Semi-Truck and SUV collide, At least 13 people killed in crash west of Yuma
IMPERIAL, CA - Yuma news outlets KYMA and KECY say at least 13 people were killed in a crash near Imperial, California just west of Yuma on March 2, 2021, at about 6:00 a.m. According to the El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC), 25 passengers were riding in an SUV that crashed into a...
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Queen Creek community mourning the loss of Ava Mericle, 15-years old, killed in a car crash
QUEEN CREEK, AZ - Devastation and heartbreak consume the Casteel High School community after a 15-year-old student died in a car crash on Feb. 16 on her way to school. "Of course, I'm going to miss her," said Ava Mericle's friend, Noah Mayer. "Ava always had a smile on her face," said Carly Burton,...
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Why we don’t talk about sexual violence against boys — and why we should.
On February 28, the Washington Post magazine will include an in-depth story from reporter Emma Brown – excerpted from her upcoming book To Raise a Boy. The article includes prominent coverage of Adele Kimmel’s Title IX work at Public Justice. Our attorneys Stanley Marks and Richard Traulsen, have a decades-long commitment to Public Justice. Adele has worked...
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3 people are attacked in Gilbert, Pit bull gets out of backyard
GILBERT, AZ - A roaming dog attacked three people in Gilbert on February 15, 2021. The dog owner, Avauntee Andrepoint, believes her 12-year-old son did not close the gate properly and her two dogs, a huskie, and a pit bull, escaped. The victims range from a 16-yr-old girl to a man in his 70's....
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Bobby Kramer killed in wrong-way crash on Interstate 10
CHANDLER, AZ – Bobby Kramer was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 near Chandler Boulevard. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says it happened at 12:30 a.m on February 10, 2021. Troopers received multiple calls of a wrong-way driver in a silver sedan traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes on I-10 near...
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3 people are in critical condition after two vehicles crashed in North Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ - Three people are in critical condition after a suspected impaired driver caused a crash in north Phoenix Tuesday night. It happened around 7:30 PM on February 16, 2021, at Seventh Street and Clinton Street, which is just north of Peoria Avenue. According to Police the driver of a silver car crossed...
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What to Do If Your Injury Was on a Commercial Property
Property-related accidents cause thousands of serious injuries that require hospitalization each year. Some of these accidents include slip and falls, swimming pool accidents, and dog attacks. If you were injured while on a commercial property, such as a business in Phoenix, learn how to handle an accident claim. Someone may owe you compensation for...
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How to Preserve Evidence for a Truck Accident Claim
If you get injured in a truck accident in Arizona, evidence will be critical for your personal injury claim. While you may believe you have an open-and-shut case, an insurance company can make it difficult to obtain fair financial compensation. You or your truck accident attorney will need to preserve and present evidence to...
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What Is a Medical Lien on a Personal Injury Case?
One of the many new terms you may encounter during a personal injury case in Arizona is a medical lien. A medical lien is a claim that another party has to a portion of your settlement or jury verdict. It specifically describes a claim a medical provider, hospital or health insurance company has for...
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December 2020 Product Recalls
December is one of the biggest months of the year for the purchase of consumer goods. Unfortunately, not all of these goods are safe for use. The Consumer Product Safety Commission released 28 recalls in the month of December 2020. Review the highlights here to make sure your home is free from dangerous or...
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