An Unexpected Accident When Alison moved closer to work, one of the things she was most excited about was getting to walk to and from the office everyday. At 33, she was starting to become much more conscious of her diet and exercise. Her parents were getting older and suffering from health complications – many of […]
Many people do not fully understand what types of attorneys handle certain types of cases. Some common types of attorneys include bankruptcy, business/corporate, civil rights, criminal defense, employment, environmental, family & divorce, immigration, military, property/real estate, public interest, toxic tort, and personal injury. This list is just to name a handful but there are many […]
Unfortunately, car accidents can cause a wide array of serious personal injuries. Most people suffer impact injuries from the collision along with cuts and tears from torn metal or broken glass. Serious injuries include: Brain injuries Other head injuries, such as facial, eye or ear Neck and back injuries Chest injuries Pelvis and abdominal injuries […]
Each year, nearly half a million truck accidents occur in the United States, with about 5,000 of those accidents resulting in a fatality. In fact, about one in eight fatal traffic accidents these days involve a semi truck. Just recently, a fatal trucking accident occurred in Chicago; a 23-year-old woman’s car collided with a truck […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mary Ann Boysman probably had no idea an early Sunday morning ride on Arizona’s State Route 51 would be her last. The vibrant New York state native, 55, was the passenger in an SUV that was hit head-on by a vehicle going the wrong direction on the freeway, according to AP and KPHO news. The […]
A question that arises often following an accident is “should I hire a personal injury lawyer”? This is an excellent question to ask as being involved in any type of accident can be traumatic, leaving the victim in a vulnerable mindset. Thankfully, the majority of people around the world will never be involved in a […]
Some may look at personal injury protection coverage as just another unnecessary expense added to their auto insurance policy, especially if they have a long history of accident-free driving. But the coverage can be essential for picking up a number of unexpected and unplanned expenses. Some states require personal injury protection coverage while others leave […]
“If I’ve been injured in a car accident, do I have the right to sue?” At Friedl Richardson, we get asked this question a lot. The simple answer to that question is yes. Because the state of Arizona operates by tort when it comes to auto insurance, rather than “no-fault” insurance, those involved in car […]
