Nothing beats the thrill of riding a motorcycle. It’s a way of life, but unfortunately, a dangerous one. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 88,000 of 8,600,936 registered motorcyclists suffered accident-related injuries in 2015. At 57.85 per 100,000 vehicles, the motorcycle injury rate greatly exceeded that of passenger cars (which sustained an injury rate of 9.48). Accidents aren’t […]
Personal injury and a lawsuit often involve a fundamental primary question on every client’s mind: what will this case translate into in terms of damages if I win? While it would be nice if there was a reference table one could use to produce an answer quickly, the law does not work this way. Instead, […]
Negligence on the road, in the hospital, or in some other setting has caused you undue suffering. You believe that you can secure significant personal injury damages, but before you proceed with your case, you must select a trustworthy attorney. Personal injury law covers a lot of ground, but as you browse your options, you’ll […]
Updated article: Original publish date 11/20/14 It’s that time of year in Arizona for ATV riders to start riding again. This means trips to the dunes, the desert, and in some cases, lots of drinking to boot. 2014 for Arizona proved to be a eye opening year for ATV accident awareness when the six time […]
Original publish date: September 19, 2014 (Updated) In December 2011, Gregory Mack Anderson failed to yield the right of way to a GMC SUV, driven by Beatriz Gutierrez in Waco, Texas. What resulted was a head-on collision between Anderson’s pickup truck and Gutierrez’s SUV — a crash that left Gutierrez and her 23-year-old daughter, who […]
The Center for Disease Control presents several alarming statistics about motorcycle accidents on its website, For example, did you know that the number of deaths due to motorcycle accidents doubled between 1999 and 2008, which included over 34,000 fatalities? Some of the most recent annual statistics are from 2012 for motorcycle fatalities. 2012 showed a […]
Life is often hectic. It is full of responsibilities and things to remember. Often, those around you struggle and you are asked to pick up the pieces — or at the very least referee while others pick the pieces up for themselves. The biggest successes in life happen when we work together. Each of us […]
Many people do not fully understand what types of attorneys handle certain types of cases. Some common types of attorneys include bankruptcy, business/corporate, civil rights, criminal defense, employment, environmental, family & divorce, immigration, military, property/real estate, public interest, toxic tort, and personal injury. This list is just to name a handful but there are many […]
A question that arises often following an accident is “should I hire a personal injury lawyer”? This is an excellent question to ask as being involved in any type of accident can be traumatic, leaving the victim in a vulnerable mindset. Thankfully, the majority of people around the world will never be involved in a […]
