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Tucson, AZ – Accident with Injuries on S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ (May 8, 2020) – An auto accident reported on Thursday evening resulted in injuries. On May 7, at 4:45 p.m., emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on South 12th Avenue. Reports from the Tucson Police Department show that a motor vehicle collision occurred along South 12th Avenue at […]
May 8, 2020 Posted in Auto Accidents Tagged accident on S 12th Ave results in injuries, AZ – Accident with Injuries on S 12th Ave, speeding driver on S 12th Ave causes injury accident, Tucson Comments Off on Tucson, AZ – Accident with Injuries on S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ – Serious Injuries Reported in Crash on S Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ (May 7, 2020) – A motor vehicle collision left one woman seriously injured on Monday. On May 4th, the Tucson Police Department and emergency services responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on S Wilmot Road. Reports from police show that a female was traveling down the roadway in a vehicle […]
May 7, 2020 Posted in Auto Accidents Tagged AZ – Serious Injuries Reported in Crash on S Wilmot Rd, S Wilmot Rd crash leaves one injured, Tucson, woman injured in crash on S Wilmot Rd Comments Off on Tucson, AZ – Serious Injuries Reported in Crash on S Wilmot Rd
A summary of Pima County Superior Court’s Current Operations
Pima County Superior Court’s Current Operations Legal services are included on the long list of “essential” services in Arizona. Aside from depositions and mediations taking place by Zoom, some reduced hours (10-3, M-F), and more working from home, it has been business as (mostly) usual here at the Rockafellow Law Firm. However, the same can’t be said […]
May 7, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Firm News Tagged Arizona News, COVID-19, Pima County Court Comments Off on A summary of Pima County Superior Court’s Current Operations
Drop in Car Crashes, Spike in Bicycle Accidents Linked to Coronavirus
Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail business and personal travel, but many stopped going to their workplaces. That has led to a reduction in car accidents at the same time that […]
April 23, 2020 Posted in Auto Accidents Tagged accidents, bicycle accidents, coronavirus, COVID-19, personal injury law Comments Off on Drop in Car Crashes, Spike in Bicycle Accidents Linked to Coronavirus
Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted the illness even if they feel fine. While the virus has existed in the United States for months, obtaining a test is still difficult in […]
April 20, 2020 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, personal injury law Comments Off on Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
The Scheduling Order – Arizona’s Tiering System
The Courts attempt to speed up the litigation process Several months ago we reported on the new “tiering system.” Just a reminder, there are now three tiers of classification for cases: 1: Up to $50,000: 2: $50,000 to $300,000: and 3: $300,000 and above. Depending on the classification, discovery is designed to be “proportional” to the […]
March 3, 2020 Posted in Arizona News Tagged depositions, discovery, scheduling order, Tiering System Comments Off on The Scheduling Order – Arizona’s Tiering System
Meet the Firm’s New Director of First Impressions: Karen
Rockafellow Law Firm’s New Employee and Long-time Friend Karen Joins the Staff Our new receptionist/bookkeeper/director of first impressions is Karen Harrington. This is not Karen’s first time working at Rockafellow Law Firm. Karen worked for us in the same position from 1982-1984. She brought with her a vast skill set including certified property appraiser, bank […]
February 4, 2020 Posted in Firm News Tagged firm updates, recent news Comments Off on Meet the Firm’s New Director of First Impressions: Karen
Trial Procedure: A Brief Overview
A brief summary of trial procedure We are often asked about trial procedures with questions such as: “Do I have to be there?” “Will it take all day?” “Will I have to testify?” Yes, yes, and yes. Most trials last a minimum of 4 days. Some take longer. The client is the star witness. The […]
January 7, 2020 Posted in Civil Litigation Tagged closing arguments, cross examination, expert testimony, jury selection, trial procedure Comments Off on Trial Procedure: A Brief Overview
What is Lawsuit Bias and Do You Play a Part?
Lawsuit bias explained Many of our intake calls start out like this: “I am sorry to call and bother you. I want you to know that I am not one of “those people” who sue over anything: But…………” Then the caller goes on to tell us about something horrible that never should have happened, and […]
October 1, 2019 Posted in Insurance Law Tagged insurance companies, lawsuit bias Comments Off on What is Lawsuit Bias and Do You Play a Part?
Arizona Raises Car Insurance Limits
After 47 years, Arizona will finally see an increase in the minimum car insurance limits required by law In June, Governor Ducey signed a law that will increase Arizona’s required minimum insurance limits for car insurance policies purchased after July 1, 2020. The current minimum amount of insurance required by law is $15,000 per injured person, […]
September 4, 2019 Posted in Arizona News, Auto Accidents Tagged auto insurance, car insurance, negligent drivers Comments Off on Arizona Raises Car Insurance Limits
