Every motorist in Arizona should familiarize themselves with the state’s driving laws to ensure they safely operate their vehicles. Most drivers know the law requires them to have a driver’s license and wear seat belts. Other essential traffic laws include the “Move Over Law,” the “Stupid Motorist Law,” and regulations…
Every state has a statute of limitations law that limits how long you have to take certain types of legal action, such as filing a civil lawsuit. In Arizona, the statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit against…
Arizona does not require personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. However, Arizona insurance companies offer Medical Payments (MedPay) insurance. This type of policy is inexpensive to add to your auto insurance and can help with medical bills, deductibles, and copays. It pays regardless of fault. Were you hurt in a car…
Seeking immediate medical attention after a car accident is crucial to improve your chances of receiving maximum compensation. You need to establish a clear connection between the crash and your injuries. Each insurance company sets rules for how many days count as a “reasonable” amount of time to seek treatment….
Auto accidents can be stressful and disorienting, and victims often do not know where to turn in the aftermath. In the days following the accident, they may wonder whether they should notify the at-fault driver’s insurer. If they do not reach out first, chances are the insurer will call them…
By law, all drivers are required to carry minimum levels of liability insurance before driving on Arizona roads. Of course, not all drivers comply with the law. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), 12.6% of drivers nationwide and 11.8% in Arizona were uninsured in 2019. What do you do…
See. Think. Decide. Act. Driving involves more than physically operating a vehicle. Safe driving also requires cognitive skills such as recognizing and reacting to unexpected situations. Unfortunately, our physical and cognitive skills weaken as we age. If you recognize a decline in your loved one’s driving skills, you can help them…
When you lose someone close to you in an unexpected accident, you may be forced to contend with more than grief. A sudden death can mean the unforeseeable loss of a loved one. If your loved one’s death was the result of another party’s negligence, you could recover compensation for…
Commercial truck accidents cause devastating and potentially fatal injuries with significant property damage. Unfortunately, collisions involving large trucks and passenger vehicles happen too frequently on Arizona roads and highways. The Arizona Department of Transportation found over 10,000 heavy trucks were involved in accidents across the state in one recent year alone, leaving…
When a family member passes away while or soon after receiving medical treatment, you may wonder whether your family may have a medical malpractice or wrongful death claim. You may also wonder about the differences between medical malpractice and wrongful death. Wrongful death is a type of legal claim families…
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