The Effects of Knee Injuries
Knee injuries are among the most common injuries that occur during a car accident. One example is dashboard knee, more formally known as a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury. This occurs when a person’s bent knees hit the dashboard. The collision can push the shinbone in just below the knee and cause the PCL to […]
How Does Pure Comparative Negligence Work?
Negligence is a central element in personal injury lawsuits. In the case of car accidents, this can be even more complicated. In some situations, the plaintiff may have contributed to the accident to some degree. This doesn’t mean that you can’t recover damages if you were partially at-fault. Arizona is a pure comparative negligence state […]
What is Premises Liability?
There are many different types of personal injury cases. Those that relate to dangerous property are in the category of premises liability. If an injury arises due to a property owner’s negligence, it can be grounds for a lawsuit. When Does Premises Liability Apply? A property owner has a duty to reasonably maintain a safe […]
The Legal Definition of Negligence
There are many different legal terms that apply to personal injury law. One example is “negligence.” The issue of whether or not an individual was negligent is often at the heart of a case. As a result, understanding the legal definition of negligence can be helpful. This will give a better idea of the factors […]
Determining if Surgical Complications Resulted from Malpractice
Surgical complications are possible during any procedure. In the majority of cases, they are not anyone’s fault. Even when medical professionals do everything correctly, unexpected outcomes can occur after a surgery. However, there are also circumstances when the negligence of a health care worker contributed to patient injury or death. If you or a loved […]
Car Accident Injuries That Take Time to Appear
Approximately 3 million Americans are injured in automobile accidents every year. While many crashes are minor, many include broken bones, devastating and debilitating head or back trauma, and even death. It is not uncommon for pain after an accident to take a while to manifest. You may not even know you have a serious car […]
Erb’s Palsy Causes and Impacts
Erb’s palsy is a type of injury that occurs most often during birth, although similar effects are possible due to trauma later in life. Depending on the severity of the damage, it can be permanent. If your child suffered Erb’s palsy due to medical malpractice or if you sustained this injury as a result of […]
Common Types of Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder injuries can occur due to accidents, repetitive use, or chronic medical conditions. No matter the cause, shoulder problems can be painful and may interfere with your ability to perform daily tasks. Here are some of the most common types of shoulder injuries: Dislocated Shoulder A dislocation is when your shoulder rotates or is pulled […]
What Makes Semi-Truck Crashes Different
Semi-trucks log more hours and travel more miles on Arizona highways than most passenger automobiles. When a large truck crashes into a smaller vehicle, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are the ones most likely to suffer. The statistics from 2018 are staggering. According to an analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
The Rights of Pedestrians in Arizona
Every year in the city of Tucson, pedestrians are involved in accidents with motor vehicles. Some of these collisions lead to pedestrian death and many who survive have serious injuries. A significant portion of these crashes are due to the driver’s negligence. According to Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 28-794, drivers must exercise due care to […]