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Sections of Interstate 17 Close after Major Accidents

A pile-up crash involving 24 vehicles forced a portion of Interstate 17 to close on Sunday afternoon after a cattle hauler crashed into incoming traffic. A motorcycle accident earlier that day also closed portions of the highway. The driver of the semi-truck carrying the cattle was unable to stop his...

Common Industries with High Risk for Mesothelioma

Exposure to asbestos has caused many workers to contract fatal mesothelioma, sometimes even years after exposure. The harmful mineral was widely used up until the mid-1970's as a fire-retardant insulation and still poses a high risk to industry workers who were directly exposed to it. Workers were exposed to asbestos...

Conditions Commonly Filed for Social Security Benefits

If you are suffering from a disabling condition you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits that provide assistance to you and your loved ones. In order to determine if you are eligible to receive benefits, you must fill out an online application with the Social Security Administration...

Street Racing May Have Caused Two Deaths Early Monday

Two people died and another is in critical condition after an early Monday morning crash that may have involved street racing. The crash happened at 4 a.m. on Central Avenue near Butler Drive. The driver of one car lost control and crashed into a tree while the other car hit...

When You Can Bring a Third-Party Workplace Lawsuit

When you get injured at work, you can usually bring a workers' compensation claim to help pay for medical expenses and lost wages while you recover from your injuries. However, you might not realize that you may be able to pursue a third-party personal injury claim if your injuries were...

Falls Are Main Cause of Senior Injury, Death, CDC Says

In conjunction with the 9th Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released findings from its latest study, revealing that falls are the leading cause of death and injury among older adults age 65 and older. The CDC found that in 2014, senior Americans...

Study Shows Prevalence of Misdiagnosis by Doctors

A new study conducted by The Doctors Company found that misdiagnosis is the most common allegation in medical malpractice claims. Incorrect, failed or delayed diagnosis claims accounted for 39 percent of the 1,180 malpractice claims reviewed for the study. The Doctors Company, a physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, studied malpractice claims...

New Survey Shows Distracted Driving is an Epidemic

Distracted driving has become a growing threat to driver safety, as there was an 8.8 percent increase in fatal accidents related to distracted driving from 2014 to 2015, according to data released last month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, a new survey from auto insurance company...

Arizona School Bus Failure Rate Doubled from 2013-2015

According to a recent investigation by The Arizona Republic, nearly three of 10 school buses did not pass 2015 safety inspections due to major defects. The inspection failure rate in 2015 was almost double what it was in 2013, jumping from 15.4 to around 29 percent. Arizona school buses now...

Talc Mining Company Sued by Victims of Ovarian Cancer

A newly filed lawsuit names mining giant Rio Tinto Minerals Inc. as a responsible party in five alleged cases of ovarian cancer caused by the use of Baby Powder and Shower to Shower products. Rio Tinto mines talc that is used in Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products. The five...