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  • Arizona generally holds dog owners strictly liable when their dogs bite someone lawfully present in a public or private place, even without a previous attack.
  • Victims may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, scarring, pain, and emotional trauma.
  • Insurance coverage, possible defenses, and filing deadlines can affect recovery. Prompt legal guidance can help protect a claim.

A dog bite can leave someone facing painful injuries, medical bills, permanent scars, and time away from work. Beyond the physical harm, victims often have questions about who is responsible, whether insurance will pay, and what legal action they can take.
Continue Reading Dog Bite Lawyer Explains the Legal Consequences of a Dog Bite in Arizona

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  • Children face particular risks in bicycle collisions because of their size, limited visibility, and developing traffic awareness.
  • Parents should prioritize medical care, report the collision, and preserve evidence of injuries and potentially dangerous conditions.
  • Depending on the circumstances, negligent drivers or other responsible parties may be liable for medical expenses, long-term care, and other damages.

Bicycling gives children independence, exercise, and a way to explore their neighborhoods. However, a collision with a motor vehicle can cause injuries that affect a child’s health, education, and development for years.

Understanding the risks of bicycle accidents involving children, the steps to…
Continue Reading Bicycle Accidents Involving Children in Arizona

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  • Delayed medical treatment can make a car crash claim harder to prove, but it does not automatically prevent compensation.
  • Insurance companies may question the cause or severity of injuries when someone waits to seek care or interrupts an ongoing treatment plan.
  • Medical records, explanations for treatment delays, and evidence of worsening symptoms can help support an injury claim.

A car crash can leave you with injuries that are not immediately apparent. You may feel relatively well at the scene, only to develop pain or other symptoms days later.

Keep in mind, however, that delayed medical treatment can complicate…
Continue Reading Does Delayed Medical Treatment Hurt a Car Accident Claim?

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  • The driver who fails to come to a complete stop or fails to yield the right-of-way is usually at fault for a stop sign collision.
  • Police reports, witness statements, and camera footage, along with other evidence, can help establish what happened even when the other driver denies running the stop sign.
  • Arizona allows compensation for the financial losses and personal harm caused by a serious crash, although comparative fault can reduce recovery.

A driver who runs a stop sign can enter an intersection with little or no warning, leaving other motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists almost no time to…
Continue Reading Hit by Someone Who Ran a Stop Sign in Arizona? Know Your Rights

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  • Grand Canyon rafting involves inherent risks such as rapids, strong currents, cold water, rocks, and falls, but some injuries may involve potentially negligent conduct by a guide, operator, equipment provider, or another party.
  • Under a new Arizona law effective September 12, 2026, commercial Grand Canyon river outfitters have protection from claims involving inherent river-trip risks, and liability for ordinary negligence may also be waived by contract. Those protections have important exceptions.
  • After a serious rafting injury, medical records, trip documents, photographs, witness information, equipment evidence, and communications with the rafting company can help establish what happened.

Grand Canyon…
Continue Reading Grand Canyon Rafting Accidents: What Happens If You’re Injured on a River Trip?

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  • Arizona generally holds dog owners liable when their dog bites someone who is lawfully in a public or private place, but provocation can be a defense in a dog bite claim.
  • Arizona uses a reasonable-person standard to determine provocation, so the issue depends on whether the conduct or circumstances would reasonably be expected to provoke a dog.
  • When the dog owner claims provocation, witness accounts, video, photographs, communications, and other evidence can help establish what actually happened before the bite.

A dog bite can happen in seconds, and the moments leading up to it are not always clear-cut.
Continue Reading If You Provoked a Dog and Got Bit, Can You Still Pursue a Claim?

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  • Many pedestrian settlements take about 6 to 18 months, while straightforward claims may resolve in 3 to 6 months and more complex cases can take longer.
  • Settlement value depends on injury severity, medical treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, available insurance, and each party’s share of fault.
  • Consistent medical care, organized documentation, limited social media activity, and early legal help can help prevent avoidable delays.

If you were hit by a vehicle while walking, you may be wondering how long it will take to settle your claim. In many of the pedestrian cases we handle, settlement takes approximately…
Continue Reading How Long Does a Pedestrian Accident Settlement Take?

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  • Arizona recorded 1,640 bicycle crashes in 2025, approximately 19% more than in 2024, even as overall traffic crashes statewide declined.
  • Liability after a bicycle crash may involve a negligent driver, a government entity responsible for roadway conditions, a product manufacturer, or multiple parties.
  • Arizona law generally gives bicyclists the same roadway rights and responsibilities as drivers and requires motorists to leave at least three feet when passing.

