Determining whether to report a minor car accident to your insurance company can be confusing. It can be especially challenging when the accident appears minor, with little to no visible damage or injuries. Minor accidents could include situations like a small fender...
Mesa Personal Injury Law Blog
Who is liable when a wild animal causes a car accident?
Thousands of crashes in Arizona happen every year after a collision with an animal. Many of these cases resulted in devastating injuries, while some were fatal. With wildlife present across the state, it becomes crucial to know who bears the responsibility for any...
Motorcycle accidents in urban areas
Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation in urban areas due to their agility and efficiency. However, it is important for motorcyclists to pay attention to the challenges that often come with riding in busy city streets. In addition to reviewing some common...
Can adrenaline mask injuries from a car accident?
The human body responds to stimuli in varying ways. A car accident creates an incredibly stressful environment, which may cause your body to release adrenaline or epinephrine, the stress hormone. Your body produces adrenaline to keep you focused and to protect you...
Who is liable for an animal attack resulting in wrongful death?
Some people may think that bites from dogs, especially small ones, are not a cause for concern. Unfortunately, even the smallest dog bite can lead to a person’s death. Moreover, while people are most exposed to dog bites, being a common type of animal attack, injuries...
Don’t let amnesia affect your personal injury case
When you’ve suffered injuries as a result of a car crash or any other type of accident for which someone else was responsible, getting the compensation you need to cover medical costs and other expenses and damages can potentially be crucial to your healing and your...
Why drivers flee the accident scene and what to do about it
After the jarring impact of a car wreck, both drivers must check on each other and work out details on how to move forward. But some drivers behave callously, making the already tragic situation even more traumatic. They intentionally leave the accident scene without...
Ways pedestrians can stay safe around trucks
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,...
3 times when people’s crash risk is higher than average
Motor vehicles are both very convenient and very dangerous. Every trip to the store or commute into the office theoretically puts someone at risk of a crash that could leave them in the hospital or even cause their death. Most people acknowledge that risk and simply...
Unrestrained pets in cars are safety hazards
Pet owners often – and very understandably – like to give their pets as much freedom as possible. Most pet owners understand that keeping a dog or cat cooped up for long periods of time, for example, can start to affect their mental health and physical well-being....

