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What is Comparative Negligence in Arizona?

People are accidentally injured every day across the United States. This results in many injury claims due to car accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, and more. While few of us expect to suffer a personal injury in our own life, statistically, we are likely to do so. The National Center for Health […]

What is the Elder Justice Act?

Elder abuse is a serious problem in Arizona, with approximately 7,000 seniors experiencing some type of abuse each year. This is a 150% increase over the last decade. Seniors are often vulnerable because they depend on others for assistance. Perpetrators of abuse are overwhelmingly family members and caregivers. Because of their level of reliance on […]

How Many Deaths are Caused by Medical Errors?

When patients seek medical care, they expect to receive a proper diagnosis, treatment for their condition, and follow-up care as needed. Even with the understanding that some medical conditions cannot be prevented or ultimately cured, patients do not expect to suffer new or further harm, let alone death, at the hands of their caregiver. Medical […]

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice in Arizona?

Each state has its own set of medical malpractice laws. The following is an overview of medical malpractice laws in Arizona. If you have questions or concerns about a specific case, contact an experienced Arizona medical malpractice attorney. What is Medical Malpractice in Arizona? Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers harm, injury, or death […]

Common Examples of Medical Malpractice That Lead to Birth Injuries

Modern medicine should make childbirth safer than ever and birth injuries and deaths a rare occurrence. However, doctors and other health care providers make errors every day, placing mothers and their babies at risk of serious, debilitating injuries. These mistakes can happen at any time during pregnancy or the birthing process. The following is an […]