If you, a loved one, or a friend have been injured in an accident, it is important to understand your options for legal recourse in a personal injury case. However, you may not know who to ask or where to turn for information. As an experienced personal injury and...
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Maximize Your Insurance Coverage
Recently I settled an auto accident case for a client who was prepared with the proper insurance coverage. The crash was basically a scrape collision that jolted my client's minivan and caused her minor soft tissue injuries that were treated with a visit to her...
Motorcycle Crash Facts in Arizona
In terms of weather, there is no better place to be than the Valley of the Sun from November through March. Similarly, from May through September, it's hard to find a better place than the mountains of Arizona. Many people enjoy Arizona's cool weather and cloudless...
“Miss and Run” and Uninsured Motorist Coverage
I just settled a case where my client was almost struck by a truck while taking a walk in his neighborhood. As the truck approached, my client jumped out of the way injuring both his leg and hip while the truck drove away. This was a difficult case because there was...
Protect Yourself When Riding a Bicycle
There are a lot of good reasons for riding a bicycle. They can be a great form of exercise and they may save on gas if you use them as a form of transportation. But is riding a bike really worth the risk? As a personal injury attorney, I have become aware of a lot of...
Subrogation – Your Diminishing Personal Injury Settlement
Subrogation occurs when a person or entity steps in to take over the rights and remedies of another. While this definition may be confusing, consider the following situation: If you have homeowners insurance and your house is robbed, your insurance company will pay...
If You Ride a Motorcycles, Protect Yourself and Your Family
Are You and Your Family Ready for Your Motorcycle? There are a lot of good reasons to ride motorcycles: Motorcycles have great fuel economy Insurance is typically less expensive They are easy to park They give you a sense of freedom that is hard to find in any other...
Child Support and Personal Injury Settlements
Who Has Access to Your Personal Injury Settlement After Your Divorce? When two people get divorced, the custodial parent is often entitled to child support payments. The payment amount is typically determined based on the gross income of the payer. Gross income...
Personal Injury Liens and the LaBombard case
What is a lien? A lien is a legal interest or right to another person's current or future property. Typically, a lien is valid until the underlying debt or obligation is satisfied. For a lien to be valid and effective, it must be recorded with the county recorder and...
Punitive Damages in Dog Bite and Auto Accident Cases
Punitive damages go beyond traditional compensation and are damages/monies awarded in court as punishment the at-fault party or to set an example for others. The purpose behind a judge or jury awarding punitive damages is to show that particularly egregious or...