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Wrong Collisions: ADOT Seeks to Stem Fatalities
Over the past several years, Arizona highways have been home to numerous wrong-way collisions, many of which result in fatalities. Jason Pohl of The Republic details both the tragic events and a new possible solution to wrong-way collisions in his article Closures...
Possible Impediments to Your Personal Injury Insurance Claim
When you are in a car accident due to another person's negligence, you need to file a claim against his or her insurance company so you can receive compensation for your damages. Insurance companies, while they are in the business of helping people in a time of need,...
Nursing Home Abuse: What You Need to Know
The decision to put your loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. However, if your loved one simply can no longer care for him or herself, this often means that your loved one needs assisted care. If you live far away or are simply unable to be at your loved...
After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know
If you have been a driver for a long time and have not been involved in a car accident, count yourself lucky. Small accidents happen every day and are typically easy to deal with, no matter who is at fault. However, for those who have never been in any sort of...
NATIONWIDE NURSING HOME CLOSURES COULD PROVE DISASTROUS FOR THE ELDERLY
In a recent NY Times article, author Paul Span details the current struggles of the nursing home industry and the implications it may have for the elderly. Span details that many five-star rated nursing home facilities are experiencing a decline in residents leading...
HEAVY STORMS WASH AWAY ROAD AND CAUSE DEADLY COLLISION
Heavy storms on Wednesday night were the catalyst for a deadly collision in northern Arizona. Amelie Fortune of France and two passengers were traveling north on US 89 by Page when portions of the road collapsed from beneath their vehicle. She exited her vehicle after...
MARIJUANA MAKES HEADLINES: A COMMON CAUSE OF CAR COLLISIONS
Marijuana legalization is sweeping the nation. Medical marijuana use is now legal in 30 states, while 9 others have legalized marijuana for recreational use. As public support mounts for both medical and recreational use, legalization will likely increase the number...
PEDESTRIANS AT RISK: FATALITIES ON THE RISE
On October 11, tragedy struck when an 11-year-old boy was hit and killed by a pickup truck. The collision occurred on a Wednesday afternoon near Santa Fe Elementary Elementary School in Peoria. The ABC 15 report indicates that driver remained at the scene, and that...
MEDICAL MISINTERPRETATION: DOCTOR’S ERRORS PLACING PATIENTS AT RISK
MEDICAL MISINTERPRETATION: DOCTOR’S ERRORS PLACING PATIENTS AT RISK In a recent Washington Post Article Daniel Morgan, contributor and doctor, exposes that many doctors are shocking bad at reading and interpreting medical test results. The article begins by detailing...
A Minor Accident Injury Can Become a Big Expense| Garrison Law Firm
Minor injuries can happen suddenly, and the result of the damage they cause can make the incident seem anything but minor. Too often, people forgo medical care or decide not to contact a lawyer after a car accident or a slip and fall incident because they do not...