We've been tracking the bankruptcy statistics throughout 2010 in both Phoenix and in Arizona overall, and as expected, 2010 turned out to be the worst year ever in Phoenix in terms of Arizona bankruptcy filings. The last year surpassed the previous record that was set in 2005, although that number was somewhat artificial because of the changes made in bankruptcy laws that prompted many people to file under the older and less stringent guidelines. What's perhaps most unfortunate is that it's likely that thousands of people in and around Phoenix will once again need the help of an Arizona bankruptcy lawyer in 2011.

According to court records, more than 31,000 Phoenix area households filed for some form of bankruptcy protection in 2010. This number represents 3,000 more than the previous record of 28,000 that was set in 2005. The trend is expected to continue in 2011 as the economy in Arizona and in the western United States overall continues to suffer and lag behind other areas of the country. There are several reasons as to why the number of Arizona bankruptcy filings in and around Phoenix is expected to remain high.

The most obvious reason for this negative prediction is because of the basic realities that surround many of those who have been filing for bankruptcy protection since the recession hit in 2007 and into 2008. The Arizona jobs market remains in terrible shape, the Arizona real estate market is in shambles and even those who are working are spending more time at work whbanile earning less money. Therefore, people are forced to initially exhaust their savings and retirement accounts just to meet their monthly obligations. When those resources are no longer available, many will live month-to-month on credit cards even though it doesn't take long for the balances and minimum monthly payments to rise to levels that cannot be met.

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For those who find themselves in this position, there is most likely a way out from under this terribly stressful ordeal. However, it all starts with a close look at your financial picture by an experienced professional. From there a course to recovery can be plotted. You should start by seeking the help of experienced Phoenix bankruptcy lawyers who have helped thousands of people obtain a fresh financial start. Contact David Wroblewski & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Riding a bicycle at night is always an activity that involves risk, particularly if a person is riding a recumbent bicycle that sits lower to the ground. However, that doesn't mean that those who choose this form of transportation don't have legal rights. Tragically, it's possible that someone's legal rights were violated when a woman was killed while riding this type of vehicle last night in a Phoenix bicycle accident. Police have not released the name of the victim, and they are continuing to investigate the situation.

According to authorities, the latest fatal Phoenix bicycle accident occurred last night near 25th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue. A woman who was approximately 50 years old was riding her motorized recumbent bicycle on Dunlap Avenue when a motorist came up from behind and attempted to turn right from Dunlap Avenue onto 25th Avenue. The unidentified motorist then collided with the bicycle as the turn was attempted, and the bicyclist was killed. Police have ruled out alcohol as a factor in the crash.

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First and foremost, we'd like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed. Losing a life in such a random and violent manner is always tragic, and no family should ever have to receive the type of news that the family of this woman is about to receive. In addition, this Phoenix bicycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Arizona bicycle accidents. Every year, almost 2,000 such crashes occur, leading to nearly 1,700 injuries and to more than a dozen deaths

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While more information would be necessary to provide a complete legal analysis of this type of situation, if it turns out that the motorist was negligent in turning into the bicycle, it's possible that the family of the woman who was killed could file an Arizona wrongful death lawsuit. If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their loss of income and their loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love in an accident, you need to seek the help of Phoenix wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Phillips Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.

SUV's have long been top-selling vehicle models in the United States, as they generally present the best of both worlds to their drivers. These larger vehicles provide safety and utility along with the convenience of sedans. Unfortunately, SUV rollover accidents are extremely prevalent as well in the United States, and there are many reasons for these types of crashes. Tragically, another Arizona SUV rollover accident has claimed the life of a person and injured two others, although police have indicated that this incident could be due to tire failure.

According to authorities, the latest fatal Arizona SUV rollover accident occurred this afternoon at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Interstate 19 just south of the Rio Rico Drive exit. 30-year-old Ana Bertha Valenzuela was driving her SUV when she suddenly lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over as a result. 60-year-old Maria Dolores Apodaca of Rio Rico was a passenger in the vehicle, and she was thrown from it as a result of the crash. She was killed at the scene, and both the driver and her young son were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

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First and foremost, we'd like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed. Losing a life in such a random and violent manner is always a tragedy. In addition, this fatal Arizona SUV rollover accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Arizona car accidents. Every year, more than 65,000 people are injured and more than 1,000 people are killed in these occurrences. Finally, SUV's are more than 30 times more likely to roll over than other types of vehicles.

