According to a compilation of boating statistics from the Dept. of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard and the Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety, entitled “2012 Recreational Boating Statistics,” this 54th annual report contains statistics on recreational boating accidents and state vessel registration. The data is relevant to all states, The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and elsewhere.
If you were injured in a boating accident that was due to the negligent conduct of another, including another boater, it is essential to protect yourself with the help of a Phoenix boat accident lawyer so that you may have the right to proceed in a personal injury claim which will seek compensation for your injuries, lost income and other related costs.
The Phoenix Law Firm of Curiel and Runion provides aggressive and experienced legal representation to their boating and other clients and offers a free consultation with a Phoenix boating accident lawyer to discuss the details and options of your case.
The facts are harsh and hard to swallow. Deaths of little children and adults, even when life jackets were worn and even when they were innocent passengers out for a cruise on a friend or relative’s boat to cool off during the warm summer months. Nevertheless, if you were injured in a boating accident or if a loved one lost their life, it is absolutely vital to speak to a Phoenix boating accident attorney immediately in order to preserve your rights to compensation. When a death occurs that was due to another’s negligent conduct, they must be held accountable for their actions.
The Phoenix accident lawyers of Curiel and Runion represents victims of boating accidents and all other types of accidents. They provide experienced, aggressive, plaintiff-oriented legal representation. There are no legal fees unless the case is successfully settled out of court or victoriously litigated in court. To schedule your complimentary case review, contact The Phoenix Personal Injury Law Firm of Curiel and Runion by calling 602-825-3502.
Data released in May 31, 2013 revealed important trends and statistics pertaining to pedestrian deaths and accidents in Arizona. This highly coveted information, published by the Arizona Dept. of Transportation, will be of enormous help in the ultimate reduction of pedestrian deaths and injuries in future years to come.
Be that as it may, if you were a pedestrian who was injured by the negligent driving or conduct of another, contact a Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyer as you may be able to seek compensatory damages for your injuries, past and future loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, property damage and other expenses.
The Phoenix Law Firm of Curiel and Runion provides a free case review to discuss the options available to you.
The information reveals the following:
As you can see, the number of injuries and deaths generally increases as the age increases.
Source: Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2012, Information, published May 31, 2013.
If you take a moment to reflect at the statistics above, each number represents an individual who was badly harmed or who lost their life in a pedestrian accident. Pedestrians have absolutely no protection against a 3,000 lb. car or 20,000 lb. truck. Many pedestrian accidents occur when the pedestrian is following the law and crossing at designated crosswalks. Drivers who lose control of their car and crash into multitudes of people or who speed through school zones or who just do not pay attention to the rules or who drive while intoxicated should of course be held accountable for their negligence in a wrongful death or personal injury claim.
The Phoenix accident lawyers of Curiel and Runion, PLC offer professional, attentive and aggressive legal counsel, seeking the highest amount of damages possible for pedestrians and other clients who have been injured by negligent drivers. There are no legal fees unless your case is successfully settled prior to trial or if it is successfully litigated in a court of law. To schedule your complimentary case review, contact The Phoenix Personal Injury Law Firm of Curiel and Runion at 602-825-3502.
Falls are a significant cause of death and injury in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one million Americans suffer a slip and fall injury, and 17,000 die from slip and falls every year.
If you’ve suffered injuries as a result of a slip-and-fall-accident in Phoenix caused by an unsafe condition, you will often be able to recover compensation for your damages. You may have heard incorrectly that the owner of the property where the fall took place is automatically responsible. While it is the legal responsibility of every owner of property accessible to the public to maintain their premises in a safe condition, you must be able to prove, through your lawyer, that
You will need to document the monetary losses, such as medical bills and lost earnings, and prescriptions, and other related expenses, such as the cost of household help, transportation to doctor appointments, and other out-of-pocket costs. In addition, you should be able to show evidence of your non-economic damages. These are harder to place a dollar amount on, for example pain and suffering, disability, loss or enjoyment of life, disfigurement, and so forth.
Sometimes prospective clients are concerned about the cost of hiring an experienced personal injury attorney, but at Curiel and Runion, that’s never a problem. We’ll take your valid slip-and-fall case on a contingency retainer. We’ll front all the work and expenses, and you’ll only pay us if and when we win money for you.
