If you get hurt in a car crash, the expenses you incur might last for years or the rest of your life. You need to look at those financial implications carefully when evaluating a settlement offer from the other driver's insurance company. You probably know that you...
Mesa Personal Injury Law Blog
Your GPS could be a bigger distraction than you realize
You are surely familiar with many types of distractions that are considered hazardous while driving – texting, talking on a cell phone, eating, reading, horsing around with passengers in the back seat and playing with the radio knob or other controls on the...
Why you need to seek immediate treatment after a wreck
If you are lucky enough to walk away from a car wreck unscathed or with minor bruises, you might be tempted to think you do not need to seek treatment. This can be a costly mistake – one that may hurt you down the road. It is in your best interest that you leave...
What documentation is needed to prove a wrongful death claim?
Death of a loved one, under any circumstance, can be devastating. When a loved one dies due to negligence by another party, like a health care provider or a reckless motorist, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation following this loss. All they need...
2 things you must prove in crash-related personal injury lawsuits
Someone hurt in a car wreck in Arizona has certain legal rights. Typically, they will have the right to file an insurance claim for the losses they suffered. The liability coverage for the driver at fault for the collision should reimburse them for lost wages,...
Safety risks associated with defective tires
Generally, drivers in Arizona make use of the roads each day with little cause for concern. Unfortunately, accidents can happen and nobody is immune from these. Sometimes, road traffic accidents are completely unavoidable. At times, the cause of a collision is solely...
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...
Does a car’s size have an impact on crash survivability?
If you think back a decade or more ago, you'll remember that many motorists opted to purchase sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Many did so, in part, because they believed that the larger their vehicle was, the safer they'd be behind the wheel. Many motorists are still...
One of the most dangerous driving maneuvers is something you do every day
When you think of dangerous driving maneuvers, odds are you think about aggressive driving, speeding, tailgating and things of this nature. These all clearly increase the odds of a car accident, but the good news is that they’re fairly easy to avoid. You can choose...
Burns in motorcycle crashes may cause serious injuries and disabilities
Motorcycles are fun to ride, but they do have their dangers. The exhaust pipe, for example, may get very hot during a ride. Muffler burns, as well as those from other exposed piping, can be serious. They may be something as simple as a first-degree burn or as severe...

