions, semi truck statistics reveal they often cause more severe damage. The law states that any vehicle carrying over 10,000 pounds is considered a truck, but often times these trucks carry much more. Sometimes trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Although commercial truck accidents are...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been driving for years or decades and haven’t had to deal with your insurance provider, consider yourself lucky. Perhaps you have been a driver who caused a car accident, which requires a slightly different way of dealing with your auto insurance provider. If you have recently been involved in an accident that you did not cause, it’s...
Continue ReadingSlip and fall injury claims, as shown by slip and fall accident statistics, are common in Phoenix and throughout the state of Arizona. Falling in Walmart, slipping outside of a restaurant, or tripping inside a mall can all result in serious injury and harm. Businesses and property owners have the legal responsibility to keep their property free from potential...
Continue ReadingWhat Does Contingency Fee Mean? 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...
Continue ReadingCurrently, at least 25% of Americans continue to work from home as an effect of the pandemic. But what about the thought of a work-from-home injury? How is that factored, and what coverage is available? At the height of the coronavirus in 2020, over 3.9 million Americans completed their jobs from their home offices. Some businesses continued these remote...
Continue ReadingAccidents 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 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...
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...
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