As a child growing up in Arizona, Heather Baker-Mushkatel developed a love for acting and the theater. Today, as an attorney, Heather is drawn to another performance space – the courtroom. “It does sort of remind me of acting,” says Heather, who focuses her practice in the areas of family…
Companies like Waymo and Uber are all developing self-driving technology with the hopes that they will usher in the age of the driverless car. These companies claim that inattention and human error cause more than 90 percent of auto accidents. By removing the possibility of driver mistakes, these companies hope that…
Many Arizona residents get injured in auto accidents when they fail to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles, or when they react incorrectly. Under state law, emergency vehicles have certain rights when they operate on the road. Also, if you approach a road crew vehicle or emergency vehicle…
For Matthew Gobbato no aspect of his work is more important than his direct contact with clients. “Everyone’s situation, everyone’s story, is unique,” he says. “So I think it’s very important to listen to their needs and address their concerns. I sit down with them and hear what they want…
In Arizona, motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of preventable deaths of children. According to a CDC study from 2023 found that over 30% percent of children who died in a car crash were not properly buckled in or wearing a seat belt at all. Using the appropriate car seat…
Arizona is a fault-based insurance system. This means that in Arizona, the one who is responsible for causing a car accident is also responsible for paying for the damages. Is Arizona a no-fault state? Is Arizona a No-Fault State? This “you break it, you buy it” theory is what differentiates…
After a Phoenix car accident, there are some steps you need to take in order to protect your rights to full and fair compensation for the damages you have suffered. One of the big things you will need to do is file a car accident report. The law enforcement officers…
Ending a marriage or serious relationship is never easy. Unfortunately, breaking up becomes a lot harder when there are children involved. Matters surrounding child custody are typically the most pressing concern for parents going through a divorce or separation. What you need to know about Child custody in Arizona. What…
Drivers involved in left-hand turn car accidents are routinely found to be at-fault under Arizona traffic laws. This is because drivers who are turning left must yield to oncoming traffic under Arizona law. In fact, existing right-of-way laws are written broadly to protect other motorists and make liability more likely…
A judge or jury can force the responsible party in a personal injury, medical malpractice, or other type of lawsuit to pay the victim different kinds of damages, from medical expenses to physical and emotional pain and suffering. One type of damages, known as “punitive damages” or “exemplary damages,” requires…
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