Author Archives: Rockafellow Law Firm
Surgical Malpractice
Surgery is a terrifying thought for most people. While most people come through surgery just fine, surgeons can make mistakes in the operating room. Many different things can cause surgical errors, and these errors often lead to devastating injury and even death. A study conducted by the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) between 1990 and […]
Road Design To Cut Pollution And Increase Safety
A new study by researchers at the University of Virginia looks at the correlation between road design and its effect on the environment. The goal is to help city and local planners understand the impact of different kinds of road design on congestion and on the environment. When congestion is reduced, safety is increased, and […]
Staying Safe While Jet Skiing
As summer rolls around, many residents of Arizona and other states turn to local lakes for recreation. One of the most popular activities on the water is Jet Skiing. However, without basic safety tips, Jet Skiing can quickly turn from a fun way to spend the day to a deadly outing. In order to avoid […]
Top Causes of Nursing Malpractice
If you are injured by a nurse’s negligence, you may have a case for medical malpractice. Nurses are increasingly named as defendants in medical malpractice suits. Nursing malpractice occurs when a nurse does not perform his or her medical duties competently and, as a result, a patient is injured. Just like malpractice involving doctors, not […]
Who Covers Your Bills After An Auto Accident?
If you have both automobile insurance and health insurance, you may not know which insurer to turn to after an automobile accident to help pay your medical bills. It can be a confusing situation, but it’s important for you to understand the responsibilities of each insurance company and how they interrelate so you can make […]
How To Stay Safe On Your Motorcycle
Is there any better feeling than hitting the Arizona open road on your bike, with the wind in your face and your worries behind you? Due to the many dangers inherent in motorcycling, however, it is imperative that you ride safely to keep that good feeling from turning into tragedy. Motorcycle crash deaths in Arizona […]
The Dangers of Driving and Webbing
Surfing the Internet while driving (known as webbing) is the latest distraction that keeps drivers’ eyes from where they belong ― on the road. According to a study by State Farm Insurance Company, 43 percent of drivers ages 18–29 admitted to checking their email while driving. Further, 36 percent admitted to visiting social media sites […]
Are You the Victim of Insurance Bad Faith?
You’ve paid the insurance premiums for years and years and you’ve never had a claim. You are secure in your peace of mind that your insurance is there for a rainy day when you need it. Suddenly, there’s an accident or an incident. You call your insurance company thinking that, of course, they have your […]
Are Separate Tracks Safer for Bicyclists?
Bicyclists and Arizona go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s in the air we breathe. Bicycling is good for the environment, eases congestion, promotes physical fitness, and is a great way to get around town. However, bicycle accidents are frequent. According to a recent study, two-way bicycle tracks or paths physically separated from traffic […]
