TRUCK ACCIDENT PREVENTION: 3 LIMITATIONS OF COMMERCIAL TRUCKS AND BUSES
Big trucks and buses, often referred to in the industry as commercial motor vehicles or CMVs, are different than cars, in that they have operating limitations that are different than or larger than the limitations on cars. Motorists can help prevent truck accidents and bus accidents once they recognize these limitations. BIG TRUCK AND BUS […]
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT BICYCLE LAWS IN ARIZONA
If you are an Arizona driver, you probably already know you must share the road with Arizona bicyclists. But what are the rules of the road as they apply to bicyclists? For the safety of everyone, it is important Arizona drivers know what to expect, and what is expected of them. Here are some of […]
4 COMMON TYPES OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CASES
In a perfect world, injuries would be rare and temporary. Unfortunately, negligence and recklessness lead to thousands of serious injuries in the United States each year through car accidents, commercial truck accidents, slip and fall accidents, defective products, dangerous drugs, and more. In the world of personal injury, everything is serious – but some injuries […]
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN ARIZONA ARE UP AGAIN
According to preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Arizona has the highest rate of pedestrian deaths in the United States. This is an increase from 2016 data, wherein Arizona had the third highest pedestrian death rate in the nation. Deaths have increased, from 197 pedestrian fatalities in 2016, to 224 deaths in 2017. The […]
UNDERSTANDING NEGLECT IS A FORM OF ABUSE IN ARIZONA NURSING HOMES
Elder abuse comes in many forms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) elder abuse involves either an intentional act or a failure to act by a caregiver or other person in a relationship where there is an expectation of trust, creating or causing a risk of harm to an older adult. According to […]
TEXTING AND DRIVING LAWS IN ARIZONA
Many people ask about the laws governing texting and driving in the state of Arizona. Unfortunately, the law is less than clear. For example, as of December 2017, there is no state-wide law prohibiting texting and driving. However, there are laws prohibiting texting and driving in some jurisdictions within the state of Arizona. Additionally, there are other […]
PERSONAL INJURY: RECOGNIZING A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
“Traumatic brain injury” can vary in severity from mild to severe. A severe traumatic brain injury may result in extended periods of unconsciousness, loss of cognitive ability, or permanent memory loss. Most traumatic brain injuries, however, are less severe. A mild traumatic brain injury is commonly called a concussion. Traumatic brain injuries can be overlooked […]
6 PROACTIVE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO AVOID TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Truck accidents often lead to injury and death. Understanding ways to avoid accidents with large trucks and buses can save lives. UNDERSTANDING THE HUGE BLIND SPOTS TO AVOID TRUCK ACCIDENTS Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots. They include: 20 feet in front of a large truck 30 feet behind a large truck The left […]
HOW DO YOU PAY FOR A NURSING HOME?
As the population ages, more and more people are facing the question: “How do I pay for a nursing home?” There are several ways to pay for the expenses associated with nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Typically, the options are to pay for nursing home care with one or more of the following: Private […]
COMMON PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUITS IN ARIZONA
“Personal injury” covers a variety of different types of lawsuits in Arizona. Below we present some of the more common types of personal injury claims. However, a word of caution: just because a specific personal injury isn’t addressed below doesn’t mean you don’t have a claim. Every injury merits a discussion with an attorney to […]
