Phoenix Personal Injury Law Blog
The Husband & Wife Law Team Scholarship 2023
The Husband & Wife Law Team has been helping people in Phoenix and throughout Arizona for over 20 years. We’re so grateful for everything we have achieved and we feel fortunate to be able to give back to this wonderful community.
We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be providing two $1,000 college scholarships for deserving students. One of our winners will be an Arizona high school senior or college student, and the other will be an applicant from anywhere in the United States.
Who Is Liable When Livestock Causes Car Accidents?
When an animal darts in front of your car, you are forced to make a split-second decision that could have horrible consequences. If you swerve to avoid the animal, serious injury may result for you, your passengers, and people traveling in other vehicles.
It’s not a pleasant decision to make, but experienced law enforcement officers recommend against swerving to avoid an animal in the roadway. But there are cases where colliding with a large animal such as a steer causes serious injuries for drivers and their passengers, so liability in these cases may not be easy to determine.
When Tractors or Farming Equipment Causes Accidents
Agriculture is an important industry in Arizona, contributing over $23 billion dollars to the state’s economy every year. And ranching and farming supports over 162,000 Arizona jobs.
As more people move to the state and our suburbs continue to grow, drivers are more likely to come into contact with tractors and other types of farm vehicles on the road.
Farm vehicles have the right to use the roads as long as these vehicles are being used for farming-related activities. And they still have to follow the rules like everybody else.
How Electric Shocks Damage Your Heart Long-Term
Electrical shock can have a devastating impact on your body. It may cause severe burns, nerve damage, disruption of the central nervous system, heart attacks, and even death.
By disrupting electrical impulses that regulate your heartbeat, electric shock may cause immediate harm, including cardiac arrest. Scientists have also discovered that electric shock contributes to long-term heart problems.
The Rights of Snowbirds Visiting Arizona
Snowbirds are seasonal residents who like to spend the winter months in Arizona. It’s not surprising that a lot of snowbirds come from states with harsh winter weather, and many of them come from Canada.
Snowbirds are a great asset to our local economy. And we hope you enjoy the time you spend in our beautiful state. But if you suffer an accident while visiting Arizona, filing a claim against an insurance company can be a giant hassle.
The Dangers of Holiday Commutes
The holiday season is special. It’s a great time to visit relatives, and old friends may be in town. But increased traffic caused by holiday travelers, rainy weather, people driving under the influence, and other factors can make it a hazardous time to drive.
Driving has the highest fatality rate of all the major forms of transportation. In a recent year, over 42,000 people died on our roads and highways. Most of us still have to work during the holiday season, and commutes become more difficult as more people are out driving.
How Dangerous Are EV Fires?
Electric vehicle (EV) fires are a serious issue that requires our attention. The major problem with EV fires is they burn very hot and they’re difficult to put out. It takes a tremendous amount of water to extinguish an EV fire and they can still reignite hours or even days later.
This new technology is still developing, and we need to have a sensible discussion about the risk of EV fires and the best way to respond to them.
What Is Expressive Aphasia and What Causes It?
Expressive aphasia, also known as Broca’s aphasia, is a language disorder caused by damage to parts of the brain that control speaking and language comprehension. It can be triggered by certain medical conditions or brain injuries.
Aphasia harms a person’s ability to use and understand words. The effects of aphasia may get better over time, but in most cases, the symptoms will never completely go away.
Aphasia can be very distressing for its victims, and it’s also hard on their close friends and relatives. But there are ways to help people cope with aphasia.
Can Trespassers Sue for Premises Liability in Arizona?
Premises liability is a legal concept that applies in a personal injury case where the injury was caused by an unsafe condition on someone’s property. The premises liability principle is applicable for injuries that occur on all types of property where residents, guests, or clients may be present, including businesses, homes, and apartment buildings.
In most cases, premises liability does not apply to trespasses. After all, a trespasser has no legitimate reason to be on private property, so it really doesn’t make sense to hold the property owner liable when a trespasser gets hurt.
Why Trucking Companies Must Hire Safe Drivers
There’s a lot of turnover in the trucking industry. Drivers are constantly leaving the profession because they get fed up with low pay and long hours. That’s why there’s considerable demand for new drivers. This is unfortunate because experienced drivers are less likely to make dangerous mistakes.
Trucking companies will try to save money by hiring inexperienced or poorly trained drivers. They may even hire drivers with bad driving records. This leads to serious accidents that harm thousands of unsuspecting drivers and their passengers every year.
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