When you're strolling or pedaling along Arizona's roads, it's good practice to maintain a safe distance from trucks and traffic. Unfortunately, huge trucks have blind spots that make pedestrians or smaller vehicles hard to see. While drivers should always be careful,...
Personal Injury
Do insurance companies really follow injury victims?
As a whole, the insurance industry isn’t particularly trusting – and maybe that’s understandable. It’s estimated that insurance fraud, whether that involves padded claims or staged car accidents, costs insurance companies $80 billion in losses every year....
3 ways chronic pain can affect your career negatively
There is a saying that personal trainers love to use that pain is weakness leaving the body. That is true in one sense when what a person experiences is the adult muscular pain associated with isometric exercise. However, many forms of pain do not make a person...
How do you determine if someone else was negligent?
If you want to file an insurance claim or take someone to civil court in a personal injury lawsuit, you typically need either proof that they did something illegal or that they were negligent. Negligence plays an important role in a variety of personal injury claims,...
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Arizona?
A car accident can turn your life upside down. If you have sustained an injury as a result of someone else’s negligent or unlawful acts, you may sue the at-fault party for compensation. However, to get the compensation you deserve, you must take action before the...
How social media can hurt your personal injury claim
You were in a bad accident and the other party was clearly at fault. You’re hurting, you're frustrated and you need to vent. Like everyone else, social media is your primary outlet for sharing your experiences and feelings with others. This is not, however, a good...
Driving Intoxicated
Driving Intoxicated "Texting and Driving" is the number one cause of car accidents in the U.S. It is no secret that distracted driving is the number one cause of car accidents in the U.S. Whether it's reaching in the back seat to hand a child a snack or answering a...
3 Ways to Prevent a Kitchen Fire Over the Holidays
3 Kitchen Fire Hazards to Avoid This Holiday Season The holidays are a busy time in kitchens across Arizona. Even people who might not cook on a regular basis get excited about making large holiday dinners, like ham and turkey plus all the fixings for succulent...
Five Arizona Dog Laws You Need To Know
Who is Protected by Arizona's Dog Laws? In the event of a dog bite, do you know your responsibility as a dog owner? Do you know your rights as a bite victim? It's important that you know these Arizona dog laws, whether or not you own a dog. A.R.S. § 11-1025 -...
“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...

