A Tucson personal injury attorney handles cases in which someone has suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one due to the negligence of another. While common personal injury claims include car accidents and pedestrian accidents, personal injury attorneys also handle cases involving fire and burn injuries. These types of injuries can occur from a […]
Soft tissue injuries are fairly common in car accident cases and can result in neck pain, stiffness and headaches. Even though these types of injuries are common, they don’t always appear on X-rays, so personal injury victims need to communicate their discomfort to treating physicians. Certain soft tissue injuries can cause complications months following a […]
Even though whiplash is commonly associated with car accidents, it can actually be caused by any impact or blow that forces the head to jerk forward and backward. This sudden motion stretches and tears the muscles and tendons in the neck, which can result in severe and lasting pain. In some cases, pain associated with […]
In a personal injury claim, the party legally responsible for the accident must pay monetary damages to the injured party. Most personal injury damages are compensatory damages, as they are intended to make the injured party whole again following the accident. While certain compensatory damages, such as medical bills, are easy to quantify, it is […]
Scars are thick patches of skin that form as a wound is healing and provide permanent protection following burns, sores, cuts and scrapes. As the body heals, it utilizes a framework of collagen to repair damaged tissue. Unfortunately, collagen is a slightly different color and texture than surrounding skin, so it leaves a mark after […]
Spinal cord trauma is one of the most serious injuries that can result from a car accident or slip and fall accident. When someone suffers a spinal cord injury, the bundles of nerves in their spinal column have trouble carrying signals between the brain and body. This can lead to motor loss, sensation loss, and […]
In a survey conducted by Living Streets Alliance, there were 86 crashes documented in relation to Tucson’s modern streetcar beginning in August 2012. These accidents occurred as Tucson cyclists attempted to ride alongside or cross the newly laid trolley tracks. The company estimates even more Tucson bike crashes along the tracks, as many riders don’t […]
In 2011, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed House Bill 2137, which holds dog owners legally responsible when their dogs attack another person’s pets. The new law classifies a dog attack on another dog as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which carries a potential six-month jail sentence and up to $2,500 in fines. The bill passed after […]
Personal injury law covers situations in which someone has been injured, either physically or emotionally, by another person’s negligence. When someone files a personal injury claim, he or she is seeking monetary compensation for the harm suffered. Personal injury laws vary in every state, so it’s important to discuss any questions you have with an […]
In early November, a female pedestrian suffered life-threating injuries following collision with a motor vehicle on North First Avenue. According to the Tucson Police Department, the driver didn’t see the pedestrian in the crosswalk when he pulled out to turn. Unfortunately, this accident illustrates common dangers that pedestrians face, even while using a crosswalk. Risk […]
