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Dental Malpractice and How It Affects You
What Is Dental Malpractice?
Dental malpractice is a legal term used when someone is injured because of a dentist’s negligence and carelessness. While most dentists are extremely careful with their patients, some aren’t. Read the rest »
Scottsdale Plane Crash Kills 6
All six people on board a single-engine plane died April 10, 2018, when their plane crashed on the TPC Scottsdale golf course. Authorities are not yet sure why the plane went down, but the plane had just left the Scottsdale Airport minutes before, at 8:45 p.m. The crash caused a small fire on a green patch of the golf course, but no one on the ground was injured. Read the rest »
Hot Car Danger Isn’t Just for Summer
Last year, we had one of the hottest summers in Phoenix’s history. Nine people died from heat-related causes in the week leading up to July, and local authorities believed 27 more people died in the two weeks after. Given that our average temperature was 113 degrees Fahrenheit, and thermometers around the city peaked at 119 degrees on June 20, this is sad but not surprising. Over a four-day period during that time, the temperature never dropped below 90 degrees, not even at night. Read the rest »
Little-Known Rules of the Road for Pedestrians
No matter what city you live in, Arizona is a beautiful place to experience on foot. But whether you’re making your way to the nearest hiking trail or you’re just trying to get to work on time, there are rules of the road for pedestrians just as there are for motor vehicles and cyclists. It’s important for pedestrians to review these rules so they can make sure they’re staying within the law. Read the rest »
Are You Wearing Red for Ed?
Red for Ed is a grassroots movement started by parents and teachers to support public education in America, and they are asking supporters to wear red to support our schools. The Husband and Wife Team at Breyer Law, P.C., consistently recognizes great teachers within the community for our Teacher Appreciation award, just like we support #RedforEd. Read the rest »
Florida Footbridge Accident Raises Questions of Liability
On March 15th, a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Miami, Florida, killing at least six people just five days after it was swung into place. Since it happened so recently, we still don’t know much about why the incident occurred or who’s to blame. But one thing is certain: this is a case that isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, several lawsuits have already been filed by families and friends of the victims. Read the rest »
#ArriveAlive to Prom!
Prom is an exciting time with great traditions surrounding it. There’s shopping for the dress, getting your hair done, picking out the flowers, and then, of course, wearing that perfect dress and feeling glamorous in it for an entire evening. Today, there are also prom proposals, which can sometimes be even more exciting than the event itself! When it’s time, pictures are taken, corsages and boutonnieres are placed, and everyone gets ready for the big night ahead. Read the rest »
Let’s Celebrate Bike Month Together at the Tour de Tempe!
For the past 22 years, the City of Tempe has celebrated Bike Month with a Tour de Tempe to encourage bike safety and get more people riding. We will be there from Breyer Law Offices, P.C., to pass out swag and share information about bicycle safety. Here are the details: Read the rest »
Video Raises More Questions than Answers in Self-Driving Vehicle Death
The news media has been abuzz since a self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, last weekend. While it is not the first accident or fatality involving a self-driving vehicle, it is the first to result in the death of a pedestrian. Read the rest »
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Self-Driving Car
There’s a lot of new technology on Arizona’s roadways, including self-driving vehicles. Arizona doesn’t have any rules or regulations regarding these types of vehicles, making it an attractive place for big tech companies to test them. But sometimes the testing doesn’t go as planned, as demonstrated in the fatal accident this weekend in Tempe that killed a pedestrian. Read the rest »
