Who Is Guilty of the Worst Corporate Conduct in 2018?
This has been a bad year for corporations; not for their bottom lines, per se, but for their reputations: Facebook and Cambridge Analytica sold us out. United Airlines let people’s pets die. An autonomous Uber car hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe. Google is embroiled in sexual harassment accusations. Sloan Kettering’s CEO made money…
Read MoreTruck Company Liability for Flying Tire Debris
Commercial vehicles haul a lot of products. Sometimes, those trucks have open tops (like some dump trucks) or open sides, which increases the risk of debris spilling from the truck and on the road – or onto your car. As a driver, you are generally expected to be on the lookout for road debris. Drivers…
Read MoreHow Much Can I Get for My Personal Injury Settlement?
As far as asking how much you might be able to get for a personal injury settlement, there are so many variables. It’s like asking what will this cookie taste like before you have the ingredients. You just don’t know. You gotta wait. You gotta gather the facts. You’ve gotta get your medical treatment.…
Read MoreCan You Claim Damages if You Are Hurt by a Space Heater?
A study conducted from 2003 to 2013 by the National Institute of Health (NIH) revealed that there were 53,636 space heater-related thermal burn injuries in that time frame. Many of these injuries occurred, as one would expect, during the winter months. In January of 2018, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issued a release stating…
Read MoreWill My Insurance Rate Go Up if I Make a Claim on My Own Policy?
A lot of people have the mistaken idea that if they make a claim under their own insurance policy, their insurance rates are going to go up. Under Arizona law, this is wrong. The insurance company cannot raise your rates if you are not at fault for the accident. So, do not be hesitant…
Read MoreBirth Injuries Due to Exposure to a Teratogen
A teratogen is an agent that can cause a birth defect. There are many different sources of teratogens which pregnant mothers need to be aware of, and should review with their doctors. According to Healthline.com, about four to five percent of birth defects are caused by teratogen exposure. Teratogens are believed to mostly affect a…
Read MoreWhat Is a Construction Site Injury?
If you were injured on a construction site, you’re not alone. Construction sites are very dangerous places. Injuries can happen for lots of different reasons. One of the things that comes into play on a construction site injury is, most workers on the site are going to be covered by workers’ compensation. The advantage…
Read MoreSleep Deprived Drivers Are 15 Times More Likely to Cause a Collision
Experts in the sleep industry recommend that adults get about 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. However, despite that recommendation, surveys tell us that about 33 percent of adults in the U.S. usually sleep for less than seven hours. Driver fatigue, a problem that develops due to lack of sleep, is a factor…
Read MoreI Got Bit by a Dog. Is It Anyone’s Fault?
It can be. Obviously, if you are provoking the dog, then it’s your fault; it’s not going to be the dog’s fault or the dog’s owner’s fault. But if you’re minding your own business – it doesn’t have to even be a dog bite – if the dog gets loose: in Phoenix area, for…
Read MoreSexual Harassment and Abuse Claims in Arizona
According to recent data, 12 percent of employees have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Among these victims, many simply remain silent. A survey conducted by CareerBuilder reveals that more than 7 in 10 employees who endure sexual harassment in a work environment do not report the event. In addition, more than half of sexual…
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