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Staying informed about changes in the law and current legal issues is sometimes challenging. That's why our team of attorneys provides you with the thought leadership you need to stay ahead of the game. From emerging trends to complex regulatory developments, we offer the following insights into a wide range of legal topics and issues.
Personal Injuries and Personal Injury Compensation
What is a Personal Injury? “Personal injury” refers to physical or psychological harm to a person, as opposed to property damage to property or reputation. This can include injuries to the body, mind, or emotions. Personal injuries can also include mental anguish, pain and suffering, and loss of earnings. Sadly, some injuries may be permanent. A personal injury can ... Read more
Dram Shop Law
A dram shop law renders a dram shop liable for the harmful acts of its intoxicated customers when it overserves an intoxicated customer, and said customer then causes harm to a third-party victim as a result of his/her intoxication (e.g. a drunk driving accident). A dram shop is “[a] place where alcoholic beverages are sold; ... Read more
Crucial Insights: Understanding the Role of Depositions in Your Personal Injury Case
Personal injury litigation can be complex, and involves reviewing medical records, coordinating with opposing counsel, understanding medical terminology in addition to other procedural and substantive issues. Most of this is handled by attorneys and legal professionals with the assistance of their clients. However, one critical piece of personal injury litigation involves the direct questioning of ... Read more
Navigating the Landscape of Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Arizona
While almost everyone knows they are required to carry liability insurance for their vehicles in case they cause an accident, not everyone knows how important vehicle insurance can be if you are injured by someone else. In Arizona, insurance can protect you if you are injured by someone else who either does not have insurance ... Read more
Depositions in Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury litigation can be complex, and involves reviewing medical records, coordinating with opposing counsel, understanding medical terminology in addition to other procedural and substantive issues. Most of this is handled by attorneys and legal professionals with the assistance of their clients. However, one critical piece of personal injury litigation involves the direct questioning of ... Read more
Take Charge of Your Lawsuit
Frequently, I have clients that say they are glad they came to the initial consultation because they were not sure they had a lawsuit. Too often, non-lawyers are confused about when a personal injury lawsuit is appropriate. I like to tell clients that if they were injured by the fault of someone else, it is ... Read more
Why is My Personal Injury Case in Federal Court?
Essentially, there are two places where a personal injury case can be brought: State Court and Federal Court. The difference between the two jurisdictions is exactly what it sounds like. State Courts are the courts governed by the rules and laws of the state they are located, while Federal Court is run by the rules ... Read more
How To Effectively Deal With a Car Accident
People get into car accidents every day, as it is one of the most prevalent types of personal injury accidents that happen. Vehicle collisions do so much more than just inconvenience someone for the moment, and can lead to serious injury and wage loss if someone has to stay home to take care of themselves. ... Read more
Personal Injury Litigation Explained
Personal Injury Lawyer A question many attorneys get in almost every personal injury consultation is “What happens next?” This is an excellent question and most attorneys like to take the time to explain the litigation process to clients. Though each state is different, below our friends at Fowler St. Clair PLLC provide a general overview. Pleadings The ... Read more
Optimizing Payouts in Personal Injury Cases
Suffering a personal injury can be a turbulent experience, demanding not only physical recovery but also psychological healing. An added layer of complexity is comprehending the labyrinth of personal injury claims to guarantee your potential financial redress is maximized. Our friends at Cohen & Cohen provide an overview below on how to increase the likelihood ... Read more