Personal Injury

September 9, 2020 in

10 Factors That Impact the Value of Your Personal Injury Case

A personal injury does not have to put you in significant financial debt. Filing a personal injury case in Phoenix could lead to compensation from a negligent party that reimburses you for all the out-of-pocket costs you spent on accident recovery. You could also receive an award for intangible losses such as pain and...
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August 26, 2020 in

Is it Worth it to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

No one anticipates becoming the plaintiff of a personal injury claim in Arizona. Accidents are unexpected; they catch victims off-guard, often at the worst possible times in life. If the worst does happen, take the right steps toward protecting yourself and recovering fair compensation for your damages. One of these steps might be hiring...
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August 24, 2020 in

How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?

If someone else’s negligence gave you a serious personal injury, it is natural to wonder what your lawsuit against the at-fault party could be worth. The value of your claim can help you plan your future. The worth of a personal injury claim in Arizona can depend on many factors, including a jury’s interpretation...
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August 20, 2020 in

What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?

If an accident in Phoenix injures you or someone you love, recovering can feel like an uphill battle. Hospitals and bill collectors may pester you for payments while insurance companies try to avoid releasing benefits. Meanwhile, you are dealing with painful personal injuries and related lost wages. One of the best ways to handle...
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August 14, 2020 in

How Do Liability Waivers Affect Your Case?

Every personal injury case involves a few complicated factors. Yours could be a catastrophic personal injury, a liability dispute or comparative negligence. It could also be the existence of a liability waiver. A liability waiver is a legally enforceable document that may protect someone from liability for your injuries in Arizona. The validity of...
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August 12, 2020 in

What Is the Difference Between Personal Injury and Bodily Injury?

During a civil claim in Arizona, such as a car accident claim, you may hear the terms personal injury and bodily injury. While people often use them interchangeably, these phrases have different connotations from an insurance perspective. It is important to understand how they compare and contrast when dealing with an insurance company. Otherwise,...
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July 22, 2020 in

What Are the Different Types of Negligence in Arizona?

Negligence is the legal basis for most personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Negligence refers to the failure to meet the accepted standards of care, often resulting in accidents and injuries. Understanding negligence is often necessary to bring a damage claim in Arizona. Your case may involve general negligence, comparative negligence, medical malpractice or...
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July 13, 2020 in

Are Liability Waivers Enforceable in Arizona?

Signing up for certain high-risk activities comes with mandatory liability waivers for participants. Liability waivers are a safeguard for the person or enterprise in charge of the activity, granting them immunity from related lawsuits. If something goes wrong and the participant suffers an injury, a liability waiver could save the business from being held...
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May 29, 2020 in

Arizona Damage Caps

A key question by many plaintiffs during personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits is how much they may be able to obtain through their causes of action. Understanding the value of a damage award can be important for a family in planning its future. In some states, statutory damage caps limit the total amount...
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May 15, 2020 in

What Is the Difference Between Contributory Negligence and Comparative Negligence?

Negligence is the legal doctrine on which claimants base most personal injury lawsuits. It describes a party’s breach of duty of care in connection with the victim’s injury. Different states have passed different negligence laws. Some bar a victim from any recovery for contributing to an accident while others simply reduce the victim’s award....
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