What’s Causing Neck & Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident?

Serious car accidents can be terrifying. One moment, you are driving safely, and the next, you are in pain with no clue what happened. Typically, after a severe injury, you will receive immediate medical attention to evaluate your condition. But what happens when that evaluation comes up short? Even after receiving immediate medical assessment and […]

What Are the Odds of Dying in a Car Crash?

No form of travel is 100% safe. Even walking down the street can present some hazards. No matter how many precautions you take in life, it’s simply not possible to avoid every accident. However, taking proper safety precautions can help you reduce your odds of being in an auto accident, especially a fatal crash.  The […]

What Does Yielding the Right-of-Way Mean? 

“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 […]

How Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Drive in Arizona?

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 […]

Delayed Concussion Symptoms

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 […]

What Is a Tort Claim?

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 […]

I’ve Been Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident in Phoenix, AZ – Do I Need a Lawyer?

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 […]

What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do? 

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 […]

Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses

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 […]

Can I Have Just One Drink and Be Safe To Drive?

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 […]