Although cyclists share Arizona roads with cars, trucks, and other vehicles, they have little protection when a collision occurs. According to ADOT’s Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report, 1,349 bicyclists…
Continue Reading Arizona Bicycle Accident Statistics: What the Latest Crash Data Shows

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  • Therapy after a back injury can help reduce pain, restore mobility, and support recovery after a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or other accident.
  • Following your doctor’s treatment plan is important not only for recovery but also for documenting the severity and progression of your injuries.
  • Physical therapy is common, but some patients may also benefit from occupational therapy, chiropractic care, pain management, massage therapy, or cognitive behavioral therapy depending on their diagnosis and symptoms.

Back injuries are common after car accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, and other traumatic events. Even when no fracture is immediately apparent, pain, stiffness,…
Continue Reading What Therapy Helps After a Back Injury Caused by an Accident?

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  • You can handle a personal injury claim yourself, but serious injuries, disputed liability, or complicated insurance issues can make the process much harder to manage alone.
  • A personal injury lawyer can investigate the accident, gather evidence, calculate damages, negotiate with insurers, and file a lawsuit if necessary.
  • Most Arizona personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, so there are typically no upfront attorney fees and you generally do not pay attorney fees unless compensation is recovered.

After an accident, you may wonder whether you really need a personal injury lawyer or whether you can deal with…
Continue Reading Do You Need a Lawyer or Can You Handle Your Personal Injury Claim Alone?

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  • Interstate 17 connects Phoenix with Flagstaff and Northern Arizona, carrying heavy commuter, tourist, and commercial traffic through steep grades and mountainous terrain.
  • Crashes on I-17 are often linked to speeding, following too closely, distracted or fatigued driving, sudden congestion, truck traffic, and changing weather conditions.
  • After an I-17 accident, getting medical care, documenting the scene, and protecting your rights can be especially important when serious injuries or multiple vehicles are involved.

Interstate 17 is one of Arizona’s most important highways, connecting Phoenix with Flagstaff and communities throughout Northern Arizona. The route carries commuters, weekend travelers, tourists, recreational vehicles,…
Continue Reading Car Accidents on Interstate 17 (I-17): What Arizona Drivers Need to Know

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  • Commercial truck crashes can involve multiple responsible parties, including the driver, trucking company, employer, and insurers, so determining fault often requires a detailed investigation.
  • Evidence such as driver logs, ELD data, dashcam footage, black box data, maintenance records, and witness statements can be critical, making it important to act quickly after a crash.
  • Torgenson Law helps Arizona truck crash victims handle insurers, preserve evidence, and pursue compensation with no upfront attorney fees and trial-ready representation when needed.

Commercial trucks and other large commercial vehicles are a constant presence on Arizona roads. Given their sheer size, weight, and limited…
Continue Reading What Happens If a Commercial Truck Accident Wasn’t Your Fault?

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  • When it comes to dog bite injuries, an Arizona dog bite settlement attorney can usually handle the case on a contingency fee basis, which means you typically do not pay upfront attorney fees.
  • At Torgenson Law, the contingency fee is 33% when a dog bite case resolves before litigation. If litigation becomes necessary, the fee may increase depending on the terms of the agreement.
  • Understanding dog bite attorney fees can help you decide whether hiring an Arizona dog bite lawyer makes sense for your case, especially when the initial consultation is free and there are no upfront legal

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Continue Reading How Much Does a Lawyer Cost for a Dog Bite Case?

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  • If you can’t work after an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover lost wages, lost income, and future lost earnings.
  • A lost wages claim due to personal injury may include missed paychecks, overtime, bonuses, commissions, used PTO, sick leave, and self-employment income.
  • Torgenson Law can help document a lost income claim in Arizona and pursue compensation that reflects both current and future financial losses.

Being hurt is hard enough. When an injury also keeps you from working, the stress can become immediate. Rent, groceries, medical bills, car payments, and family expenses do…
Continue Reading What happens if You Can’t Work Due to a Personal Injury?

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  • Headaches after a car accident can happen for many reasons, including whiplash, concussion, muscle strain, inflammation, nerve irritation, or head trauma.
  • A car accident headache may appear right away, but symptoms can also develop hours or days later as adrenaline fades and swelling increases.
  • An Arizona car accident lawyer can help explain whether crash-related headaches may support a claim for compensation.

Headaches after a car accident can be scary, especially when they do not go away or seem to get worse after the crash. It is natural to wonder whether the pain is just stress, lack of sleep,…
Continue Reading Why Do You Have Headaches After a Crash?