2020

If you are in a car accident that you did not cause, you may know you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and property repairs. In Arizona, the auto insurance company of the at-fault driver will be responsible for paying for your losses. It can be difficult, however, to know how to protect...

When another person’s careless or wanton act gives you an injury, you have the right to hold that person accountable in Arizona. You can do so in one of two ways: a personal injury claim or a lawsuit. These are two different legal processes. You will most likely have an injury claim, not a...

Fire Prevention Week was October 4-10. Residents of Arizona should, however, be aware of fire hazards and how to prevent burn injury risks year-round. Fires are a significant cause of property damages, serious personal injuries and deaths in the US each year. The US Fire Administration reported 1,318,500 fires, 3,655 deaths and 15,200 injuries...

If somebody’s negligence gave you an injury that will impact you for the foreseeable future or the rest of your life, it would not be fair to only receive compensation from that person for your past or current losses. You should not have to pay out of pocket for any of the losses you...

A car accident in Phoenix can disrupt your life in many ways. While a financial award will not solve all of your problems, it can help you move forward with greater peace of mind. In Arizona, the driver or party that caused your car accident will be responsible for your damages. The compensation you...

The products you rely on every day should not threaten your health or safety. You and your family should be able to trust in the quality and effectiveness of the products you purchase. Unfortunately, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) publishes new items with known dangerous defects almost daily. Browse through the recalled items...

Who is liable is a tricky question to answer after any type of motor vehicle wreck. Since Arizona is a fault state, it is necessary to determine liability before you can recover compensation for a car accident. If your crash involved a tractor-trailer, it can be even more difficult to understand fault. Unlike a...

Cell phones are behind many auto accidents in Arizona and around the US. In 2018 alone, 2,841 people died in car accidents involving distracted drivers. Nine percent of all fatal accidents in the last seven years have involved driver distractions. The number one driver distraction is the cell phone. Cell phones are so dangerous...

The novel COVID-19 pandemic has generated many legal questions from victims and their families. Law firms around the world have received phone calls from potential clients describing possible claims connected to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. While you may imagine an injury such as a broken bone when you think of filing a personal injury lawsuit,...

After you file an insurance claim for a personal injury or property damage in Arizona, the company will assign an insurance claims adjuster to your case. This will be the professional you speak to about your claim and losses. The adjuster will also be the person in charge of accepting or denying your case,...