Personal Injury Terms I
In personal injury cases, consumers are unaware of some of the terms used and their meaning. It is important to know these terms so today we will look at a few of these in alphabetical order to get a...
View ArticlePersonal Injury Terms II
In this article we will complete the terminology most used in personal injury related cases. If you are in an accident, you will want to know what some of these terms are. One of the most common terms...
View ArticleMEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Have you ever wondered who could be sued in a Medical Malpractice lawsuit? Well the legal concept is not limited to just doctors but nurses, anesthesiologists, health care facilities; pharmaceutical...
View ArticleThe Discovery Process
The American legal system has processes and procedures that are to be followed in the course of a lawsuit. This includes a personal injury lawsuit. Since the late 1940’s the federal court system has...
View ArticleBut, sir, I require the Assistance of my Badger (ferret).
The AZ House, on a vocal vote, agreed to narrow the definition of “service animal” to only cover service dogs and miniature horses. If the law were to gain Senate approval, all other service animals...
View ArticleThe Daytona Crash: Legal Ramifications
On Saturday February 23, 2013, a number of spectators were injured as a result of a ten car crash during a race at Daytona International Speedway. Approximately 30 onlookers were injured when the...
View ArticleFalling on the Finish Line
A woman at a Finish Line Shoe store suffered injuries to her foot when a credit card machine fell off of the counter and landed on her foot. The woman hopes that the money she wins in the lawsuit will...
View ArticleMedical Malpractice and the High Threshold in Arizona
Under title 12 of the Arizona Revised Statutes for a plaintiff to be successful in a medical malpractice claim they must demonstrate that the health care provider failed to exercise the care of a...
View ArticleCar Recalls and Personal Injury Lawsuits
March saw car recalls from Ford and Subaru. Recalls present an interesting dynamic regarding personal injury lawsuits. The defects could reduce either individual’s potential liability or remove it...
View ArticleCar Black Boxes – The Impact Your Car’s Onboard Computer
Over 90% of cars in the United States have a device called an event data recorder (EDR) that can record data regarding a driver’s driving habits. These devices record consistent statistical data...
View ArticlePersonal Injury: Tips to Successful Case
Please find the following tips for a successful personal injury case. Make sure your vehicle is in prime working condition. Get a diagnostic every six months and keep a copy of the mechanic’s report...
View ArticleDistracted Driving
Distracted driving has always been an issue. People could be eating, day dreaming, or more recently talking or texting on cell phones. In a study from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
View ArticleTraffic Cameras Need to Make Streets Safer? Time to Remove Traffic Cameras.
Photo enforcement cameras have come under significant scrutiny over the last few years. Not only do people dislike the increased chance of traffic tickets, but there has been concern that traffic...
View ArticlePrivate Roads are No Place for Common Sense
A new Arizona law would make it a requirement for Arizona school busses to stop at private road stop signs and flash warning lights. The law was prompted because a child was killed in 2008 when she was...
View ArticleHow to be a Good Samaritan and not get Sued
Most states have some version of a Good Samaritan laws. The underlying idea behind these laws is to protect people who render aid in emergency situations. If the helper uses reasonable care and the...
View ArticleTheme Park Lawsuits: Why it’s Safe to Ride that Roller Coaster.
Sometimes when people visit theme parks someone will try to get out of riding a ride become of some story about the ride being unsafe. They heard it online or vaguely know of a story. You might let...
View ArticleCows and Negligence in New York
If you let your cows wander in New York you can be sued for negligence. It’s a shame. The cow is a notoriously adventurous animal. Keeping them fenced in can be extremely difficult. The lower courts...
View ArticleTraffic Cameras Need to Make Streets Safer? Time to Remove Traffic Cameras.
Photo enforcement cameras have come under significant scrutiny over the last few years. Not only do people dislike the increased chance of traffic tickets, but there has been concern that traffic...
View ArticlePrivate Roads are No Place for Common Sense
A new Arizona law would make it a requirement for Arizona school busses to stop at private road stop signs and flash warning lights. The law was prompted because a child was killed in 2008 when she was...
View ArticleHow to be a Good Samaritan and not get Sued
Most states have some version of a Good Samaritan laws. The underlying idea behind these laws is to protect people who render aid in emergency situations. If the helper uses reasonable care and the...
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