It has not been a positive year so far for Toyota.  The company has been mired in controversy because of its massive recall of more than 8 million vehicles because of a problem with the accelerator pedals.  The news of the recall was covered in the media relentlessly, and Toyota executives appeared before the United States Congress to explain the problems with the company that led to these recalls.  Now comes word that reports are arising regarding deaths and serious injuries as a result of driving defective Toyota vehicles.  Toyota recall lawyers are beginning to meet with consumers who have been harmed because of this Toyota recall, and the news could get worse for both Toyota and millions of consumers before it gets better.

Interstate busing companies need permission and approval from the government to do just that - travel between states with passengers aboard.  Tragically, one company's failure to secure this approval will only make matters worse for many in the wake of a devastating bus crash in Arizona yesterday.  16 people were injured and six people were killed when the bus rear-ended a pickup truck and flipped on its side on Interstate 10.  Clearly, many people will need the help of an Arizona accident lawyer in order to make sure that their rights are properly protected and enforced.  In the meantime, below are a few legal issues that could arise in the wake of this tragedy.

Millions of people and business entities file for bankruptcy protection every year in the United States, and many wonder how the process works.  One of the most common questions those who are considering bankruptcy ask concerns whether the bankruptcy case is governed by state or by federal law.  This is an important distinction for many reasons, as states and the federal districts have different procedures, different norms and different staffs and judges.  In order to find out everything you need in regards to bankruptcy law, you should contact an Arizona bankruptcy lawyer for specific answers and guidance.  In the meantime, below you'll find an overview of the issue of state versus federal law in bankruptcy filings.

Auto accidents occur on a daily basis in and around Phoenix.  Generally, an auto accident will result in one party being found more at fault for the result than the other.  For those who were not at fault in an auto accident and who have suffered damages, it can be difficult to understand how to properly move forward in a manner that will maximize your car accident settlement.  While every situation like this one should involve help and advice from an experienced Phoenix auto accident attorney, below you'll find some basic steps you should take if you want to provide yourself with the best opportunity to maximize your auto accident settlement.