In the state of Arizona, a wrongful death claim is subject to the Arizona Revised Statute §12-611 to 12-613. Within the statutes, loved ones are given basic rights to seek compensation under particular circumstances. The wrongful death statutes are highly complex; therefore, family members should consult a Phoenix wrongful death lawyer before assuming their case… Read more
After being injured in an accident with a semi-truck, a victim will be in pain, upset, and have endless costs adding up. These losses may make a victim wonder if hiring a truck accident attorney is the best solution. Before calling an attorney, however, a victim needs to gather some information. Considering the sheer size… Read more
Spinal cord injuries occur in a variety of settings, from car accidents to truck accidents to slip and fall incidents and even malpractice. Regardless of how they occur, a spinal cord injury is extremely devastating for the victim and their loved ones. Often, these types of injuries require long-term medical care and can cost victims… Read more
Smartphones are addicting for adults and teens alike. In fact, according to The Daily Mail, the average owner of a smartphone checks the device up to 85 times per day. This is approximately one-third of the time a person is awake during the day. If a smartphone user is checking their phone that much, it… Read more
Distracted driving is a common occurrence in the United States. In fact, distracted driving accounted for 3,179 deaths in 2014, according to Distraction.gov and more than 431,000 were injured because of distracted driving incidents. Distracted driving is not just texting either. It can include talking on a phone, adjusting GPS, changing the radio station, or… Read more
Negligence is a complex issue that is the basis for all personal injury claims. When one is injured, they turn to the assistance of a personal injury attorney in Mesa AZ to help establish negligence through a preponderance of the evidence. Negligence, as defined by Cornell University Law School, is the failure to behave with… Read more
Most car accident victims are aware of what they need to do after an accident. They know to call for help, get contact information, and contact their insurance company. While there is an extensive list of steps to take immediately after an accident, there is an equally important list of steps not to do. These… Read more
From a personal injury standpoint, pain and suffering refers to the combination of physical pain and distress as well as emotional distress that an accident victim may suffer following their incident. Most personal injury claims will include compensation demands for pain and suffering. It is important, however, to understand what pain and suffering entails. The… Read more
There is no denying the fact that car accidents are emotionally and physically horrific. Even accidents at low speeds can lead to physical trauma. Some of these injuries are noticeable immediately, while others will not manifest for days or even weeks. This is particularly the case with rear-end collisions, according to Nolo. Rear-end collisions are… Read more
The success of a personal injury claim weighs heavily on the evidence. What accident victims may not realize, however, is it is their duty to provide substantial evidence to the insurance claims adjuster or the court. The evidence is what substantiates the claim and proves the settlement amount requested. Without adequate evidence, a case will… Read more