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You do not have to have been behind the wheel to be eligible for compensation as the victim of a car accident in Arizona. As an injured passenger, you have rights. It can be even easier for you to obtain compensation than if you were the driver of the vehicle. In general, you will...

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...

The Grand Canyon State is a popular destination for motorcyclists. Local and visiting motorcyclists from around the country take to Arizona’s roads, trails and canyons for joyrides. Thousands of others use motorcycles for their daily commutes. Unfortunately, many motorcyclists in Arizona get into accidents each year due to negligent drivers and roadway defects. In...

In the aftermath of a car accident, you may receive a phone call from someone with the title of insurance claims adjuster. An insurance adjuster is someone the at-fault driver’s carrier will assign to your car accident claim. The adjuster has the job of reviewing your claim and recommending to the insurance company whether...

Human error is behind most car accidents in the US. Drivers often make mistakes such as failing to pay attention to the road or following too closely. In some cases, however, a driver goes beyond simple negligence and into recklessness. A reckless driver is one who knowingly breaks the rules or drives dangerously with...

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....

Product recalls are important for the safety of consumers. They warn consumers when a manufacturer has discovered something wrong with an item, such as a manufacturing or design defect. The Consumer Product Safety Commission posts the latest recalls to protect people from defective products. If a defective or dangerously designed product injures you, contact...

Product defects can compromise the safety of an item while in consumer use. A product that might otherwise be safe may pose inherent health or safety risks due to a defect in its design, manufacture or marketing. Keeping up with product recalls could keep your family safe from items with known defects. If a...

The Letter of Representation to an insurance carrier is a formal notice a personal injury attorney sends to the insurance company involved in the accident claim. It tells the insurance carrier the lawyer will be taking over the claim on behalf of the claimant. It is a brief letter that states the lawyer’s needs....

A car accident that causes property damage will reduce the overall value of your motor vehicle. Even if you repair your vehicle to its previous state, having a crash history can diminish its market value. In Arizona, a crash survivor may have the right to bring a diminished value claim seeking financial compensation for...