Arizona's summer pavement can reach extremely high temperatures, hot enough to fry an egg, and that same heat quietly attacks the rubber tires supporting an 80,000-pound rig. When a tire blows on I-10 or Loop 202, the resulting crash often leaves victims wondering who...
Mesa Personal Injury Law Blog
Is it worth seeking medical care after a minor crash in Arizona?
After a fender bender or low-speed collision in Arizona, you might feel tempted to skip the doctor and go straight home. You may think you feel fine and that medical attention seems unnecessary. Even after a minor crash, getting medical care may matter more than you...
Filing a motorcycle accident claim when partially at fault
An Arizona rider can still file a motorcycle accident claim even when partially at fault. Arizona does not use a 50% or 51% cutoff. An injured rider may still recover damages even if the rider bears most of the fault, but the recovery will be reduced by that...
Does a minor car accident warrant medical care?
A minor car accident can feel easy to brush aside. If everyone walks away and the damage appears minor, many people assume they are fine. That feeling can change over the next few hours or days as stiffness, headaches or other symptoms begin to appear. Seeking medical...
Microsleep can be to blame for a semi-truck crash
Commercial truck drivers work long shifts. Many times, they are on the road for as long as the law allows, which is substantially more than eight hours. They also have personal and financial obligations to attend to before and after they work. Especially when truck...
What is defensive driving and how can you implement it?
Safe driving starts simply by following the rules of the road. Drivers need to maintain a safe following distance, adhere to the speed limit and understand how to react to changing road conditions. They must understand how to merge when approaching a road construction...
How do you know if you have a car accident claim?
After a car accident, you may wonder whether your injuries and losses qualify for a legal claim. Not every crash leads to a personal injury case, but many do when another driver’s negligence causes harm. If you were involved in a car accident in Mesa, understanding...
Spinal cord injuries can stem from motor vehicle crashes
Motor vehicle crashes put considerable pressure on the body, which can lead to significant injury. One injury that’s possible is a spinal cord injury, which can have catastrophic impacts on the victim. Spinal cord injuries typically produce symptoms at the crash...
Helmet laws that Arizona motorcycle riders need to understand
Motorcycle riders face unique risks every time they take on the road. Because riders have less physical protection than occupants of passenger vehicles, safety equipment often becomes an important factor in preventing serious injuries during collisions. Arizona's...
Is your car crash claim worth a second look?
After a car crash, it can feel discouraging to hear that your claim may not be worth pursuing, especially if an insurance company downplays your injuries or another law office declines the case. Still, that first answer does not always tell the whole story. Some...

