Personal Injury

An employee who misses three weeks of work may be able to point to a wage rate, a supervisor’s letter, and three empty pay periods. For a self-employed person, the same three weeks can look like a fog bank. Revenue may arrive months after the work. Expenses may continue while...

The short answer is: often no, but sometimes yes. Money received because of a personal physical injury or physical sickness is generally excluded from federal taxable income. A single settlement, however, can contain several different kinds of compensation. The payment for a broken leg may receive different tax treatment from...

Bitten by a Dog in Prescott? Need A Lawyer? Call us for a free consultation: (602) 222-2222 Dog Bites in Prescott, AZ: Understanding Yavapai County Laws and Your Rights Experiencing a dog bite can be a traumatic event, leading to physical injuries, emotional distress, and significant financial burdens. In Prescott,...

Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident at a Mesa intersection can be overwhelming, but understanding your rights, how fault is determined, and potential compensation is crucial. In Mesa, as across Arizona, bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles under A.R.S. § 28-812. This means...

In Phoenix, Arizona’s pure comparative negligence law allows injury victims to recover damages even if they are partly at fault for an accident. Your settlement will be reduced by your percentage of fault, meaning you can still receive compensation even if you bear significant responsibility for the incident. This system...

If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog at popular Tempe recreational areas like Tempe Town Lake or Papago Park, understanding your legal rights is crucial. Under Arizona’s strict liability laws, dog owners are held responsible for injuries their pets cause, regardless of the dog’s past...

Bicycle accidents on Tucson’s popular Chuck Huckelberry Loop Trail can lead to severe injuries and complex legal questions regarding fault and compensation. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident on the Loop, determining liability often involves examining the actions of all parties involved—whether a negligent motorist, another cyclist, a...