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Is a Nursing Home Care Plan Necessary?
You’ve decided to place your loved one in a nursing home. You’ve searched through many different options to find the right home. You’ve found the right one and moved your loved one in. Now what? The first thing you’ll want to do is take an active role in your loved one’s nursing home care plan….
What Is Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 28-701A?
Speeding is one of the main causes of car accidents throughout the U.S. In 2016, speeding drivers took 10,111 lives, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Speeding causes more than one-fourth (27%) of all traffic fatalities each year. Disobeying speed limits and traveling faster than what is safe for conditions is against…
What’s the Average Car Accident Settlement?
A common question after someone gets into a car accident is, “What is my crash claim worth?” Filing an insurance claim and negotiating a settlement will go smoother if the victim has a general idea of the value of his or her case. Knowing what your case might be worth can help you make…
What Compensation Can I Get for a No-Injury Car Accident?
Not all car accident claims in Arizona involve injuries. Many crash victims file claims with the sole purpose to collect compensation to pay for repairs or totaled vehicle replacement. If you were recently in a no-injury car accident, here’s what you might expect from a compensation award. Who Was At-Fault? Arizona is a fault…
How Do You Calculate Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Case?
As a claimant, you have the potential to secure special and general damages in a car accident case. Special damages are those with clear amounts, such as your medical bills or lost wages. General damages, however, are more difficult to calculate. They include intangible damages such as physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and…
What is a Medical Lien?
When you are in an accident, you can usually file a claim with your insurance company or against the party at fault’s insurance company. If you win the claim, you receive a settlement check to cover the cost of medical bills, property damage, and more. In certain situations, other parties can place a claim…
What are Fifth Degree Burns?
Symptoms of a Fifth Degree Burn All burns are dangerous and can lead to further injury, but fifth degree burns can be catastrophic. Fifth degree burns result in all the skin and most of the muscle layer and ligaments in the area burned away. It is not uncommon to see charred bone in a…
Am I Liable if I Hit a Pedestrian on Maricopa Freeway?
Most drivers know to be cautious of pedestrians in urban areas. Runners, bikers, and anyone attempting to walk toward a destination – all these parties are at possible risk if they do not follow proper rules of the road, and it is up to both pedestrians and motorists to prevent accidents. Not as many…
What If I Was Sexually Harassed on ASU’s Campus?
Sexual harassment and assault are horrible experiences for victims. Due to social stigma, many who experience these acts feel pressured to keep the incidents private and do not seek help. A victim of sexual harassment may fear that others won’t believe that the incident occurred or that the harasser may try to retaliate. Though…
3 Worst Insurance Companies for Paying Out Claims
The purpose of holding an insurance policy is so that, should a situation arise where you need financial help for medical, property, or other damages, you can get it. Beyond damages you suffer yourself, insurance also helps cover damages to others, such as injuries in an automobile accident. While insurance premiums may be high,…