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Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Case After a Fatal Tucson Crash?

After a fatal Tucson crash, the person who may file an Arizona wrongful death claim is, in order: the surviving spouse; if none, the surviving children; if none, the surviving parents or guardian; and if none survive, a court-appointed personal representative who files on behalf of statutory beneficiaries. Any recovery...

Who May Be Responsible for a Sidewalk or Drainage-Related Fall in Yuma?

When an individual suffers a slip, trip, or fall on a sidewalk, walkway, or drainage structure in Yuma, determining who bears legal responsibility requires a careful examination of property ownership, maintenance records, and local ordinances. A property owner is not automatically liable for every fall, but a claim may exist...

How Self-Employed Arizonans Can Prove Lost Income After an 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...

Arizona Independent Medical Exams: What Injury Claimants Should Expect

The phrase “independent medical examination” sounds reassuringly neutral. In a personal injury lawsuit, however, the doctor or psychologist usually did not enter the case as your treating provider. The examination was requested by another party, often the defense, to evaluate a condition you placed in dispute. That does not make...

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Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable in Arizona?

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...

DUI accident on Grant Road in Tucson Arizona

Drunk Driving Accidents on Tucson’s Grant Road: DUI Laws and Victim Claims

If you or a loved one has been involved in a drunk driving accident on Grant Road in Tucson, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries and losses. Navigating the aftermath of such a traumatic event requires understanding Arizona’s DUI laws and the process for filing victim...

Arizona school zone with a yellow pedestrian crossing sign and school bus at sunrise

Arizona School Zone Safety: A Back-to-School Guide to Protecting Children on Foot

Arizona's School Crossings Demand More Than a Quick Slowdown Arizona school zone safety depends on drivers making deliberate choices during the busiest minutes of the school day. A child walking to a bus stop, stepping into a yellow crosswalk, or moving between parked vehicles may be hard to see until...

Yellow school bus stopped safely on an Arizona residential street at sunrise

After an Arizona School Bus Accident: What Parents Should Know About Injuries, Evidence, and Claims

The First Hours Can Affect Both Care and Accountability An Arizona school bus accident can leave a family trying to manage a child's medical needs while also answering difficult questions about what happened. Whether the crash involved a bus passenger, a child boarding or exiting the bus, a pedestrian, or...

Drunk driving accident on I-10 through Tolleson Arizona

Drunk Driving Accidents on I-10 Through Tolleson: Your Rights as a Victim

If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident on I-10 in Tolleson, you have fundamental rights to seek justice and full compensation for your suffering. These rights include pursuing damages for medical bills, lost income, pain, and emotional distress, and in many cases, punitive damages against the negligent...

Motorcycle accident on Apache Trail AZ-88 near Apache Junction

Apache Junction Motorcycle Accident Lawyers: Navigating Risks on the Apache Trail (AZ-88)

Motorcycle accidents on the Apache Trail (AZ-88) in Apache Junction present unique challenges due to the scenic route’s inherent risks and complex liability issues. If you or a loved one has been injured in such an incident, understanding your legal options is crucial. The Phillips Law Group is here...