After a serious accident, a victim is on borrowed time. After all, medical costs are piling up, hours of work are gone, and there is no end in sight for the injuries sustained in the accident. So, it is not unusual for a victim to wonder how long it might take their Phoenix personal injury… Read more
Anyone that has experience working with a Phoenix car accident attorney has likely heard the notorious lawyer jokes. These stem from stereotypes about personal injury attorneys, and many of these assumptions are highly inaccurate. Typically, the stereotypes come from movies or a select number of attorneys that have tarnished the reputation of lawyers in the… Read more
When a person thinks of a car accident, they picture two vehicles striking one another or a lone vehicle hitting a fixed object. However, that is not the only type of motor vehicle accident. In fact, motor vehicles strike cyclists daily in the United States, and Tempe is no stranger to them either. In fact,… Read more
Traumatic brain injuries are serious. Unfortunately, many victims of these injuries have no idea that they suffered enough trauma to damage their brain. Other times, the symptoms are apparent. Brain injuries can affect a person for the rest of their life, and if they do not seek treatment as soon as possible, the consequences could… Read more
After someone is injured because of someone else’s negligence, it’s possible their lives will change forever – especially if the injured party is experiencing pain, or requires numerous medical appointments, or begins to realize the extent of the financial burden serious injuries can result in. No one immediately thinks after an injury that they will… Read more
Most accident victims do not set out with the intention of suing the person that caused the crash. However, after the medical costs start to pile up, the hours at work dramatically lower their household income, and they can no longer keep up, they consider the option of a lawsuit. Insurance companies try to get… Read more
When someone is injured on a construction site, the type of lawsuit filed is determined by the status of the person injured. Were they working on the job site or were they a bystander? There are distinct differences between personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. It is important to note that while there are instances… Read more
Falling asleep at the wheel is common throughout the U.S. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), estimates that drowsy drivers cause a large majority of fatal car accidents. Worse, the costs of drowsy driving are estimated at $12.5 billion in losses, and there are an estimated 71,000 injuries each year because of… 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
If you are wondering when you should hire a lawyer, it’s probably because something tragic has recently happened to you. Whether you were involved in a car accident, exposed to toxic chemicals, or even when an insurance company is refusing to pay the amount you are asking for, hiring a lawyer may be on your… Read more