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...
Mesa Personal Injury Law Blog
Keeping Clear of Creepy Clowns this Halloween
Is there anything to be worried about from Creepy Clowns this Halloween? In the last 2 months, "Creepy Clown" incidents have not only spread across the entire country, they have gone from merely creepy to life-threatening. It was surprising to think that clowns were...
3 Motorcycle Laws You Need to Know
Riding Legally with 3 Motorcycle Laws You Need to Know The freedom you feel when riding a motorcycle is unparalleled. If you know that feeling of freedom, then you also know that riding a motorcycle can be very dangerous. This is why that freedom comes with a bevy of...
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...
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...
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...
Your Auto Policy’s Medical Payments Coverage (Med-Pay)
When consumers think of their auto insurance policy, they usually think of the policy's third-party bodily injury liability limits or property damage coverage. This coverage under an auto policy is what protects you if you cause an accident and another person is...
Liability for Borrowers Who Participated in “Cash Out” Refinancing
During the real estate boom in Arizona, many borrowers tapped into their home equity by refinancing their loans and taking "cash out". In many instances, rather than taking out a 2nd loan or a home equity line of credit ("HELOC"), borrowers would simply refinance...

