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Driving is a responsibility that requires your full attention at all times. Too often, however, drivers take risks by becoming distracted and failing to pay close attention to the road conditions around them. Distractions in the form of cell phone conversations, texting, eating, and drinking can result in serious accidents and injuries. Whether you’re a driver who has been involved in an auto accident due to someone else’s distraction or you are looking for more information on this topic before getting behind the wheel, understanding the most common causes of distracted driving is essential for keeping yourself safe on the…
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Can I File Bankruptcy?
Can I File Bankruptcy?  With the current economic conditions and rising inflation, many people are finding that their money does not go as far as before.  Gas is upwards of $5.00 a gallon.  Despite the message from the White House it appears the nation is heading for a recession.  People are using credit to pay for groceries, gas and other daily necessities.  As interest rates increase so do those credit card balances.  At some point you may be looking at your bank statements and paychecks and realize you just do not have the financial…
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What Happens If I Can’t Settle My Accident Claim With Other Driver’s The Insurance Company?
The question many injured people have is, what Happens If I Can’t Settle My Accident Claim With Other Driver’s The Insurance Company?  If you can’t resolve your claim with other driver’s insurance company you will likely have to file a lawsuit against the other driver.  Many people believe that they have toe the insurance company, when that is in fact not the case.  While the other person’s insurance company evaluates and makes an offer to settle your claim, the insurance company is not the one…
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Is A Restaurant Liable For A Food Allergy Reaction?
The short answer to is A Restaurant Liable For A Food Allergy Reaction is, it depends.  Food allergies are on the rise across the country, and restaurant patrons are finding themselves having to ask questions like “do you make your food with peanuts?”  The world is seeing an increase in food allergies.
If you or someone you know has a food allergy, you know that there could be severe complications if you consume a food that you are allergic to.  Due to this restaurants have an obligation to warn patrons of…
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Arizona Marijuana Legalization and Expungement
Arizona Marijuana Legalization and Expungement
Part of the recently enacted Prop 207 includes a provision in the statute (A.R.S. § 36-2862), allows individuals who were arrested for, charged with, adjudicated or convicted by trial or plea to certain marijuana related crimes to apply to have the record charge/conviction expunged.  If you were charged with: (1)  possession, consuming  1/2 ounce or less of marijuana; (2) possessing, transporting or cultivating not more than 6 plants for personal use; (3) or possession, using or transporting paraphernalia related to marijuana, you are eligible to apply for expungement.
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Are You Driving To California Over The Fourth of July?
The fourth of July is approaching and many Arizonans will likely venture to California to escape the heat over the holiday weekend.  If you do and you unfortunately are involved and injured in an auto accident, you may want to know what your legal rights in California are.  You may ask yourself where do I find an Arizona Lawyer Who Can Represent Me in California.  Since you live in Arizona you probably do not want to have to search for an accident injury lawyer in California.  If…
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COVID-19 Liability Shield Laws
COVID-19 Liability Shield Laws, many states have taken action shielding certain business from liability relating to Covid-19.   Arizona is on the same tract.  Currently SB 1377  is making its way through the Arizona legislature.  If passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Ducey the new law would provide immunity from liability for healthcare professionals or institutions when the governor declares a state of emergency resulting from a health pandemic.
The law would enact two statutes.
The first statute would protect (ARS 12-515) business owners and the second (ARS 12-516) would protect healthcare providers.  The later…
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Fred Thomas, Esq. Discusses Personal Injury Law on the “Arizona Daily Mix.”
Learn about the legal process for recovering damages after sustaining a personal injury. Fred Thomas, Esq. discusses how a Scottsdale personal injury attorney can help with insurance claims, payments of medical bills, and recovery of other types of damages for injured parties.
 
 


 
Hiring a Scottsdale Personal Injury Attorney to Help You
If you’ve been injured due to someone elses negligence, contact the injury lawyers at Thomas Law, PLLC today. We understand the ins and outs of Arizona’s complex legal system and will fight…
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Fred Thomas, Esq. Discusses Personal Injury Law on the “Arizona Daily Mix.”
Learn about the legal process for recovering damages after sustaining a personal injury. Fred Thomas, Esq. discusses how a personal injury attorney can help with insurance claims, payments of medical bills, and recovery of other types of damages for injured parties.
 
 

 
 

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Wedding Venue Contracts and Covid-19 Can I Cancel The Contract?
Wedding Venue Contracts and Covid-19 Can I Cancel The Contract?  This seems to be a common question I am asked. 
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Force Majeure
Sometimes contracts contain a force majeure clause that allows for the cancellation of a contract.   Even absent a force majeure clause there are other  legal doctrines that may allow parties to cancel a contract.
Frustration of purpose.
Frustration of purpose deals with “the problem that arises when a change in circumstances makes one party’s performance virtually worthless to the other . . . .”   This legal…
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A Vehicle Turned Left In Front Of Me Now They Are Saying I’m At Fault.
This is a comment that I am starting to hear from many potential clients involved in a left turn accident.  A Vehicle Turned Left In Front Of Me, Now They Are Saying I’m At Fault.  When a driver is making a left turn at a light controlled intersection, that driver has a duty to all other drivers not to commence that turn unless it is safe.  Now there are situations where the person not turning, may bear some responsibility, for example trying to beat the…
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Does My Business Interruption Provide Coverage For Loss Income Due to COVID-19?
Does My Business Interruption Provide Coverage For Loss Income Due to COVID-19?  As a general statement it depends.   You would need to read the coverage set forth in your policy.  First look to your policy declaration page, it will list all the coverage you purchased.  First you want to look to see if you have business income and expense coverage (or something similar).  The first place to look is not under what is covered.  Rather what acts or incidents the policy does not cover (excluded claims). …
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Does Arizona Law Cap Damages In Personal Injury Cases?
The short answer is no.
Some states have laws that cap the amount of money a person can recover as compensation for injuries caused by another person.  Some of these caps apply to specific types of injury cases.  Meaning some are caps on damages in car accident cases, while others have caps on medical malpractice claims or product liability claims.  For example California Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) limits not only the amount of non-economic damages at $250,000.00 (This amount does not include medical expenses (future or incurred)…
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What Are The Risks of A Dog Bite?
Not all dogs are as cute and innocent as the one pictured here.  On average dog bites account for 1% of injury related emergency room visits.  About 4.5 million dog bites occur per year.  Not all result in severe injuries or necessitate treatment.  About 316,000 people are treated in hospitals.  There is not one breed that is more often responsible; however, Pit Bulls and Rottweiler breeds account for most human fatalities.  The majority of bite victims are children.  If you are bit by a dog, more likely than not you know the…
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Pedestrian Car Accidents are on the rise in Phoenix over the last ten years.
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According to Arizona Department of Transportation numbers there were 112 auto related pedestrian fatalities last year (2018).  This number is down from 2017 (226).  Clearly, pedestrians are at severe disadvantage and these numbers confirm this.  Drivers have a higher responsibility to ensure that pedestrians can safely use cross walks and other pedestrian designated areas of the road.  While the City and State are taking steps to reduce these numbers, this does not help compensate those who have lost love ones due to a…
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