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Three People Dead After DUI Crash in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — Three people have died after being involved in a DUI crash on New Year’s Day. The victims have been identified as Juan Carlos Gaspar, Selma Gaspar, and 12-year-old Carlos Gaspar. Three other individuals were injured in the accident. The fatal car accident took place around 9 p.m. near 40th Street on the South…
Female Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with U-Haul truck in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — A female motorcyclist, later identified as Karry Herrera, was killed Wednesday night after a colliding with a U-Haul truck at Indian School Road and 87th Avenue. The truck was making a left hand turn onto northbound 87th Avenue when it struck Karry’s motorcycle. The accident occurred around 6p.m. Miss Herrera was taken…
Woman arrested in connection to hit-and-run crash that left Phoenix PD motorcycle officer seriously injured
PHOENIX, AZ — The driver who struck a Phoenix PD motorcycle officer on December 28th, 2021 has been arrested. The suspect has been identified as 52 year old Elizabeth Eaton. The accident occurred around 12:30AM Monday morning. The officer was traveling eastbound on Bethany Home Road and 26th Avenue when Eaton turned left in front…
Man Dies After Trying to Run Girlfriend off I-10 in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ – A man who tried to run his girlfriend off the road on Interstate 10 has died after striking an SUV when his truck turned the wrong way, Arizona Department of Public Safety said. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on December 23rd in the westbound lanes of I-10 near 27th Avenue. FOX…
Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Glendale, AZ
GLENDALE, AZ – Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist over the weekend and fled the scene. The hit-and-run happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Northern Avenue east of Reems Road. The vehicle involved in the incident has been described by…
Valley Teenager Killed in Crash Near 7th Ave and Camelback Rd
PHOENIX, AZ — On December 11th, a 15-year-old girl, later identified as Alessa Osuna, died after a two-vehicle crash near 7th Avenue and Camelback Road. Phoenix police responded to the call around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Investigators say a vehicle traveling southbound on 7th Avenue began to make a left turn when it collided with a vehicle…
Arizona Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by vehicle
SURPRISE, AZ (December 16, 2021) – Surprise Police department say one person has been hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle near Grand Avenue and Reems Road. The condition of the adult victim is unknown. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The AZ Hometown Lawyers sends their best wishes to the victim and…
The Dangers of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving poses serious injury risks from car accidents, house fires, cooking burns and cuts, slip-and-falls, and heart attacks. Unfortunately, many of these injuries result in death for thousands of Americans each year. Thanksgiving Dangers According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year thousands of people end up in hospital emergency rooms…
Trick-or-Treat: The Scary Truth About Halloween Injuries
Many Halloween traditions involve pumpkins, apple cider, and even a scary hayride, but we are going to bet there will be some neighborhood trick-or-treating involved too. And for the more than 41.1 million trick-or-treaters, the majority children ages 5 to 14, who hit U.S. doorsteps in 2019 requesting a Halloween treat, many injuries followed. This…
Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Arizona
In Arizona, when a person dies as a result of another party’s accidental or intentional action, the deceased person’s family or estate could be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In this article, we’ll examine several key aspects of the laws that apply to wrongful death claims in Arizona, including: how the state defines…
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…
Are Companies Liable to Workers Who Pass COVID-19 to Family?
Do businesses have an obligation to those who have never been at a worksite? Courts have split on the issue, which will likely be raised in new lawsuits alleging that negligence led workers to become ill and pass on the COVID-19 virus to family members. Reuters covered two lawsuits filed by workers’ family members and…
The Risks of Buying Cheap Auto Insurance
Auto insurance companies profit billions due to driver’s buying cheap insurance. Its a fact of life in the 21st century. Everyone is doing it and online shopping has made it worst with competitive pricing. But the real question is, can you trust cheap car insurance? It’s definitely tempting to buy cheap auto insurance online, but…
Did Driver’s Negligence Result in Your Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle drivers face numerous dangers when on the road, and they are more likely to collide with other vehicles and receive severe injury or lose their lives in the process. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are due to the negligence of the driver. motorcycle accident phoenix These negligent acts may be from the operator of…
When To Pursue Bad Faith Insurance Claims
When an insurance company has denied coverage, is unwilling to provide a settlement and similar matters, an insurance company may be involved in bad faith claims. This means the carrier is attempting to get out of providing entitled monetary compensation for a policy that has coverage of the damage caused by the incident. If a…
Hit An Animal With Your Car?
Collisions with animals are a real danger for many drivers. In fact, 629 people were injured and four killed in accidents involving animals on US roads in 2019, according to the latest government figures. car accidents caused by animals These collisions also take a tragic toll on wildlife. Although the full extent of animal road…
Car Accidents Involving Animals, Who’s At Fault?
Depending on where you live, you may see deer and other wild animals grazing by the side of the road, nearby field, wooded area or open highway. Unfortunately, these animals do not stop to see if there are any cars coming before they run across the road. Too often, by the time the motorist sees…
Did You Lose Your Health Insurance Because of the Coronavirus? Here’s What To Do
More than 26 million people filed unemployment claims with the U.S. Department of Labor over the five-week period ending April 18. This unprecedented number of filings may climb if more businesses lay off workers as the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continues. Forecasters estimate that the unemployment rate could hit 20 percent for the…
Workers Fearful of the Coronavirus Are Getting Fired and Losing Their Benefits
Thousands who refuse to return to work are being reported to the state to have their unemployment benefits potentially revoked. After scraping by for weeks on unemployment checks and peanut butter sandwiches, Jake Lyon recently received the call that many who temporarily lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic have anticipated: The college-town tea…
Telecommunting: Is It a Reasonable Accommodation During COVID-19?
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become the new normal for many employees. But many businesses are also pushing to return to normal, even in areas where the outbreak still isn’t contained. Many workers are facing increasing pressure to return to work, even when it isn’t safe. Those with pre-existing…
5 Tips For Injured Workers
Unlike other more sophisticated clients, representing injured workers can be uniquely challenging. Every worker who comes into your office is hurt, scared, broke and doesn’t do paperwork well. Every worker who comes into your office has differing expectations and perceptions. In representing these injured workers, you inherit all their fears, perceptions, frailties and stress. Your…
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