How Long Does It Take to Get a Settlement Check From a Car Accident? Following an Arizona car accident that wasn't your fault in which you suffered injuries, waiting for your case to settle so that you can receive a settlement check from a car accident claim can be...
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Arizona College Students Now Face Jail Time For Hazing
Hazing is a pervasive and dangerous problem on campuses everywhere, including at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. Each year, hazing incidents resulting in serious injuries and deaths are widely reported in the media. While many states have made...
Man’s Life Saved by CPR Following Near-Drowning Accident
Man's Life Saved by CPR Following Near-Drowning Accident Because of the Arizona heat, many residents have swimming pools and take trips to the lake to try to cool off. While swimming is a fun and enjoyable activity, some people are killed in drowning accidents each...
Congratulations To Our 2022 Summer Scholarship Winners
The Lamber Goodnow legal team is proud to announce this year’s winners of the Summer Scholarships Program! Summer College Scholarship One $1,000 Scholarship Award Emma Duchesneau Emma Duchesneau recently graduated from Independence High School....
Are There Advantages to Hiring a Lawyer Near Me?
If you are dealing with a challenging legal issue involving an accident in which you were injured and not at fault, you likely won't need to search for an attorney in an area from where you live. There are likely numerous qualified and competent Arizona attorneys who...
How Do I Find the Best Car Accident Lawyer Near Me?
Being involved in a serious car accident can be extremely stressful. You might have incurred serious injuries and are facing substantial financial losses from missed work and quickly piling medical bills. If your accident was caused by the other driver, you should...
Can You Correct Errors on a Police Report After a Car Accident?
One of the first questions you might be asked by the insurance company following a car accident is whether you have a copy of the police report. Both your lawyer and the insurance company will want to review the report written by the officer who responded to your...
How Quickly Should I Hire an Attorney in a Car Accident Case?
Following a car accident in Arizona in which you suffered injuries, you might hesitate about hiring a lawyer or believe that you can put it off. The hesitance many accident victims experience about hiring attorneys is caused by some common misconceptions people have...
Can I Wait to Hire a Lawyer in a Car Accident Case?
Following a motor vehicle collision, many injured victims are unsure whether and when they should contact an attorney. Some people think that they should wait and try to handle their claims on their own. Waiting to contact a lawyer might result in failing to meet the...
Two children, age 3 and 4, die in drowning incident in Glendale, AZ
The recent deaths of two toddlers in a Glendale, Arizona swimming pool accident underscore the importance of swimming pool safety in the Valley. Each year, several people die after drowning in backyard swimming pools in the Phoenix metro area and across the state....
How is the amount of damages in Phoenix wrongful death cases determined?
It is possible for an individual in Phoenix to die in an accident caused by another person. This could be a car accident, workplace accident and more. Should the accident be the result of a person or company negligence, the family of the deceased may have a legal...
Can A Judgement Obtained As A Result Of A Phoenix Wrongful Death Be Discharged In Bankruptcy?
Losing a loved one is always traumatic, especially if their death was sudden and due to the negligence of someone else. In Arizona, family members who have lost someone this way may seek compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court. Because this...
Does an accident report have to be filled out at the time of the fall in Phoenix?
When you talk to an attorney about your slip and fall case, there's a good chance that he or she is going to ask for your accident report. This is a key piece of evidence that provides a description of everything that happened in regards to the accident. If you don't...
What is the difference between wrongful death and medical malpractice in Phoenix?
Two areas of the law that confuse many people are medical malpractice and wrongful death. Unlike typical personal injury claims that have a broader scope, wrongful death claims are governed by the state laws. Both wrongful death and medical malpractice cases can be so...
What are some immediate steps I should take after an accident in Phoenix?
The "Association of Safe International Road Travel" has records showing that 2.35 million people sustain injuries or disabilities from a vehicle accident in the US annually. Car accidents in Phoenix are mainly caused by speeding, reckless driving, drunk driving, and...
Am I able to sue my employer in Phoenix for my fall?
Slip and fall and fall accidents in Arizona are complex, and understanding the law surrounding these workplace accidents is imperative. If you slip and fall at work, you want to know if you’re entitled to damages, if your case is worth a lawsuit, or if you should get...
Who can sue for wrongful death in Phoenix?
Accidents are a part of life and happen when we are least prepared. While most accidents are unavoidable, there are some that occur because someone else was reckless and someone is hurt or dies as a result. In these cases, the victim or their surviving family members...
What’s a hazardous condition? Who’s responsible for it?
If you are legally on real estate that is owned or occupied by somebody else, and you are injured as a result of a dangerous condition on that property, that owner or occupier could be held liable for damages. That's known as the law of premises liability. Slip and...
What is premises liability law
Accidents can pop up at any moment and usually when you are least prepared. While most accidents are due to no one's fault, some may be caused by the negligence of another while out and about or while on someone else's property. Fortunately, premises liability law...
Will Car Insurance Rates Go Up After an Accident?
Many people who are involved in auto accidents fear that their auto insurance premiums will increase. This fear causes some motorists to avoid reporting their collisions to their insurance companies to try to avoid insurance rate hikes. However, if you were not...