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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How to Prove Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case
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...
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When to Hire a Truck Accident Attorney in Phoenix
Getting into a truck accident can lead to serious consequences, such as life-changing injuries and thousands of dollars in medical bills. You may be able to recover the costs of your accident and move forward without help from an attorney, especially if your injuries were minor. In certain scenarios, however, it will be in...
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What to Do If You Are Injured in a Truck Accident
Truck accidents occur often in Arizona. As commercial trucks make their way across the country, they often use I-10 and I-8 in Arizona. In 2018 alone, large truck accidents in the US caused more than 112,000 injuries and 4,800 deaths, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If you get injured in a...
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Will a Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Personal Injury Claim?
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...
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Who Is Liable for a Self-Driving Car Accident?
Self-driving car accidents have become more common throughout the US as more of these vehicles are manufactured and sold. Self-driving cars use some level of autonomy to operate themselves, either partially or fully. Lack of human driver control has led to confusion over who is liable for a self-driving car accident. The answer will...
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How Is Fault Determined in a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle accidents can be deadly for riders. A motorcyclist can suffer life-threatening head, brain, spinal cord or organ injuries in a collision. In 2019 alone, 170 victims in Arizona lost their lives and 2,235 were injured in motorcycle accidents. Understanding how insurance companies determine fault for a motorcycle accident could help you recover compensation...
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November 2020 Product Recalls
Every year, serious product defects injure and kill thousands of consumers. Product defects are mistakes in the item’s design, manufacture or marketing. If a company discovers a product defect, it must issue a recall. If a recalled item from November 2020’s list injured you or a loved one, contact a Phoenix product liability lawyer...
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