Trucks are used by various companies to transport goods and equipment and some can carry hazardous and flammable materials. But every day trucks can be seen on the Arizona roadways, and any collision with such a vehicle can have catastrophic results. Recently, a...
Year: 2014
Been in a car accident? Talk to a Yuma personal injury lawyer
Arizona residents would agree that a car accident has the potential to wreak havoc on the otherwise peaceful life of an individual. In addition to physical pain and suffering, a car accident can also put significant emotional and financial stress on a victim and his...
What is the discovery rule in wrongful death cases?
Yuma, Arizona, residents may be aware that there is a time limit within which a wrongful death claim may be filed. This time limit is referred to as the statute of limitation. When this period runs out, you lose your right to make a claim.Each state has its own...
Eighteen-year-old Arizona skateboarder dies after hit-and-run
When a young man or woman dies in an accident, the world comes crashing down on the family of the deceased. The loss of a loved one is never easy to accept, not only because the deceased is someone's son or daughter, but also because the loss means a substantial...
Drunk driving laws in the state of Arizona
Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents recorded in Arizona. Under Arizona law, the legal limit for blood alcohol content is set at 0.08 percent for non-commercial drivers, while the BAC for commercial vehicle drivers is set at 0.04 percent. Many...
Arizona programs for traumatic brain injury affected children
Traumatic brain injury refers to any external injury suffered to the head and brain due to a blow or hit. Arizona law, however, does not recognize any congenital brain disease or impairment as a brain injury. Brain injury may lead to temporary or permanent disability,...
Multi-car accident in Arizona injures four people
Car accidents continue to be a major problem on Arizona highways. Various reasons exist for these accidents, including ignoring traffic signals, driving distracted, driving while talking or texting on a cell phone and driving under the influence or while intoxicated....
Car accidents: a growing problem for Arizona residents
Car accidents have become a growing cause of concern for many Americans. Many cases of serious injuries are caused every year by car accidents. There are also many cases of distracted driving, driving while intoxicated and driving under the influence that are reported...
How can you recognize a concussion when injured in Arizona?
Arizona residents know that a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump or jolt to the head may result in a brain injury known as a concussion. Athletes are especially vulnerable to concussions, which are defined as "a rapid movement of the head caused due to a blow to...
Car accident information that may interest Arizona residents
Car accidents have become a serious problem in the United States, including the state of Arizona. Although the number of car accidents reported had been on a downward trend in the last few years, there was a significant increase in 2012.Of all the reasons of car...