Personal Injury Law Updates
To Raise or Not To Raise?
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”1_2″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Over recent years there have been several attempts to pass a law raising Arizona’s minimum limits for auto liability coverage. Recent attempts to raise the limits have failed. Currently Arizona’s minimal coverage limits rank as one of the lowest in the United States. In last…
Read MoreCan Your Expert Testify In A Medical Malpractice Case?
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”2_3″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] When a patient sues his/her doctor for medical malpractice, in most cases the patient will have to have another doctor testify as an expert to establish the treating doctor’s fault. In Rasor/Miller v. Northwest Hospitals LLC, the Arizona Supreme Court address what prerequisites the expert must have…
Read MoreArizona Bicycle Laws
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”1_2″][tm_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://thomaslawaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/qtq80-dNXv30.jpeg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” /][/tm_pb_column][tm_pb_column type=”1_2″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Like most states Arizona has specific laws that apply to bicyclist. The purpose of these laws is to promote safety and reduce injuries and fatalities. Between 2011 and 2015, Arizona has…
Read MoreCan The Judge Modify A Jury Verdict?
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”1_2″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Can a judge modify a jury verdict? Depending on the circumstances a judge can modify a civil jury verdict in a jury trial. The Arizona Supreme Court recently addressed this issue. Often in personal injury trials (and other civil trials), the Defendant may request…
Read MoreUninsured Motorist Coverage, What Is It?
Uninsured Motorist Coverage, What Is It? When you buy your auto insurance, you usually look for the cheapest coverage. That may not necessarily be limited to what insurance company you purchase your insurance from, but it may also include what overages you decide to purchase. One coverage that many people decide not to purchase is…
Read MoreWhat Are Arizona's Minimum Auto Insurance Limits?
What Are Arizona’s Minimum Auto Insurance Limits? Currently it is $15,000 of liability for injuries to any one person in another vehicle they hit, and a total of $30,000 for all injuries and deaths out of the same incident. And their coverage for damages to the cars and other property of others can be as…
Read MoreHurt In An Auto Accident, It Was The Other Driver's Fault, What Now?
Where You Hurt In An Auto Accident? Was it the other driver’s fault? Are you wondering what your rights are? Wondering who will pay your medical bills, pay for your lost time off work? What about compensation for all the pain and discomfort? First, the other driver is responsible for any injuries and damage to…
Read MoreInjured While On Government Property?
Were you Injured While On Government Property? If you were, your right to seek compensation from the government agency is significantly limited as compared to your rights against a private entity or person. Specifically there are specific notices you must comply with, not only time mandated notices but you also have to provide those notices to…
Read MoreDrowsy Driving, The Next DUI?
Over the recent years there has been an increase in accidents resulting from Drowsy Driving. In 2015 according to the NHTSA. Some statistics indicate that drowsy driving causes about 100,000 car accidents a year, with about 71,000 injured people. Just like driving while impaired, drowsy driving effects driver alertness, attention and reaction time. Some states…
Read MoreWere You Burned When Your E-Cigarette Exploded?
Were You Burned When Your E-Cigarette Exploded? It happens, just ask Josh Hamilton, of Kentucky. His E-Cigarette Exploded and his pants caught fire while he was reaching into pocket to pay for items at a local Texaco. He suffered 2nd degree burns on his legs. Surprisingly, there is not a government agency that regulates vaporizers (or E-Cigarette)…
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