Personal Injury Blog Posts
Should You Get a Second Opinion About Your Car Crash Injuries?
One of the most important steps to take after being injured in a car crash is to seek medical treatment. You need a doctor to examine you and diagnose your injuries so treatment can begin. If you are concerned that the doctor you saw missed some things, or you disagree with his or her diagnosis or treatment plan, you may want to consider seeing another…
Seeking Injury Compensation from Multiple At-Fault Parties
One of the most important questions for insurance companies and attorneys after an accident is: who is at fault? Often, there is one person or entity that bears 100 percent of the fault for what happened. However, sometimes there is more than one party to blame. In these situations, Arizona applies the legal principle of joint and several liability.…
I Slipped and Fell. Do I Have a Case Against the Property Owner?
Slip and fall accidents are often caused by hazardous conditions or obstacles that should have been fixed. At the very least, property owners should give visitors a warning about the hazard to help them avoid getting hurt. Property owners are obligated to ensure the safety of guests and visitors on their premises and may be held liable for slip and…
When Can Mediation be Used in a Personal Injury Claim?
Some personal injury cases make it all the way to court and are resolved once the jury reaches a verdict. However, most cases do not make it that far. They are settled out of the courtroom through some form of alternative dispute resolution. One form of alternative dispute resolution is bringing in a mediator. Below, learn more about mediation, including…
Are Child Trespassers Treated Differently in Premises Liability Claims?
Often, children do not understand why something is dangerous until someone else gets injured or they suffer an injury themselves. Their lack of understanding may cause them to make bad decisions that put themselves or others in danger. Arizona law recognizes children often do not use good judgment about potentially dangerous situations. Under the attractive…
What Happens if an Injury Victim Passes Away While Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim?
Some personal injury victims do not live to the end of the legal process. The injuries they suffered were so serious they were unable to recover. There may even be rare situations where someone who has filed a claim dies for some reason that is completely unrelated to the previous injury, such as another accident. The question is: what happens to the…
Can Returning to Work Too Soon Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injuries are often financially devastating as medical treatment can be very expensive and victims may be unable to work, which results in lost income. That is why injury victims are often itching to return to work, regardless of their pain or other symptoms. This is particularly true for victims with spouses and children. However, returning…
What You Should Know About Personal Injury Claims Involving Children
Children are often more vulnerable to injury, not just because of their smaller size and the fact their bodies are still developing. Children often do not recognize dangerous situations as quickly as adults do, and they often think they are unlikely to get hurt when they do dangerous things. However, even when children are in dangerous situations,…
Settlement Agreements – An Explanation
If you were injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another party, you could be eligible for compensation through a personal injury claim. Most personal injury claims are settled out of court through settlement agreements with other parties and/or insurance companies. Below, learn more about personal injury settlements and the process…
Advantages of Attorney-Client Privilege for Personal Injury Victims
Some personal injury victims are unsure about contacting an attorney. However, there are two things that may convince them to contact a lawyer – it is free and confidential. What does free mean? First, the initial consultation with a Phillips Law Group attorney is free. Second, there are no upfront fees while your lawyer works on your case. Your lawyer…