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Arizona’s New Law – Statute of Limitations for Childhood Sexual Abuse

As traumatic as sexual abuse against a child may be, until recently, an additional heartbreak and injustice often resulted from the law itself. In Arizona, prior to May 2019, the time limit was generally two years from the child’s 18th birthday to file a lawsuit against a sexual predator or organization that employed or enabled […]

Can A Business Avoid Liability By Calling its Employees “Independent Contractors?”

No. BUT – this is a trick question. There is no such thing as an “employee” who is also an “independent contractor.” It is one or the other. If someone is truly an “employee” acting within the course and scope of employment when they cause an injury to an innocent third party, then the employer […]

Is My Loved One’s Nursing Home Safe?

As attorneys who litigate nursing home neglect and assisted living facility abuse cases, we unfortunately know all too well the “red flags” to watch out for in determining whether a particular facility is likely to be safe. We have seen too often how these signs can quickly transition from troubling to tragic. We find that […]

What Is Paralysis and Types of Paralysis

Paralysis is a severe type of personal injury. It occurs when something interrupts the messages that pass between the brain and the muscles in the body, often in the form of a spinal cord injury. Many different accidents can cause paralysis, from diving into shallow water to diseases. No known cure exists for paralysis. Patients […]

Lumbar Spinal Cord Injuries

The spinal cord consists of four main parts: the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine and sacral spine. The cervical spine lies at the top of the spine while the sacral is at the bottom. An injury to any part of the spine could cause serious and permanent physical disabilities. The lower on the spine […]