Sharing the highway with a lot of large commercial trucks is scary. After all, the average semitruck weighs 20 or 30 times more than the average passenger car, and their height and length make them far more prone to rollover accidents. Rollovers are the “first harmful...
Mesa Personal Injury Law Blog
Are electric scooters becoming a liability in Arizona?
The electric scooter craze has come to Arizona and has made companies like Lime, Bird and Razor household names. This creative solution has been heralded as an alternative solution to environmental issues like carbon emissions of greenhouse gases. However, public...
2 ways insurance companies may trick you after a crash
In the aftermath of a car crash, you turn to insurance companies for support. If you are like most drivers in Arizona, you expect to receive the coverage you deserve after a crash and trust that the insurance company will do right by you. However, insurance companies...
What makes sharing the road with trucks dangerous?
If a truck hits your car, it will do more damage than a smaller vehicle. Yet, it is not only the potential crash outcome that makes driving near trucks dangerous. The size of trucks could increase the risk of a collision in the first place. Driving a truck is more...
Does driver’s ed. really do enough?
Teenagers first learn the basics regarding the road by attending driver’s ed. An instructor tells them the rules, shows them the ropes and talks about statistics. They watch safety videos. They take tests and quizzes. The goal is to make sure that these young people...
Who can file a wrongful death claim under Arizona law?
An unexpected death can affect a number of people beyond the individual who dies. Their employer, their social circle and their broader community may all suffer due to the tragedy. The surviving dependent family members and the closest friends of the deceased...
Why are personal injury attorneys paid on contingency?
Those who hire an attorney will often find that the cost is based on the time spent working on the legal matter. Usually, a retainer is paid up front to start the work, and they will then charge an hourly rate against the retainer with additional billing for work...
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...
How important is documentation for your personal injury claim?
Documentation is an extremely important part of your personal injury claim. If you do not have enough evidence of how a person has harmed you or the harm that was done, you may have a harder time collecting the compensation that you deserve. As a part of your personal...
Motorcycle crashes can lead to neck injuries
People who are on motorcycles understand the importance of wearing a helmet to protect the head. Some individuals might not realize that the helmet also helps to protect a rider's neck. This is important because a cervical spine injury can be life-changing, so...

