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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…
What Is the Difference Between Personal Injury and Bodily Injury?
Personal injury and bodily injury are terms people often use interchangeably when referring to someone who suffers an injury. Although many believe the two are synonymous, they are not. It is important to know the difference between bodily injury and personal injury and how it can significantly impact the course of your lawsuit. Personal…
Why Should I Report My Car Accident?
Every state has unique laws when it comes to reporting traffic accidents, but ultimately the best rule to follow is to report any auto accident that results in any kind of injury or death. Failure to report an accident as required could not only jeopardize your insurance coverage but also lead to criminal charges…
What Are the Different Types of Negligence?
Personal injury law hinges on the legal concept of negligence, or one party’s failure to act with reasonable care in a given set of circumstances. Drivers have a duty of care to obey traffic laws and drive safely. Medical professionals have a duty of care to do no harm to their patients and secure…
Should I Release My Medical Records to Insurance Adjusters?
If you suffer injuries in a collision with another driver who was clearly at fault for the accident, then one of the next steps toward recovery is to file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. Of course, the insurance company will want to see proof that your claim is legitimate, and this may…
7 Best Practices for Arizona Bicyclists
Bicycling is a healthy, fun, and eco-friendly alternative to driving, but Arizona bicyclists need to know the state’s laws concerning cycling and how to avoid accidents. Generally, the law considers bicycles as equivalent to motor vehicles, therefore bicyclists always have an obligation to follow posted traffic signals and operate their bicycles as safely as…
What Should I Do If I’ve Been in a Car Accident on the Job?
Hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen every day, and most Americans have at least an idea of what to do after an accident with another private driver. However, what happens when a accident happens on the job? Different factors come into play when an employee suffers injuries in an accident while performing his…
What are the Signs of Elderly Financial Abuse?
Elderly financial abuse, or financial exploitation, is a more common problem than most people realize. Underreporting has led to inaccurate measurements of how often senior citizens fall prey to fraudulent schemes and money scams. The prevalence of elderly financial abuse ranges from 2.7 to 6.6%, although the Securities and Exchange Commission says this likely…
Who Is at Fault in a Left Turn Car Accident?
Many drivers operate under the assumption that a driver who causes an accident while making a left-hand turn is always at fault, but this isn’t the case for some accidents. This is generally true as drivers making left turns must yield the right of way unless they have a clear signal to move. A…
What are Arizona’s Electric Scooter Laws?
Many Arizonans are exploring new alternatives to driving, and electric scooters are growing increasingly popular throughout the state. Arizona recently enacted several laws in regard to these electric scooters, laws for operation, and who may legally operate them. Before purchasing an electric scooter or using an electric scooter sharing program like Lime or Bird,…