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Posted on June 8, 2020 in Aviation
Weather is a cause or contributing factor to a number of plane and helicopter crashes. Weather is constantly in flux and even though pilots may focus on pre-flight planning including weather, they must monitor weather forecasts during the flight and make changes when and if necessary. General aviation pilots should always plan an alternative course…
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Posted on June 8, 2020 in Personal Injury
Since 1994, Arizona’s Notice of Claim Statute, codified as A.R.S. § 12-821.01, has protected the State of Arizona from persons attempting to use it. The Notice of Claim Statute applies to every conceivable claim a person may bring against the State of Arizona. The protections found in the Notice of Claim Statute also extend to…
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Posted on June 1, 2020 in Aviation
As part of a preflight preparation, general aviation pilots on cross-country flights may want to avoid high-traffic areas near busy airports. The pilot should also check the status of military airspace, alert areas, and look for notices to airmen outlining potential hazards such as unmanned aircraft operations. Careful flight planning can help ensure safe operations…
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Posted on June 1, 2020 in Personal Injury
Arizona Attorney magazine recognized the $5,000,000 Johe verdict as one of the top 10 civil verdicts in 2019. The trial was in May, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona, where Bob and Jeff represented the mother of a 20-year-old man that died while detoxing at Sierra Tucson, a drug rehab facility . Sierra Tucson denied fault for…
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Posted on May 25, 2020 in Aviation
There are safety rules for pilots, just like for people driving cars. For instance, a pilot should not consume alcohol or other intoxicants within 8 hours prior to flying and should always consider the lasting effects of alcohol the following day. Issues that seem mundane for the general public can be of great concern for…
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Posted on May 20, 2020 in Personal Injury
Dog attacks can be abrupt, unexpected and violent. They can cause permanent and catastrophic injuries in a matter of seconds. If a dog bites you in Arizona, the pet’s owner may be responsible for paying for your related bills. Arizona’s dog bite injury laws often hold pet owners liable for dog attacks. If you or…
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Posted on May 20, 2020 in Personal Injury
Riding a motorcycle comes with inherent risks, such as an increased risk of head and brain injuries in a collision. The greatest risk for motorcyclists, however, is driver negligence. In 2016, 3,104 motorcyclists were in accidents in the State of Arizona. Motorcycle accidents caused almost 2,600 injuries and took 144 lives. Many of these collisions…
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Posted on May 18, 2020 in Aviation
If an airplane or helicopter is damaged or encounters mechanical difficulty that is hazardous to flight or ground operations, the pilot should land as soon as practical and not attempt to takeoff. Continuing on to the intended destination is often an unnecessary risk that can lead to a crash.
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Posted on May 10, 2020 in Aviation
Airplane and helicopter owners and operators should maintain their aircraft in accordance with the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness found in the Airplane Maintenance Manual. Failure to do so can make the aircraft unairworthy.
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Posted on May 4, 2020 in Personal Injury
A trial by jury is the foundation of our civil justice system, so important that it was included as the Seventh Amendment to our Constitution in the Bill of Rights written by the Founding Fathers over 200 years ago. But over the years, the cost of litigation, the risks of an all or nothing trial…
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Posted on May 3, 2020 in Aviation
Pilots should use supplemental oxygen and confirm saturation levels are above 90% by utilizing a pulse oximeter when operating aircraft above 10,000 feet during the day or above 5,000 feet at night.
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Posted on April 28, 2020 in Aviation
A pilot facing an emergency landing when airplane or helicopter damage is unavoidable must remember that minimizing crash injuries are in large part a matter of keeping the cabin area as contained as possible by using the wings, landing gear, fuselage bottom to absorb the violence of the landing before it affects the passengers and…
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Posted on April 24, 2020 in Personal Injury
When our loved ones reach the age where they can no longer live independently, we trust that the facilities which care for the elderly will provide our family members with a safe, nurturing, comfortable environment for them to live out the rest of their days. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and other…
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Posted on April 21, 2020 in Aviation
Electrical fires during a flight are often detected by the smell insulation burning. When such a fire occurs the pilot must check all the circuit breakers, flight instruments and lights to find the source. If the source cannot be found and fixed, the battery master and alternator/generator switches may have to be turned off, even…
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Posted on April 20, 2020 in COVID-19,Firm News,Personal Injury
At Gallagher & Kennedy, we are observing social distancing and working remotely to help do our part to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. But that does NOT mean we have stopped working for our new and existing clients. G&K’s injury attorneys are adept at working remotely…
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