Category: Personal Injury

411 on Wrongful Death Lawsuit A wrongful death lawsuit is the last thing you want to think about after losing a loved one. However, when a person dies because of someone’s intentional action or due to a person or a company’s negligence, it can be considered a wrongful death. While the victim cannot hold the…

Catastrophic injuries can suddenly turn your life upside down. You might not be able to work, you might have suffered a disability, or you might not be able to live without assistance. Life as you know it may be over. A serious injury can result in you incurring millions of dollars in medical debt, in…

A burn injury is among the most painful injuries you can suffer and often requires extensive treatment. They also can cause permanent scarring and disability, which may cause you to be unable to work or return to your prior career. If someone’s negligence led to your burn injuries, you might be able to file a…

Nothing can ever prepare you for the death of a loved one. However, learning that someone’s negligence led to the wrongful death can make it even more difficult to understand. Although no amount of compensation can truly ease your family’s pain, it can help with financial pressures during a very challenging time. When the negligence…

According to the motor vehicle accident statistics of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), of the 98,778 motor vehicle accidents that occurred in Arizona in 2020, 30% of those crashes resulted in injuries or death. In fact, 41,350 persons were injured and 1,057 persons were killed in 2020 from motor vehicle crashes. While the types…

The Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) annual “Motor Vehicle Crash Facts” reported a total of 98,778 motor vehicle accidents in 2020. Over 40% of those crashes caused catastrophic injuries, with a total of 42,407 persons killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes in Arizona. If you or a loved one has been injured in…

Commercial trucking accidents are all too common Large trucks continue to be involved in motor vehicle crashes throughout Arizona and the United States that result in injuries and fatalities. The size, weight, and speed of commercial trucks can make them lethal when they collide with much smaller passenger vehicles on Arizona roads and highways. Therefore,…

Damages is a term used to refer to what an injury victim is entitled to recover for their losses. In some cases, people or entities engage in conduct or take actions that are negligent, reckless, or intentionally harmful to others. When injuries result in these situations, the injury victims have the legal right to seek…

A scooter or bicycle rental accident is more common than you might think! Rental bicycles and electric motor scooters have become a popular pastime as a means of both transportation and recreation for residents and visitors to urban areas, including the Phoenix area. However, bicycle and scooter riders are vulnerable to the much heavier and…

A bicycle accident is something we all want to avoid. Bicycling is ideal for exercising, having fun, or even commuting. However, bicycling can be a dangerous sport, mainly due to the proximity of much larger, heavier, and faster motor vehicles. As the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety…

5 Most Dangerous Intersections The five most dangerous intersections across the Valley are located in Phoenix. Using crash data collected between 2016 and 2020, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) ranked intersections in terms of their overall crash risks. Here are the top five most dangerous intersections and an explanation for why these intersections might…

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a permanently disabling and life-altering injury. Not only may you never recover from the effects of a TBI, but you may need lifelong specialized care, which can cause great hardship for your family. You and your family may have a legal claim if your TBI was caused by…

Burn injuries can be painful, debilitating, and require extensive treatment. As a result, you may be off work for weeks or even months while recovering from your injuries. In some cases, you may permanently lose the ability to return to work due to burn injuries. If the negligence of others has caused you to suffer…

Products liability refers to the fact that companies and other manufacturers of consumer products have a legal duty to create, market, and distribute safe products for consumer use.  They have a legal responsibility to use due care to ensure that the products are not defective in any way and will not harm anyone who uses…

Bicycle accidents can result in devastating injuries, as cyclists have no protections against the force, weight, and speed of much larger motor vehicles. Although the Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT) reports that bicycle accidents have decreased in recent years, almost 1,000 such accidents still occurred in 2020. Almost all bicycle accidents occurred in urban areas…