Photo above by ValleyMetro.org Every year, bicyclists spend a month celebrating life on two wheels through rides, events, advocating for cycling as transportation, and promoting bike safety. May is National Bike Month, however, Phoenix celebrates Bike Month in April. There are plenty of events for all types of bikers, including families, beginners and experienced riders. […]
On average, there are more than 5,000 instances of animal bites in Maricopa County each year, with many of these being directly attributed to dog bites. And across the United States, about 1,000 people each day need to seek emergency medical care as a result of a dog bite. TRAGICALLY, THE MAJORITY OF THE VICTIMS […]
Now that March has already rolled around, residents in Arizona (and throughout the country) are gearing up for Spring. Many avid warm weather water junkies will jump head-first into boating activities as soon as soon as given the chance. That first opportunity is right around the corner, with Spring Break looming on the schedule for many schools […]
Helmets are continuously advocated because they save lives, end of story. Helmets are there to keep you safe while you engage in bicycle and other cyclist activities, yet there are still instances where people are severely injured due to not wearing one. Children are very susceptible to their surroundings and pick up on more things […]
If you’re unsure about whether or not you have a medical malpractice case, you’re not alone. Many others face the same dilemma. While some medical malpractice cases are straightforward, others are more complex and with disagreement on issues surrounding informed consent. Only a few courts have decided whether doctors have the legal duty to inform […]
Dog bites can be frightening and painful. In some cases, dog bites can even cause lasting injuries, leave scars and/or force you to incur expensive medical bills. Fortunately, if a dog bites you and you sustain injuries, the dog’s owner may be liable for the damage. About Liability If the dog’s owner is found liable […]
In 2010, Napa Valley police shot – and killed – a 60-year-old nurse by the name of Richard Poccia after he was reportedly in the midst of a mental health crisis that led him to drink heavily and make suicidal and threatening comments. Believing that he was reaching for a weapon in his pocket upon […]
In a perfect world, collisions would never happen and auto insurance companies wouldn’t even be necessary. In reality, thousands of people are injured and killed in motor vehicle accidents in the state of Arizona alone. Dealing with car insurance companies after collisions is unavoidable. The nature of these dealings varies drastically from case to case. Sometimes, the […]
Living a healthy lifestyle, for many, may seam boring or too redundant. Without heading off into a tangent about the health benefits of activities, which just about everybody on the planet knows, trying to think outside the box may prove to be a winner for many when it comes to fitness. Breaking up the monotony […]
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, many of us will be traveling to visit family and friends. According to AAA, approximately 90% of those traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday are planning on traveling by car which is an increase from previous years. With more traffic on the roads, the probability of car accidents is on […]
