Nursing home residents depend on their caregivers to help them with daily tasks that we often take for granted. Unfortunately, this makes those residents highly susceptible to abuse and neglect. Those residents suffering from dementia or disabilities are considered the highest at-risk. In an effort to stop the abuse, Arizona has worked to put laws into place to help protect...[ read more ]

Statistics show that the number of car accidents continues to rise each year. The Arizona Department of Transportation reports that in 2016 alone, there were a total of 126,987 car accidents in the state. This number represents an 8% increase from 2015. Among these accidents, 952 persons were killed and 56,753 were injured. The number of fatalities increased 7% over...[ read more ]

In many jurisdictions, dog owners are generally protected from liability if his or her dog bites someone for the first time and if the owner had no reason to believe that the dog was dangerous. Arizona, however, holds the owner strictly liable. This means that regardless of the animal’s past behavior, the owner is responsible for injuries caused by the...[ read more ]

Construction work zones are a common sight across Arizona highways and beyond. However, due to the locations of these work zones, construction workers are at risk of suffering injuries of varying degrees in the event of a car accident. If you or someone you love was injured in a car accident while working at a construction site, there are many...[ read more ]

Experts estimate that up to two million Americans over the age of 65 have been mistreated, injured, or exploited by someone who is caring for them. However, another estimate indicates that only one in every 14 incidents of elder abuse will be reported to officials. Only one in 25 situations that involve financial damage will be reported. That means that...[ read more ]

A staggering 60% of drivers will get behind the wheel while they are feeling drowsy. Another 33% of adults admit to actually falling asleep at the wheel. Those who are sleep deprived act very similarly to drunk drivers. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation reports that being awake for 18 hours is like having a .05 blood alcohol content. The...[ read more ]

Unfortunately, not all drivers in Arizona have automobile insurance and even more drivers have minimal coverage limits that are insufficient to compensate an accident victim who sustains a serious injury. Accordingly, you should always purchase uninsured and under insured motorist coverage with your automobile insurance policy with coverage limits of at least $100,000. Uninsured and under insured coverages are relatively...[ read more ]

After a car accident, people are told to call their insurance company. People buy insurance so that they can be protected should something bad happen. Sometimes, however, the company that should be protecting them becomes the adversary. When the insurance company makes the claims process too difficult, then the company may be acting in bad faith. What Is Bad Faith?...[ read more ]

Getting into an accident typically results in the victim having expenses and damages. The expenses may be property damage, medical costs, bodily injury, or emotional trauma. Before a claim goes to trial, it goes to an insurance company which evaluates the claim for settlement. Insurance companies often rely on a formula or software to determine damages. What is a damages...[ read more ]

Personal injury law revolves around the idea of fault. While the word fault may remind people of children tattling on a playground, the legal term "fault" has a specific meaning. Under the law, legal fault often refers to types of negligence: 1. What is the duty owed? The first step to determining fault is determining whether the defendant owed the...[ read more ]