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In terms of potential liability, more investigation would need to be done in regards to the potential failure of the tire that may have led to the crash. If it turns out that the tire was defective or that it was not replaced when it should have been by a dealership, it's possible that the family of the woman who was killed could file an Arizona wrongful death lawsuit against those responsible for the tire being attached to the vehicle. A successfully filed claim could lead to an award of damages that would compensate the family for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love to a defective product, you need to seek the help of Arizona wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Phillips Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Most people understand that when they venture out into traffic, they are encountering danger and they must put some level of trust into motorists nearby. However, few if any people would ever consider themselves to be in danger from moving vehicles while they are asleep in their own beds. Tragically, one man paid the ultimate price for the recklessness of others when he was killed by a vehicle that crashed through his home while he was asleep in his bedroom in a freakish Phoenix car accident. Police have made arrests in the aftermath of this incident and the investigation continues.

According to authorities, the latest fatal Phoenix car accident occurred at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at 7300 W. Roma Avenue. Eduardo Luis Arechiga, 21, and his 16-year-old brother were visiting a friend of theirs who lived next door to Juan Carlos Mendez. It was alleged that they were drinking, and the driver got into his SUV and was performing amateur stunt maneuvers in a nearby intersection. The driver lost control of his vehicle, which hit a Toyota parked in the driveway of Mr. Mendez's home. The Toyota went through the wall of the bedroom along with the SUV and ran over the victim, who died at the scene. The driver was arrested after fleeing the scene on foot on suspicion of manslaughter, leaving the scene of an injury accident, eight counts of endangerment, and criminal damage.

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First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was tragically killed. He clearly did nothing wrong and did not deserve to meet this violent end. We hope that justice is served in this matter as well. In addition, this Phoenix car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Arizona car accidents. Every year, 140,000 such accidents occur, leading to more than 65,000 injuries and to more than 1,000 fatalities.

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Clearly, the family of the man who was killed would have reason to look into the filing of an Arizona wrongful death lawsuit against the driver in this case and perhaps others who were involved. If such a lawsuit was filed and was successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the survivors for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and their loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love to a reckless driver, you need to seek the help of Phoenix wrongful death lawyers who have been defending the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Phillips Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.

When someone is hit and killed in an Arizona bicycle accident, it leads to an entire set of processes unfolding, including the extreme grief that must be endured by the bicyclist's family. When a motorist involved in an Arizona bicycle accident flees the scene after the crash, it only adds a completely unnecessary and stressful layer to the scenario. Tragically, that's what occurred last night when a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed in a Yuma hit-and-run accident. Fortunately, the driver involved in the crash was identified and apprehended.

According to authorities, the latest fatal Arizona bicycle accident occurred last night after dark in Yuma near Avenue 9E. The boy was riding his bicycle with a friend when he was hit by a 2000 Ford Explorer that was being driven by 18-year-old Tom Bartley. Bartley fled the scene and abandoned his vehicle in a parking lot at Arizona Western College. It was soon found and Bartley was arrested and booked on suspicion of causing an accident involving death, failure to stop and manslaughter.

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First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the boy who was killed. He was not identified, which likely means that his family is about to receive the type of news that no one should ever have to receive. In addition, this Yuma bicycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Arizona bicycle accidents. Every year, almost 2,000 such crashes occur, leading to almost 1,700 injuries and to more than a dozen deaths.

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It's clear that the driver in this Yuma hit-and-run accident faces serious criminal charges. He could also face an Arizona wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the boy who was killed files such a claim. If a claim is filed and is successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate the family for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their emotional distress.

If you have lost someone you love as a result of negligent driving, you need to seek the help of Arizona wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Phillips Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Getting off of a metro transit bus is an activity that many people partake in and that most take for granted in terms of the potential danger involved. Tragically, one local man paid the ultimate price for attempting to cross a street after getting off of a city bus this morning, as he was killed by a passing school bus. Police are investigating the accident, but it could take some time before all of the details are available. There were children on the school bus, but none of them were injured.

