Arizona Statute of Limitations One very important aspect of the law that individuals should be aware of is that lawsuits have expiration dates, or what lawyers refer to as “statute of limitations.” A statute of limitation is a law establishing the time limit within...
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Study: Existing safety tech ready to reduce commercial truck crashes
Everyone who has driven on the interstate highways near Phoenix knows that the biggest, heaviest, most dangerous vehicles are the 18-wheelers rolling through our state. Because large commercial trucks can weigh up to 90,000 pounds in Arizona – that’s 15 to 30 times...
The most common causes of medical malpractice
When we seek care from medical professionals, we trust that they will treat us and our loved ones like family. Even if the surgery or medical procedure is serious, we expect the operating doctor to perform the procedure ethically and adequately — not to take shortcuts...
Arizona’s Top 10 Accident Statistics for 2019
Crash Facts for Arizona In 2019, Arizona welcomed more than 120,000 new residents. That amounts to a growth rate of about 1.7 percent! Accordingly, it should come as no surprise that Arizona’s total car/vehicle accidents also increased by about 1.6 percent. While...
Recognizing the signs of a reckless driver
A person can only do so much to protect themselves and their passengers while driving. Defensive driving is an excellent method of avoiding accidents, but what else can a driver do? If drivers can actively spot reckless or negligent drivers, they can increase their...
What It Means To Be Negligent In Arizona
Establishing Fault in Arizona Typically, when someone files a lawsuit due to an injury (personal injury, medical malpractice etc.), it is because someone or some entity acted negligently. The injured party (plaintiff) thereby sues on the theory of “negligence” in...
What are the risks of injury during surgery?
Agreeing to undergo surgery can be scary. People worry they will be harmed or killed. Surgery is necessary though in many circumstances and oftentimes improves lives dramatically. Surgery done correctly and with care is generally felt to be safe. There are risks,...
Wrong-site surgery? You may have a claim
Surgery itself can be scary. Though it is meant to help you, sometimes it doesn't go as planned. Medical professionals may make a mistake, including performing the surgery on the wrong side of your body. If this happened to you, you likely had to endure an...
The wrong injection can significantly impact your health
When you go to a doctor or a hospital for your usual injections, you expect it to go as planned. It should be a quick process, without any complications. Unfortunately, a nurse may grab the wrong medication. Instead of the steroid you expect, you receive an...
What Is A Private “Nonprofit” Hospital?
In a recent letter to the editor of the New York Times, a physician at Bellevue Hospital and clinical professor of medicine at NYU, Danielle Ofri, addressed this issue.Hospitals in the US fall into three financial categories: 1) private hospitals (responsible to...
