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• Wrongful death cases revolve around proving negligence or intentional harm that lead to the death of an individual.
• There are a number of different wrongful death circumstances, but the most common are linked to vehicle and motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents and dog attacks.
• Compensation from wrongful death settlements can cover the economic impact of the person’s loss, but also the emotional pain and suffering of losing a companion due to negligence.
  
  

The death of a family member or loved one can be a difficult thing to process, particularly if there is reason to believe the death was preventable.
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• Arizona statute holds dog owners responsible when their dog bites someone, even if the dog has never exhibited aggressive behavior previously.
• There are a couple of exceptions to owner liability, such as if a dog was provoked or if the person the dog bit was an intruder or was trespassing. 
• Settlements for dog bites in Arizona range based on the circumstances of the bite and the severity of the injuries.
  
  

It might be surprising to learn that millions of Americans are bitten by dogs every year. Data indicates that most bites are minor, but of the estimated 4.5…
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• Dog bites can range in severity, from a slight bruise or scratch to injuries that require surgery or even lead to death. 
• The severity of a dog bite, measured by the Dunbar scale, influences the level of compensation a dog bite victim can receive.
• Dog bites don’t just cause physical injury. The trauma of the experience can leave behind emotional scars that may require therapy.
  

No one wants to be bit by a dog. And it’s fair to say that most people don’t even want to almost sustain a dog bite. Close calls, and actual bites, are traumatic…
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• A rear-end collision is one of the more common accidents on the road, but they shouldn’t be taken lightly. Many of these types of accidents can cause serious injuries and vehicle damage.
• When someone is rear-ended, they do have the right to collect compensation for the damages. The amount of compensation depends on several factors. 
• Generally, compensation increases based on the severity of the injuries and damage that is caused, so it’s important to document the full scope the accident has had.
  

As a driver, getting rear-ended is not only a frustrating experience to have to deal with,…
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• Million-dollar settlements for accidents are possible but they are determined by fault and the severity of the injury. 
• Injuries for all types of accidents are split into three categories to reflect their severity. Average settlement ranges are based on those categories. 
• Personal injury attorneys look out for the rights of the injured. Insurance companies generally try to settle for the lowest amount possible, which means a settlement may not cover the full cost of the accident or care for the injuries.
  

Anyone living in Arizona is familiar with the promises that have become typical of personal injury attorneys.
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• Car accident cases may go to trial to avoid an expiring statute of limitations, because of liability disputes, or because of severe or catastrophic injuries resulting in extraordinary compensation demands.
• An attorney can help you navigate the settlement process even if a case doesn’t go to trial.
• The drawbacks of a trial for a car accident case include the time and money spent on the case, the emotional toll the case takes, and the risk involved with leaving the outcome up to a judge or jury.
  
  

After a car accident, there are a number of things that are…
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• Shannon’s Law criminalizes what is deemed as a reckless discharge of a firearm in a populated area. The crime is generally charged as a Class 6 felony.
• Criminal cases do not always cover the financial losses a victim experiences after being involved in a negligent firearm discharge case. Civil suits focus on determining liability and then recouping financial losses related to the gunshot, including immediate and ongoing physical and mental care. 
• There are exceptions to Shannon’s Law, including lawful self-defense, defending against a threat from an animal, while shooting inside a designated target or shooting area, and while

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• Even a pedestrian who is partially at fault for an accident with a motorist can be awarded compensation. 
• Seeking medical attention is always advised for a pedestrian who has been struck by a distracted driver. Sometimes injuries aren’t felt immediately, and medical documentation is key to a compensation claim.
• Insurance companies might pressure a pedestrian who has been hit by a distracted driver to settle quickly, before all of the evidence and medical records are assembled.
  

Texting while driving is a common vice for motorists. Statistics indicate nearly half of all drivers admit to texting while driving, which…
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• Dog owners in Arizona are required by law to stay at the scene of the bite and exchange contact information with the person who was bitten.
• Every dog bite needs to be reported to the county’s animal control unit, which will give quarantine instructions and manage a field investigation of the incident.
• Emotional damages can and should be included in a compensation case following a dog bite.
  

Dogs are truly man’s best friend, but they’ve also got sharp teeth. And all too often, those teeth can leave marks. Even the friendliest of dogs may surprise an owner, act…
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• You should contact a car accident attorney after an accident, even if you didn’t feel pain immediately after the accident. Back injuries are common in car accidents and can take time to be noticed.
• It is difficult to determine an average payout from a back injury after a car accident, as a number of variables are factored into compensation, including the severity of the injury, if the injury impacts a person’s ability to work, and whether ongoing care is needed, to name a few.
• Back injuries after car accidents can range from soreness to nerve damage to paralysis.

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• It depends. Most times, settlements are paid in a lump sum payment, but larger settlements may be paid in installments.
• Yes. There is a designated order for how settlements are paid. Debts and legal fees are paid first, and the remaining balance goes to the person who filed the claim.
• Most settlements are disbursed within three months of the agreement.
  

Car accidents can happen in seconds. The process of settling a lawsuit and receiving compensation for that accident can take quite a bit longer. While simpler cases may need just months to resolve, more complicated ones can take…
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• The most common type of injury sustained in a car accident is a soft tissue injury.
• It is difficult to pin down an average payout for a soft tissue injury due to the number of factors that influence an injury settlement.
• Yes. It is important to seek medical attention after a car accident to make sure the process of documentation begins in case an injury claim needs to be filed at a later time.

Although car accidents can vary widely, from their cause to their outcome, they often share a common injury. Soft tissue injuries, which include whiplash,…
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• Yes. A new dog bite law became effective in Arizona in September of 2025, requiring dog owners to stay at the scene and exchange information with the victim.
• Consequences for fleeing the scene include a Class 2 Misdemeanor, which could result in fines and potential jail time.
• The previous law only required that the dog bite be reported to animal control.
  

Arizona has had a pretty cut-and-dry approach for handling situations where a dog bites someone who isn’t its owner. But a new law has added even more strength to the state’s stance on dog bite liability, putting…
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