5 Summer Car Accident Risks
The summer is often an exciting time of year. With kids out of school for the season, family vacations are more common during these months. Unfortunately, the risk of car accidents also rises in the summer. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), August was the month with the most fatal crashes in 2019. Here […]
The Dangers of Driving While Sick
Most people are aware of the dangers of driving under the influence (DUI), but this isn’t the only form of impaired driving. Anything that distracts you from the road or impacts your ability to quickly react to changing conditions can increase your risk of getting into an accident. Driving while sick is one example. While […]
Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
A car crash is frightening, and you’re likely to feel overwhelmed. If you’re involved in a collision, take a moment to slow down and stay calm. The steps you take immediately after a car accident have a big effect on your potential personal injury case. Before an accident occurs, it’s helpful to know what to […]
Questions to Ask Your Tucson Accident Lawyer
Choosing which Tucson accident lawyer to hire is a big decision. You want to make sure your attorney is experienced and will fight to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Asking your potential lawyer questions during your initial consultation can make it easier to determine which firm is best for your needs. Here are […]
Different Types of Nerve Injuries
responsible for sending impulses to your muscles and organs. These pathways are made up of bundles of axons which are grouped into fascicles. The most common type of nerve injury occurs to the peripheral nerves, meaning the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. In addition to these, automobile accidents can cause whiplash, which is […]
Personal Injury Definitions To Know
If you have been injured in Arizona because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to get compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit. This category broadly includes injury to a person’s body, mind, or emotions and seeks to compensate a victim. While damage to property is not included in this definition, if property […]
What is the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine?
In order to prove negligence, it is necessary to demonstrate that the defendant owed a duty of care to the injured individual. In the case of premises liability cases, trespassers generally are not owed a duty of care since they are not present on the property legally. However, one possible exception to this is if […]
Your Rights as a Passenger in a Car Accident
Being involved in a collision can be frightening and overwhelming. Your situation may be even more complicated if you were a passenger in a car accident. Whether the driver of the car you were in or the driver of another car was at fault, you may be entitled to compensation for any injuries you sustained. […]
Talking to an Insurance Adjuster
If you have been injured in an accident, it’s likely that the at-fault insurance company will assign an insurance adjuster to your claim. Although this individual may act friendly, it is important to remember that the insurance company and their representatives are not on your side. Insurance companies hire adjusters to determine liability and to […]
Most Common Car Accident Causes
No one gets into their vehicle expecting to have an accident. Car crashes are caused by a variety of factors, but often the results are the same. These accidents can result in damage to your vehicle, personal injury, and even death. In Arizona alone, there were 127,056 motor vehicle collisions in 2018 and sadly 916 […]