Author Archives: Rockafellow Law Firm
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
If you’re involved in an auto accident, it’s essential to begin preserving your personal injury claim immediately by documenting the details of the wreck while they’re still fresh in your mind. Taking photos of the scene of the accident immediately following the crash will help you recall the accident when talking with your insurance company […]
Burn Injuries Can Be Catastrophic
A burn injury is one of the most painful injuries a person can suffer, whether suffered in a Fourth of July firework mishap, a car accident, or a bonfire alcohol explosion. Burns can cause permanent scarring and disfigurement and sometimes require skin grafts and corrective surgery. What are the symptoms? Burn injuries are generally classified […]
Tips For Drivers: Dealing With Bicyclists
As gas prices climb higher in Tucson and other cities across the nation, the number of bicyclists hitting the roads has skyrocketed. Bicyclists are sometimes seen as a nuisance to pedestrians and car drivers alike, but it’s important that those who share the road with bicycles understand the ways for keeping themselves and the cyclists […]
Four Myths of Medical Malpractice Cases
Swirling around in the recent debates on health care in this nation has been a lot of information and misinformation about medical malpractice lawsuits and their effect on health care rates. Politicians throw a lot of statistics around to support their own side of the debate, but how do you know what to believe? Here […]
Whiplash: Symptoms, Impacts and Treatment
When most people think of auto accidents, “common” injuries such as broken bones and head trauma come to mind. However, another common injury often overlooked in auto accidents is whiplash, an injury that is usually sustained in rear-end accidents. Whiplash occurs when a person’s head is abruptly thrust backward and then forward upon impact. The […]
Crossing The Street: Simple or Unsafe?
When we were young, our parents taught us how to cross the street ― look left, look right, look left again, judge how quickly it will take to cross the road and make sure cars are going at a reasonable speed. However, with the advent of new technologies, researchers are finding that cellular devices and […]
In-Flight Injuries
If you do a lot of traveling by plane, you may receive an in-flight injury, whether from turbulence, luggage falling out of overstuffed overhead bins, or a slip and fall in the aisle. If you’ve experienced one of these incidents, you may wonder who, if anyone, is liable for your injuries. You may have a […]
Arizona Grows Worried Over Frat House Personal Injuries
Recently, several disturbing incidents have occurred at fraternity houses on Arizona college campuses. One fraternity member died and two underage girls were severely burned in recent incidents. The trend has grown so alarming that it has prompted the Arizona Board of Regents to send a letter to the national headquarters of almost 70 fraternities and […]
Types of Personal Injury Damages
Personal injury claims can occur due to many circumstances, and the injuries suffered can range from death to a broken bone or an abrasion. In the United States, automobile accidents are the number one cause of personal injury claims. If you’ve been injured in an accident or otherwise, you may be entitled to a monetary […]
Older Motorcycle Riders, Watch Out!
People of all ages ride motorcycles — it’s not solely an activity for tattooed young males anymore. In fact, 25 percent of all motorcycle riders today are age 50 and older. The segment of older motorcycle riders has more than doubled since 1990. While it would seem intuitive to believe that older people riding motorcycles […]
