Rental cars are common in Arizona. In fact, more than 200 car rental businesses operate in the state, and car rentals generate more than a billion dollars in market value every year. Knowing this, it should come as no surprise that rental car accidents happen often in Arizona.

There are several differences between a regular car accident and an accident with a rental car. If you are involved as the driver in a rental car accident in Arizona, you may need assistance from an experienced car accident attorney in Scottsdale to understand who is financially responsible for a rental car…
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If you’ve been in a car accident, there’s a likelihood that your vehicle is considered a “total loss.” 

However, despite seemingly negative terminology, a car deemed a “total loss” isn’t necessarily bad. Writing off a car as a “total loss” could help save your insurance company money and get you back on the road faster with an insurance payout. 

If you disagree with your insurance company about whether your vehicle is totaled, an experienced auto insurance company claims attorney like those at the Stone Rose Law firm can help you negotiate with insurers.

When is My Car Considered Totaled?

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If you are involved in an accident in Arizona, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is whether Arizona law requires you to report the accident to the police. It might seem like the last of a long list of things to do, but the question remains – do you really have to call?

The truth is that drivers involved in accidents are legally required to stop, assist, and provide insurance information unless there are injuries or death.

Reporting can create a paper trail that could help with the legal or financial consequences of the event.

If you…
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The Maricopa County Fair returns to the Arizona Exposition and State Fairgrounds in Phoenix from April 5 to April 7, 2024 and from April 11 to April 14.

The 2024 Maricopa County Fair Schedule

Here are the dates and hours for the fair:

• Friday, April 5th: 11 am to midnight
• Saturday, April 6th: 11 am to midnight
• Sunday, April 7th: 11 am to 11 pm
• Monday, April 8th: CLOSED
• Tuesday, April 9th: CLOSED
• Wednesday, April 10th: CLOSED
• Thursday, April 11th: 11 am to 10 pm
• Friday, April 12th: 10 am to midnight
• Saturday, April 13th: 11 am to midnight
• Sunday,

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Arizona has several different statutes of limitations that apply to different kinds of crimes and civil offenses. For our purposes here, we focus on the statute of limitations that applies to personal injury lawsuits.
Arizona statute of limitation laws give you two years to file a lawsuit for a personal injury, but they can be subject to variable situations that can affect how much time you actually have. If you have a claim for personal injury in Phoenix or elsewhere in Arizona, our attorneys at Stone Rose Law can help you understand how the relevant statute of limitations applies to…
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A single harm-causing event can lead to the possible application of several kinds of laws that can apply directly or indirectly to the event itself.

Consider as an example a hot air balloon crash that happened in Eloy, Arizona, in January 2024. The incident, which took place about 65 miles south of Phoenix, led to the deaths of four of the five people in the balloon, with the fifth person being critically injured. 

As of this writing, the cause of the accident is unknown, and personnel from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board who are investigating…
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If you have been injured in an accident, proving your case for trial or settlement is one thing. The other is to prove how much you have lost because of the accident so you can receive compensation for it, which is where our personal injury calculator and dedicated team of personal injury lawyers comes in. 
You have two years from the time of your accident resulting in personal injury to take action, so call us at (480) 498-8998 in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, or anywhere else in Maricopa County to set up a no-cost consultation and receive the compensation you’re entitled…
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On January 31st, 2023, the ATF published its new stabilizing brace rule into the federal register. Under this rule, previously law-abiding individuals who relied upon 10 years of ATF interpretations that support the legality of pistol braces became felons overnight.
However, the ATF provided a 120-day grace period where individuals affected by the rule can come into compliance with the law without fear of prosecution and without having to pay a $200 making tax. While the rule itself is fairly straightforward, misinformation abounds on the internet. Accordingly, we will update this page frequently with FAQs.
What is a stabilizing brace?
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Congress enacted the Gun Control Act as part of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. Dealers, importers, and manufacturers were required to obtain a license and pay the licensing fee. The Secretary of the Treasury was given authority to issue licenses and prescribe regulations. Many provisions of the Act remain unchanged. Today, the Attorney General is responsible for licenses and regulations. But all dealers, importers, and manufacturers must obtain and maintain a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Certain states require an additional license for firearms businesses operating within its borders.
Who needs an FFL?
Anyone who “engages…
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At Stone Rose Law, our expert firearms attorneys frequently get asked how to legally possess a short barreled rifle or short barreled shotgun. While the process is generally simple, misinformation abounds in this area of firearms law.
What is a Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun?
A short-barreled rifle (“SBR”) is any firearm with a rifled barrel that has an overall length of less than 26 inches and/or a barrel length shorter than 16 inches, that is intended to be fired from the shoulder.
A short-barreled shotgun (“SBS”) is a shotgun – i.e., a shoulder-fired weapon that fires shotgun shells —…
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At Stone Rose Law, our expert firearms attorneys frequently get asked how to legally possess a firearms suppressor, often called a “silencer.”
What is a firearms suppressor?
Firearms suppressors are regulated under the National Firearms Act of 1934, which defines a suppressor as any device designed or intended to muffle the report of a firearm discharge. Confusingly, the NFA and Gun Control Act categorizes suppressors as “firearms.”
These devices reduce the volume of a firearm discharge by rapidly cooling the gasses that are expelled after the firearm is discharged. With the proper ammunition and suppressor combination, shooting can be rendered…
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The ATF issues 9 different types of Federal Firearms Licenses. In addition, an FFL may get a designation as a Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) to manufacture, import, and deal in items that fall under the National Firearms Act.
The 9 types of FFL licenses
A Type 1 FFL is a standard dealer in firearms, other than destructive devices.
A Type 2 FFL is a pawnbroker who does not deal in destructive devices.
A Type 3 FFL, also called a Curios and Relics license or C&R license, is for collectors of specific firearms.
A Type 06 FFL is a manufacturer of…
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Every year, hundreds of victims of dog attacks get sent to emergency rooms for serious dog bite injuries. Each state has its own unique set of laws for dog bite injury claims to determine liability for these harmful incidents. Arizona has a strict liability dog bite law, meaning the owner of a dog that injures someone is typically responsible for paying for related damages.
Arizona’s Dog Bite Law
Arizona’s dog bite law is found in the Revised Statutes, Section 11-1025. This law states that the owner of a dog that bites another person is liable for damages suffered by…
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