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…
Serious injuries from car accidents can have a devastating effect on the lives of those involved. Drivers and passengers alike may find themselves in need of emergency medical treatment, long-term medical care, and rehabilitation long after the accident. In addition, injured individuals may be unable to return to work and…
A Last Will and Testament is an important legal document that details how your property shall be distributed after your death. If you do not have a current Will in place, you are not alone. A 2021Gallup poll found well over half of Americans either do not have a Will or have an…
Couples who go through a divorce in Arizona can face many obstacles. For instance, they need to divide their property, and they may need to determine the terms of a spousal support arrangement. If they are parents, they will also need to create a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a document that…
Parents throughout the country have good reason to be worried when they hand the keys to their car over to their teenager. Simply put: Teens face a high risk of getting into a car accident. As the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports, drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are…
The experienced Phoenix civil and trial lawyer participated in hands-on training during the intensive, week-long program, which helps Arizona lawyers to sharpen their trial techniques. SUN CITY, Arizona (August 25, 2017) – Attorney Zachary Mushkatel of the Phoenix law firm of Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C. recently served as an instructor…
Elderly abuse and neglect occurs in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Many owners of these facilities, however, try to use binding pre-dispute arbitration agreements to prevent claims against them from going to court and to keep their misconduct out of the public eye. These agreements pose…
Phoenix was among the first cities in the country to have Uber drivers. The ride-sharing service began to operate in the Valley back in 2012. If you are not familiar with Uber, here is a brief explanation: The ride-sharing service allows people to hail rides by using an app on their…
Today, many new smart phones feature touch recognition, or “touch ID.” The feature allows a phone to record and recognize a user’s fingerprint. When the user places his or her thumb over a sensor, the phone will unlock. If the phone does not recognize the fingerprint, the phone will stay…
Getting arrested for drug possession in Arizona can carry serious consequences – even if you are a first-time offender. For instance, if you are charged with possession of less than two pounds of marijuana for personal use, you could end up being convicted of a Class 6 felony. You could face up…
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