May 8, 2024 | Car Accidents
“Yielding the right-of-way” is an often misunderstood term. Many Arizona drivers don’t know what it means or how to apply it when driving. Understanding right-of-way laws can help make drivers safer and ensure they know their rights after an accident. Here’s a look at what yielding the right-of-way means for Arizona drivers. For more traffic […]
May 7, 2024 | Truck Accidents
Commercial truck drivers spend long hours on the road. Fatigue and drowsiness can contribute to the cause of large truck accidents. Federal and state laws limit how many hours a truck driver can drive without breaks and rest periods to reduce the risk of fatigued truck driver accidents. Federal Hours of Service Regulations for Commercial […]
May 7, 2024 | Brain Injuries
You depend on your body to tell you when you have been hurt. Pain, discomfort, and other signs and symptoms are your body’s way of telling you something is wrong and needs to be addressed. Without these symptoms, you might never obtain medical treatment, and the underlying injury could worsen. The symptoms associated with a […]
April 17, 2024 | Personal Injury
In a nutshell, a tort claim is a legal right to compensation for harm or injury caused by someone else’s negligence or intentional misconduct. A tort claim is not necessarily a lawsuit, although it can justify one. This type of claim can also justify seeking compensation directly from an insurance company, an individual, or an […]
April 15, 2024 | Motorcycle Accidents
More than 3,000 motorcycle accidents occur annually in Arizona. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in Phoenix, the physical injuries, financial losses, and emotional stress you may be enduring cannot be overstated. The aftermath may also leave you wondering whether you need a lawyer. If you have been hurt, know that a […]
April 15, 2024 | Car Accidents
Car accidents can be life-changing events. Not only are they scary and traumatic, but crashes often lead to major injuries that disrupt victims’ lives and result in financial hardships. If you’re injured in an accident caused by someone else, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. This is true even if […]
April 2, 2024 | Truck Accidents
Driving a commercial vehicle is no easy feat. For this reason, the law requires aspiring truck drivers to obtain special licensing before they can hit the road and begin working. There are multiple types of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). The license appropriate for a driver depends on the type of vehicle the driver wishes to […]
March 26, 2024 | Car Accidents
It’s not uncommon in Albuquerque for someone to drive themselves to a bar or a party and consume some alcohol, still believing they’re sober enough to drive. But after consuming just one drink, is it still possible to drive safely? Generally, even one drink alone can impair a person’s driving abilities enough to increase the […]
March 26, 2024 | New Mexico Law
Allowing children to sit in the front seat before they’re old enough or failing to secure them in the appropriate type of child restraint dramatically increases the risk of injury in a car crash. Using and installing a car seat correctly reduces the risk of injury or death by up to 71% for infants and […]
March 20, 2024 | Personal Injury
If you are injured because another person acted carelessly or recklessly in Arizona, you have two avenues through which you can pursue compensation for your expenses and losses. The first involves taking your case before a judge or jury and seeking a favorable verdict. The other avenue is negotiating a personal injury settlement. Before you […]