Two men died and four firefighters suffered heat injuries in an Avondale hazmat accident on Sunday August 29, 2021. The accident took place at Danny’s Truck Wash at 925 N 101st Ave, Avondale, AZ. The two men were trapped in the vault of a semi-truck, where they were exposed to hazardous chemicals. Firefighters donned hazmat […]
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Can Bars Be Held Liable for Drunk Drivers in Arizona?
In 2019, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 309 people in Arizona died in traffic accidents involving a driver who was under the influence of alcohol. When looking at this data, a pattern quickly emerges: the higher a driver’s reported blood alcohol concentration (BAC), the more likely they were to cause a […]
How Long Can Someone Sue You After a Car Accident?
Recovering from a car accident can be a long and difficult process. After an accident, you should be focused on your health and well being. You do not want to be worried that someone will sue you after a car accident. To help you understand what the legal limitations are in Nevada and how a […]
Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Indiana?
New hands-free driving laws took effect in Indiana on July 1, 2020. The laws were enacted to prevent instances of distracted driving, which is a significant cause of car accidents in Indiana. As with most new laws, people have questions about the specifics. One of the most common questions the personal injury lawyers at Lerner […]
Fiery 8-vehicle Wreck on Camelback Road in Phoenix Left 4 Injured
Four people were injured in a fiery eight-vehicle car wreck in Phoenix on Sunday night around 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Central Avenue and Camelback Road. Phoenix police suspect the multi-vehicle car accident was the result of one driver running a red light before colliding with other vehicles as they turned left into the […]
Can I Sue For Electric Shock at Work in Nevada?
An employee plugs in the coffee maker and receives a shock. A construction worker cuts into a wall, slices a wire, and receives a serious burn. The head nurse at an old hospital turns on a light and is electrocuted due to old wiring. Accidents like these–and other similar work injuries caused by electric shock–do […]
Is It Too Late to Get a Lawyer for My Nashville Car Accident?
Your family was just in a car accident on I-65. You have received word that your oldest daughter’s broken back will require multiple reconstructive surgeries, as well as months of physical therapy. Your other daughter has been having panic attacks, refusing to get into any vehicle. Your husband’s concussion has yet to begin to show […]
Can You Sue for Emotional Distress in Chicago?
When an accident happens, victims suffer. Sometimes, this suffering comes in the form of property damage and physical injury. Often, mental anguish and emotional distress accompany these losses. It’s only natural to think of a personal injury lawsuit after an accident when someone else was negligent for the damage. But, can you file an emotional […]
11 Questions About Slip and Fall Settlements Answered
Imagine: you’re walking along on your way to work when suddenly you’re on the ground, in excruciating pain. You can’t move, and those around you are calling emergency services. You wonder how such a blissful stroll suddenly turned so terrible. You couldn’t even get to work that day–how will you pay for the ambulance ride? […]
Personal Injury Claims: How Much Can You Receive?
After an accident, those that suffered injuries will primarily want to focus on their recovery. However, recovery may seem slow and frustrating, especially when financial losses begin to mount. One way to possibly curb costs associated with injuries and property damage after an accident in Las Vegas is to file a personal injury claim. Doing […]