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...
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Car Accidents
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...
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...
State Farm Accident Claims
Founded in 1922, State Farm employs more than 58,000 people and 19,000 insurance agents.[1] The largest auto insurer in the U.S., the company reports it earned total revenues of $79.4 billion and a net income of $5.6 billion in 2019.[2] According to the Insurance...
Why have pedestrian deaths increased?
Why have pedestrian deaths increased? Pedestrians who are struck by motor vehicles are much more likely to suffer serious injuries or to be killed than are the occupants of cars. Pedestrians do not have anything protecting them from the physical forces that are...
This Is The First Time That I’ve Been In An Accident. Do I Have A Case?
This Is The First Time That I've Been In An Accident. Do I Have A Case? Being involved in an Arizona car accident can be frightening regardless of how many accidents you have experienced in the past. When it is a first time accident for you, the experience can be...
Should I Get Legal Help with My Slip and Fall Claim in Phoenix?
If you have slipped and fallen due to someone else's negligence, you might be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages through a “premises liability” claim. A fall injury can be expensive and debilitating, and...
What is the difference between murder and wrongful death in Phoenix?
For those without a background in law enforcement or in the legal profession, the difference between “murder” and “wrongful death” can be hard to distinguish. On this page, we will look at how Arizona law defines these related yet different concepts. Murder In...
Is The Fact That Someone Warned An Employee Of A Phoenix Store About A Spill Important In A Slip And Fall Case?
Store owners and employees are bound by law to provide their customers with a safe place to shop. While most stores accomplish this goal, others fail to do so and a shopper is injured as a result. The following is an outline of how personal injury law in Arizona...
I fell on my neighbor’s steps in Phoenix. She lives in a rental property. Who pays my bills?
If you fell on your neighbor’s steps in Phoenix and she lives in a rental property, your friend’s renter’s insurance or her landlord’s comprehensive general liability (CGL) policy should pay for your bills. Your friend may have a renter’s insurance policy to cover her...