Author Archives: Rockafellow Law Firm
Dram Shop Liability Explained
If you own or operate a business where alcoholic beverages are sold, you must meet a number of standards to ensure your business is up to code and operating in a legal manner. However, even after you meet these requirements, you must also consistently act in the best interests of your patrons. Alcohol impairment causes […]
Texting and Driving – It Might Not Be Illegal Yet, But It’s Still Dangerous
There are a number of states across the country that have implemented laws prohibiting cell phone use while driving, unless you use a hands-free device. Although not all states have taken these measures, it has become common knowledge that texting and talking on a phone while driving is dangerous to everyone on the road. Courts […]
Impairment and Speed Don’t Have to Be Factors in Bicycle Accidents
As a bicyclist, you have the same rights to the roads as motor vehicles. But riding in areas that don’t have bike lanes can be intimidating, especially considering the serious nature of bicycle accidents. These accidents result in severe injuries or deaths far too often. In Sun City West, for example, a 77-year-old man was […]
The Risk of Fatal Injuries
Most jobs have some level of occupational hazard, but some workplaces are inherently more dangerous than others. In many industrial, manufacturing and construction work environments, for example, you might be more susceptible to serious injury or death. Fortunately, there are resources available to help you examine your specific job and the risks you face. Types […]
Vulnerability on Motorcycles
Motorcycles can be a bit of a double-edged sword. While they represent unparalleled freedom on the open road, they also leave riders extremely vulnerable to injury or death in the event of a crash. There are a number of risks motorcycle riders should be conscious of when out on the road, particularly the presence and […]
Understanding the New Rules on Safety Reporting
For obvious reasons, some workplace environments are more dangerous than others. A construction site or industrial warehouse, for example, creates greater hazards than the average office. By understanding the true risks of your job, you can make yourself and everyone around you a little safer. U.S. federal safety regulators recently proposed changes to safety reporting […]
Unexpected Weather Conditions
Motor vehicle accidents are common in Arizona, and being involved in one can be a difficult and frightening experience. The dangers of car crashes seem far removed until we actually experience one. In many cases, it is clear that a driver is to blame for an accident, but in others, determining fault is not so […]
Establishing Medical Malpractice Against Your Plastic Surgeon
You went into your cosmetic surgery seeking to change your appearance for the better. You were shown dazzling before and after pictures. Yet, after your surgery, somehow you actually look worse. In fact, you may even be disfigured. If so, unfortunately, you are not alone. The number of incidents of cosmetic surgery medical malpractice is […]
Is the Other Driver at Fault? Prove It
If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident and wish to recover for your injuries, you’ll need to establish liability by proving that the other driver was negligent. Negligence is a legal theory that is used in automobile accident cases and other personal injury cases to allow injured parties to recover. All drivers need to […]
Evaluating Your Personal Injury Case
If you’ve been wrongfully injured by someone else, you may wonder if your case is worth millions, nothing or some amount in between. Although no two cases are the same and it’s a highly individualized inquiry, some clues about the value of your case can be garnered by looking at common factors lawyers use to […]
