Personal Injury

Car accidents can be devastating, leaving you with physical injuries, emotional distress, and mounting medical bills. In the aftermath of a car accident in Phoenix, you need a trusted legal partner to guide you through the complex process of seeking compensation. That partner is Begam Marks & Traulsen. In this informative guide, we will...

A person who has been injured in an accident may have to deal with medical bills, lost wages, and other costs. To cover these costs, the injured party may need to pursue a legal claim against the responsible party. Hiring a personal injury attorney in Phoenix can help you get the compensation you deserve,...

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...

If you get injured in an accident, you most likely have to take time off work to recover. You may miss a few days while seeking medical treatment, or a few months if a serious injury prevents you from performing the critical tasks of your job. If your injury is disabling, you may never...

In personal injury law, a pre-existing condition is a health problem or injury a plaintiff had before the accident occurred. A pre-existing condition may come up during a claim to damages if the insurance company tries to deny benefits with the reason that the client already had the injuries claimed. If you have a...

An injury can cause more than just physical damage. Most victims also experience substantial mental, psychological and emotional harm from serious accidents. In Arizona, injured victims can seek financial compensation for emotional distress as a category of noneconomic damages. If you plan on seeking compensation for this type of loss, however, you or your...

Vicarious liability is a legal doctrine your personal injury case in Arizona may involve if you have grounds to hold someone else responsible for the actions of another person. If a child damaged your property, for example, you may have a case against his or her parents. Understanding the legal theory of vicarious liability...

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...