Personal Injury
Autonomous Vehicles: Will They Ever Be Safe Enough?
Have there ever been times when, as a driver, you wish someone else could take the driving over for you? Maybe you would like to experience the feeling of going into autopilot whenever you have been traveling for too long on the road. Essentially, that is the premise of an autonomous vehicle. A fully autonomous…
Read MoreCan You Sue a School if a Child Is Hurt on Campus?
When you send your child off to school, it is with the expectation that they will spend the day learning and playing in an enriching, supervised environment. That is, after all, what school is meant to be. If the staff at school neglects to properly watch over their students, the school can be held accountable…
Read MoreParking Lot Perils and Slippery Shops: Staying Safe During the Holidays
Hanukkah starts on December 10, and Christmas follows two weeks later. With so little time before the holidays end, shoppers who may have ordered presents online could be more likely to enter brick-and-mortar stores instead for last minute items. All the hustle and bustle is good for local businesses, but it can create some dangers…
Read MoreRead This Before Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Personal injury law covers a pretty wide range of accidents and injuries in a variety of scenarios. Most people know that they might have a claim against the person or entity that caused them harm, but it’s important to take certain factors into consideration when making the decision to pursue legal action. The information below…
Read MoreHow Public Nuisance Claims Work
Public nuisance is one of the oldest actions of law in the country. In legal terms, public nuisance is defined as “an unreasonable interference with a right common to the general public.” It was traditionally used as a remedy relating to the use of land, usually brought by government entities. However, over time, public nuisance…
Read MoreInsurance Demands for Social Media Data and Phone Accounts
Insurance policies almost always contain a “cooperation clause,” which mandates that policyholders cooperate with the insurance investigation when there is a claim for loss. Insureds who fail to cooperate may lose their right to their claim. In liability cases, the insurance carriers for the defendants will likely ask for phone records, social media data, and…
Read MoreRailroad Company Responsibility at Railroad Crossings
As a general rule, when cars or pedestrians cross a railroad track, they are crossing as the railroad company’s guest. As with property liability claims, the railroad company owes you a duty of care to ensure the crossing area is safe – in the same way businesses need to make sure their property doesn’t have…
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know about Teen Drivers and Car Insurance
Parents want their kids to be happy and productive. Today’s parents appreciate that when they were young, they wanted to get their licenses to drive as soon as they could. In Arizona, having a car means greater freedom for the teen and parents. But with a car comes responsibility, and with responsibility comes purchasing insurance.…
Read MoreHashish IS Marijuana, per the Supreme Court of Arizona
Arizona’s history with medical marijuana hasn’t always been smooth, but as of 2010, it’s been legal. Under the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA), qualifying patients could obtain a card that would allow them to purchase and have up to 2.5 ounces of “usable” marijuana, and to grow up to 12 plants. On May 28, the…
Read MoreKids II and Fisher Price Recall Rocking Sleepers Linked to Infant Deaths
Kids II (also called Kids2) has recalled all of models of its infant rocking sleepers due to potential deadly hazards posed to infants. The recall affects close to 694,000 units, and comes on the heels of Fisher-Price recalling 4.7 million Rock ‘n Play sleepers, which have been linked to between 10 and 32 infant deaths…
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