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Settling a Personal Injury Claim for a Minor
A minor is legally incapable of making a determination of whether or not to settle a claim. Therefore, a judge of the Superior Court must approve any personal injury settlement on behalf of the minor if the amount is $10,000 or more. This adds time, cost, and complexity to a settlement. However, there is good […]
July 1, 2015 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged Arizona personal injury attorneys, personal injury Leave a comment
Social Media and Your Personal Injury Case: Your Warning
As social media platforms continue to multiply, I am compelled to once again warn of the potential pitfalls that instagram/facebook/twitter/pinterest/google+/tinder/snapchat/youtube/tumblr/reddit/myspace/etc… posts can create for a personal injury claim. Slate.com recently published an article titled Evidence of Life on Facebook that I will recommend for all of my future clients to read. This article references some […]
May 5, 2015 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged facebook, instagram, personal injury lawsuit, social media, twitter Leave a comment
Pre-Existing Conditions
The phrase “pre-existing condition” has received significant attention in the past few years as the nation’s media, politicians, and citizens continue to debate the Affordable Care Act and it’s impact on the American system of healthcare. Most of us equate the phrase to the health insurance companies attempts to limit or deny coverage. However, in the […]
April 2, 2015 Posted in Insurance Law Tagged Affordable Care Act, eggshell plaintiff rule, liability insurance, medical conditions, Obamacare, pre-existing conditions Leave a comment
Arizona's Minimum Insurance Limits
The minimum amount of automobile insurance required in Arizona is $15,000 per person or $30,000 per accident and $10,000 in property damage. This amount was put into place by Arizona lawmakers in 1972. In 1972, the average new car cost less than $4000. In 2010, the average cost of a new car was just under […]
February 3, 2015 Posted in Auto Accidents Tagged auto insurance requirements, insurance limits, property damage, underinsured motorists, uninsured motorists Leave a comment
Protecting Your Assets
Arizona’s homestead exemption laws (A.R.S. §§ 33-1101 – 1105) forbid a creditor from taking one’s home in a bankruptcy or other debt proceeding. This law protects up to $150,000 of equity from the home in which you reside from attachment, execution, or forced sale. In Arizona, the exemption is automatic. The exemption means that if an […]
December 15, 2014 Posted in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Tagged bankruptcy, exemptions, homestead exemption laws 1 Comment
Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Claims
According to the Industrial Commission, in the fiscal year from 2012-2013, 97,730 employees filed workers compensation injury claims in Arizona. On-the-job injuries can occur for many reasons. When negligence is involved, in addition to a work-comp claim, the employee may have a personal injury claim against the negligent party. For example, if a sales representative […]
November 4, 2014 Posted in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation Tagged filing a personal injury lawsuit, personal injury claim, workers compensation claims Leave a comment
Suing a Public Entity
Is it possible to sue the City of Tucson for a poorly designed crosswalk? Can you sue Pima County if a Sheriff runs into you? Can the State of Arizona be liable for your injury if a massive pothole on I-10 caused it? The short answer to these questions is yes. However, when a plaintiff […]
October 2, 2014 Posted in Personal Injury, Uncategorized Tagged lawsuits against the government, suing public entities Leave a comment
Resolving a Case Before Trial
In Arizona 98% of civil cases settle before trial. This is by design. The Supreme Court of Arizona decided long ago that settlements are the ideal conclusion to a case or controversy. Settlements save both parties money, save the courts money by reducing the number of trials, save time, and create a more amicable ending […]
October 2, 2014 Posted in Civil Litigation Tagged mediation, post-litigation settlement, pre-litigation settlement, settlement conference 1 Comment
Leighton Rockafellow, Jr. Nominated to Young Lawyers Division Board
Leighton Rockafellow, Jr. has been elected Treasurer of the Pima County Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Division (YLD) for the fiscal year from July 2014 through July 2015. Read more…
July 1, 2014 Posted in Firm News Comments Off on Leighton Rockafellow, Jr. Nominated to Young Lawyers Division Board
The Top Five Holidays On Which DUIs Occur
Every year, during the holidays, there is a consistent increase in intoxicated drivers on the road. Of all the holidays, there are five that are more dangerous for non-intoxicated drivers than others. If you have been involved in an accident with a drunk driver, you need an experienced Tucson accident lawyer. Here are the […]
June 19, 2014 Posted in Auto Accidents, Traffic accidents Tagged auto accident, dangerous holidays, drunk driving, DUI Leave a comment
