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July 20, 2020 in

Who Pays in a Car Accident Lawsuit?

A car accident in Arizona can cost thousands of dollars in medical bills, vehicle repairs and lost wages from missed time at work. As the victim of a serious car accident, you may not have to pay for these expenses if you did not cause the wreck. Arizona is a fault-based car accident state,...
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July 16, 2020 in

Arizona Right-of-Way Laws

The right-of-way is something one road user yields, or gives, to another in certain situations. It refers to the right to use the road. When a driver yields the right-of-way to a pedestrian, for example, the driver will stop and wait while the pedestrian crosses the street. All roadway users need to know and...
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July 13, 2020 in

June Product Recalls

Every year, thousands of people suffer serious injuries due to defective products. Issues with a product’s design, manufacturing or marketing could lead to defects that pose significant risks to consumers – including burn, laceration, poisoning and strangulation risks. As a consumer, it is important to keep up with product recalls in case you purchased...
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July 13, 2020 in

Are Liability Waivers Enforceable in Arizona?

Signing up for certain high-risk activities comes with mandatory liability waivers for participants. Liability waivers are a safeguard for the person or enterprise in charge of the activity, granting them immunity from related lawsuits. If something goes wrong and the participant suffers an injury, a liability waiver could save the business from being held...
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June 30, 2020 in

Damages for Pain and Suffering in Truck Accident Cases

A commercial truck accident can cause life-changing personal injuries for victims. Common truck accident injuries include brain damage, paralysis and amputations. The intangible losses a victim can suffer in a truck accident, such as physical pain, emotional suffering and mental anguish, can be immense. As a truck accident survivor or loved one, a claim...
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June 29, 2020 in

What Is Considered Property Damage in a Car Accident?

Auto accident claims generally involve two main types of damages: medical bills and property repairs. When a car accident damages property, such as vehicles and their contents, owners have the right to pursue compensation for repairs or replacements from at-fault parties in Arizona. Knowing how to seek fair compensation for your property damages after...
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June 26, 2020 in

What Is Buzzed Driving?

Alcohol and driving do not mix. All 50 states have laws prohibiting drivers from operating motor vehicles while drunk – a reckless act that costs thousands of people their lives in the US. Crash estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration state that at least 30 people in the country die per day...
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June 24, 2020 in

May Product Recalls 2020

Manufacturers and distributors are not always as careful as they should be in designing and producing consumer products. This leads to products with dangerous and often harmful defects. The Consumer Product Safety Commission keeps up with the latest known defective products to enhance buyer safety. It tracks product recalls announced by companies and federal...
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June 22, 2020 in

What Is a No-Contact Motorcycle Accident?

A negligent or reckless driver in Arizona could cause a motorcycle accident without ever coming in contact with the motorcycle. A no-contact crash describes an accident in which a driver’s dangerous behaviors on the road force a motorcyclist to react and crash without the two vehicles touching. While it is not a collision between...
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June 19, 2020 in

Center Turn Lane Laws Arizona

Turning left is one of the most dangerous maneuvers on the road. Confusion as to rights-of-way, lack of turn signals, and distracted or negligent drivers can all cause accidents while making left turns in Phoenix. Center turn lanes, or two-way left-turn lanes, can complicate things further. Many drivers misuse center turn lanes or break...
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