Category: Personal Injury
Bob Boatman Provides Legal Perspective to Arizona’s Family on Gilbert Toddler Found Alive in Hospital Morgue
Gallagher & Kennedy personal injury attorney Robert “Bob” Boatman was recently interviewed by Arizona’s Family (3TV/CBS 5) to provide legal insight regarding the potential liability of a doctor and...Common Causes of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are among the most physically and emotionally devastating injuries a person can experience, requiring extensive medical treatment, often multiple surgeries, and a recovery...What are the Top 10 Medical Errors?
A study published by researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine estimated that medical errors contribute to more than 250,000 deaths annually in...Dog Bite Laws in Arizona: What Victims Need to Know About Strict Liability
“He’s never bitten anyone before” is one of the most common things a dog owner says after their dog bites someone, and in many states,...Scarring and Disfigurement Claims: How Arizona Law Values Permanent Appearance Changes
A scar tells a story every time it is seen, by the person carrying it and by everyone they encounter. Unlike a broken bone that...What Are the Most Common Driving Distractions?
If you were injured by a driver who was not paying attention, you already know what distracted driving costs. Every year in the United States,...What Is a Lien on a Personal Injury Settlement and How Does It Affect Your Payout?
Finding out that a portion of your payout is already spoken for before you receive a dollar is one of the more jarring moments in...What If I Can’t Return to the Same Job After My Injury?
A serious injury can affect more than your health. It can also disrupt your ability to work and support yourself or your family. Many people...How to Document Pain, Symptoms, and Treatment for a Stronger Case
After an accident, it’s natural to focus on immediate medical care and fixing any damage to your property, like a vehicle or motorcycle. What’s often...How Returning to Activity Too Soon Affects Injury Claims
Yes, it can. How returning to activity too soon affects injury claims is something many people do not think about until it is too late....How Long-Term Activity Limitations Are Assessed After an Injury
When Recovery Does Not Mean a Return to Normal After an injury, the focus often begins with diagnosis and treatment. Over time, however, a different...How Investigators Identify Vehicle Failure After a Crash
How Crash Investigations Move Beyond Initial Assumptions When a serious crash occurs, the first assumption is usually driver error, but that assumption is not always...Why Injury Claims Look at Consistency Over Time, Not Just One Statement
If you are worried that something you said after your accident could hurt your injury claim, you are not alone. After a car accident, people...Can Waiting to Go to the ER Affect an Injury Claim?
Why This Question Comes Up So Often After an Accident An accident occurs. Emergency responders arrive, and the injured person feels shaken but mobile. They...How Lost Wages and Missed Work Are Documented After an Injury
Why Missed Work Is Not Always Easy to Prove After an Injury After an accident, many injured people assume that missed work is easy to...