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Accidents Caused by Rain/Inclement Weather
Phoenix, just like the rest of Arizona, is known for getting plenty of rain during the summer monsoons. Rain leads to wet, slick roads, which can make roads dangerous for motorists. In fact, when it rains, statistics show that the number of car accidents increases. All drivers are supposed to be smart and drive safely…
Concern Over Fatality Rate in Truck Driving Accidents
One of the most dangerous occupations is driving big rigs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the average fatality rate across all professions nationwide, including Arizona, is 3.5 deaths for every 10,000 workers. However, when trucker fatalities are separated from the rest, an analysis shows that 26.8 of every 10,000 commercial vehicle operators…
Arizona Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations in Arizona is set at two years for all personal injury claims. It is one year for libel or slander claims, which are a subset of personal injury law. Some exceptions may apply when it takes longer than a year for a person to reasonably realize an injury has occurred. What…
Medical Negligence: The Most Common Medical Mistakes
According to a review of more than 335,000 medical cases, the most commonly observed medical mistake that causes severe or deadly complications in patients involves prescribing, dispensing, and giving medications and other treatments. Medical errors result in more than 250,000 deaths in the United States every year, so uncovering the common culprits behind these mistakes…
Top 5 Causes Why Wrong Way Driver Accidents Occur?
It is imperative that Phoenix drivers understand the dangers and causes of wrong-way accidents, as well as what to do if they are injured. Wrong-way driving accounts for only a small percentage of car accidents; however, they are more likely to be fatal or result in serious injuries. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT)…
Car Accidents Involving Cattle
Vehicles colliding with large, heavy animals, such as cattle or other livestock, can cause catastrophic harm for the driver and passengers. Throughout Arizona, livestock owners are required to properly secure their animals, but they may not always be legally responsible for damages. Understand Your Right to Compensation After a Car Accident Involving Cattle or Other…
Who’s at Fault in a Single-Car Accident?
Most car accident crashes involve two or more cars. But there are times when an accident may involve your car only. Suppose you swerve to avoid an animal in the road and end up slamming into a building. Who is at fault for such an accident? Single car accidents are not always the car driver’s…
Don’t Underestimate Your Need for Long Term Disability Insurance
Long-term disabilities phoenix are probably more common than you think: About one-third of us will experience one before age 65. But before you buy insurance, learn the ins and outs of long-term disability policies. If you underestimate your risk of disability, you’re not alone … only 10% of individuals accurately estimate their chance of disability,…
Have You Been Denied Long Term Disability Insurance?
Having a lawyer involved from the beginning shows the insurance company that you are serious about this claim. Companies treat an attorney differently than they treat an insured. The company knows it needs to do everything by the book. The claims representatives make sure they cross all their T’s and dot all their I’s. It…
Top 5 Denial Reasons for Disability Insurance (ERISA Lawsuits)
Once a policyholder receives a denied disability claim, it can be very difficult to have it overturned, so you want to understand as much as possible about the process from the very beginning. Number One: Private Investigators When compiling the top-five list for claim denials, disability lawyers have identified the number one reason as being…