According to authorities, the latest Phoenix pedestrian accident occurred at approximately 7:30 this morning when an 18-year-old man got off of a city bus at 46th Street and Broadway Road. He crossed in front of the bus as is usually how it's done, but as he attempted to cross the street he was hit by a passing school bus. Police indicated that the driver of the school bus did not have time to react before colliding with the man, and he was killed at the scene. Police also mentioned that it's likely that none of the young children on the bus saw the crash occur.

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First and foremost, we'd like to send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man who was killed. He has not been identified, but his family is about to receive news from police that no one should ever have to receive. In addition, this fatal Phoenix pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Arizona pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 1,500 such crashes occur, injuring more than 1,400 people and killing more than 10 people every month.

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More would obviously need to be known before a final legal opinion could be offered, but if it turns out that the driver of the school bus was either completely negligent or likely more negligent than the man who was killed, it's possible that his family could file an Arizona wrongful death lawsuit against the school district that manages the bus line. If such a claim was filed and was successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the family for their loss. However, there would likely need to be steps taken by the family before the lawsuit could be filed.

If you have lost someone you love to a negligent driver, you need to seek the help of Phoenix wrongful death lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years. Contact Phillips Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.

While no one was surprised to see 2010 close as the year that featured the most bankruptcy filngs in American history, the fact that it wasn't unexpected doesn't make the news less difficult to endure. The economy seems to be slowly turning in some parts of the country, and many people are attempting to provide themselves with a fresh financial start in hopes that they will also enjoy some sort of an upswing. However, in places like Arizona, the economy remains mired in a historic slump that's shown explicitly by the number of bankruptcy filings that took place in 2010.

According to official bankruptcy statistics, more than 1.5 million bankruptcy filings were initiated in the United States in 2010, which is an increase of approximately 9 percent from 2009. In addition, many experts expect that this number will rise even more in 2011, and that's largely due to the struggles of the western portion of the country, including Arizona. This region appears to be lagging behind other parts of the Midwest and Southeast when it comes to recovery, and much of that has to do with unemployment rates that remain high and real estate markets that remain historically low.

Specifically, Arizona bankruptcy filings shot up by almost 25 percent in 2010 when compared to 2009, and that's a number that's so shocking that most economists can barely fathom such a fallout on a wide scale. Arizona's bankruptcy filings included more than 75 percent that were filed under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, which is a chapter that's usually reserved for individual consumers even though businesses can file under this chapter as well.

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For many people, the best way out from under a growing amount of financial stress is to wipe away the debts that are hindering every aspect of their lives. If this includes you or someone you love, you need to seek the help of Arizona bankruptcy lawyers who can take a close look at your financial picture and help you plot a course to financial freedom and peace of mind. Contact David Wroblewski & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

When Phoenix car accidents take place, they obviously lead to danger and risk for anyone in the area. That includes not only those who are involved in the initial crash, but also those who may be approaching on the road a short time later. Sadly, that chain of events seemed to play out on Friday when an initial three-vehicle Phoenix car accident caused an additional collision that seriously injured a woman who was hit from behind while stopped for the first accident. Police are continuing to investigate the situation.

The scenario unfolded on Friday when three vehicles were involved in an accident on northbound State Route 51 near Union Hills Drive. That crash clogged the lanes of the road, and a short time thereafter a woman driving a small sedan approached the accident scene and stopped because of the wreckage in the road. At that point, the driver of a pickup truck also approached the accident scene but failed to stop, rear-ending the woman in the sedan at a high rate of speed. The second crash seriously injured the woman in the sedan, and she was rushed to a nearby hospital. No names of those involved in this situation have yet been released.

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First and foremost, we hope that everyone who was injured in this multiple crash scene is able to recover from the harm they have suffered. In addition, these Phoenix car accidents will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Arizona car accidents. Every year, more than 140,000 such accidents occur, leading to approximately 65,000 injuries and to more than 1,000 fatalities.

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It seems based on the available facts that the driver of the pickup truck that rear-ended the sedan in which the seriously injured woman was riding was at fault for the second collision. If that's the case, it's possible that the woman who was injured could file an Arizona personal injury lawsuit against that driver. If the case is filed and it's successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the woman for her medical costs, her pain and suffering and her lost income.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, you need to seek the help of Phoenix personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years. Contact Phillips Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.