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Country Roads, Take Me Home . . . Safely
When we are traveling the back roads, our thoughts are usually on the peace and beauty of the scenery. Rarely do we stop to focus on just how dangerous these very roads can be. Many rural roads in America are among the very deadliest. One would think that because these roads have less traffic and […]
February 5, 2013 Posted in Auto Accidents Tagged Arizona auto accident attorneys, car accidents, rural roads Leave a comment
Birthing Injuries to Mothers Is on the Rise
When an injury occurs during or shortly after the birth of a baby, the focus is usually on the health of the baby. However, medical errors can also cause injury to the mother. These sometimes devastating injuries may have been avoided if the mother had received the proper medical care. What’s more, birthing injuries are […]
January 31, 2013 Posted in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice Tagged Arizona birth injury attorneys, medical errors, medical malpractice Leave a comment
Pedestrian Accidents
The who, what, where and when Walking has many health benefits. It is an activity enjoyed by many, especially in the warm Arizona sunshine. Before you set out for your walk, however, make sure to exercise caution to keep yourself safe. In this post, we examine the Who, What, Where, and When of pedestrian accidents. […]
January 29, 2013 Posted in Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury Tagged Arizona pedestrian accident attorneys, pedestrian accidents, personal injury Leave a comment
Bike Riders Must Protect Themselves from Road Rage
Road rage, unfortunately, is becoming increasingly more common. If you are a bicycle rider, you may think it will never happen to you. Think again. You don’t have to be riding in a car to be a victim of road rage. Bicyclists are extremely vulnerable to an attack of road rage. An enclosed steel cage […]
January 24, 2013 Posted in Bicycle Accidents Tagged Arizona bicycle accident attorneys, bike injuries, road rage, traffic accidents Leave a comment
The Effects of Untreated Head Injuries
Driving, biking and contact sports such as football, boxing or wrestling can result in an injury to the head. While your head is designed to protect the brain from minor blows, it is important to know the warning signs and effects of a more traumatic brain injury. The brain is soft and fragile, protected by […]
December 18, 2012 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged arizona personal injury lawyer, auto accidents, traumatic brain injury Leave a comment
Top Five Causes of Car Accidents
The Rockafellow Law Firm offers the following list of the top five causes of car accidents, in the hope that awareness of these dangers will lead to increased vigilance and greater safety. 1. Distracted Drivers This is the number one cause of car accidents in the United States. The number of distractions in our modern […]
December 11, 2012 Posted in Traffic accidents Tagged arizona personal injury lawyer, auto accidents, car accidents, Rockafellow Law Firm Leave a comment
Wrongful Deaths in Nursing Homes: More Common Than You Think
For millions of elderly Americans and their families, old age brings with it illnesses and infirmities that lead to a situation that many dread — the inability to continue to live on one’s own. The burden of full-time caretaking of elderly parents or injured family members is too heavy for most to bear. Many families […]
December 4, 2012 Posted in Medical Malpractice Tagged arizona personal injury lawyer, negligence, nursing home abuse, wrongful death Leave a comment
Can A Bicyclist Be Liable for a Bike Accident in Arizona?
Cycling is very popular in Arizona, and for good reason: temperate winter weather and a thriving outdoor culture make for often-ideal circumstances for bike riding. With more and more bikes on the road, bike accidents are becoming more common. Each year, there are a number of bicycle-related fatalities, in addition to numerous injuries. Can cyclists […]
November 27, 2012 Posted in Traffic accidents Tagged arizona personal injury lawyer, bicycle accidents, bike safety, liability Leave a comment
Who is Liable For A Defective Roadway?
A defective roadway can cause or aggravate a car, bicycle or motorcycle accident, resulting in severe injuries or even death to unwary drivers. Numerous possible roadway defects include the following: Obstructed, faded or knocked over stop signs Poorly graded roadways Improperly marked construction zones Inadequate guardrails Snow and ice accumulation Potholes State and municipal governments […]
November 20, 2012 Posted in Traffic accidents Tagged arizona personal injury lawyer, auto accidents, car accidents, defective roadway Leave a comment
Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case for Anesthesia Errors?
Anesthesia has come a long way. In the 1800s, a patient would be knocked out by ether and might never wake up. Today, things are safer. However, anesthesia does present risks even when administered properly. Unfortunately, anesthesia errors are all too common, and can cause or contribute to many medical malpractice cases. There are three […]
November 13, 2012 Posted in Medical Malpractice Tagged anesthesia error, arizona personal injury lawyer, medical malpractice, negligence Leave a comment
