State Worker on Leave Suspected of Elder Abuse
A worker for the Arizona Department of Economic Security has been placed on administrative leave due to suspicion of elder abuse. While an investigation is ongoing into the matter, the agency director referred to the alleged actions as “deplorable and evil.” While two co-workers knew of the alleged abuse, it was a tip made to…
What Happened to This 57 Year Old Bicycle Rider?
57-year-old bicyclist lost his life in Tucson after being struck by a vehicle. The victim was not wearing a helmet. Accidents like this are reminders of just how vulnerable bicyclists are to automobiles and other vehicles. In 2014, there were 29 bicyclists who lost their lives in Arizona; 16 in 2015.
No Friend Requests or Tweeting During Personal Injury Case
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all the other social media platforms are fantastic ways to share the latest happenings in your life. They should be avoided like the plague, however, when you’re involved in any legal proceedings like a personal injury lawsuit. Eyes Are Watching You If you’ve been injured because of the negligence of someone…
Woman, 65, Brutally Attacked By German Shepherd
For a 65-year-old Surprise, Ariz. woman, 2016 got off to a rough start. As the woman was entering a grocery store in late January, she was viciously attacked by a German shepherd mix dog. After being helped by store employees, the victim, and her husband saw the dog and its owner running from the scene.…
Phoenix Hit And Run Accident Bad News For All Parties Involved
Like most others, we were horrified to read the news of two motorcycle riders sustaining serious injuries during a terrifying hit-and-run collision April 7 in Phoenix. The victims, a 60-year-old man and his 45-year-old female passenger, were struck by an automobile driver, who initially fled from the scene but was later apprehended. While the victims…
Collecting Money After A Personal Injury Suit
The goals of most personal injury cases are rather simple: to be properly compensated for any out-of-pocket expenses caused by the injury and to hold the responsible party accountable. Let’s say you’ve won a lawsuit and were awarded financial compensation. How do you collect the jury award? In this article, we’ll tell you how. Pay…
You’ll Never Guess What Arizona Company Was Fined for Work Injury
A Tucson demolition company was recently fined $21,000 for what the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) said were three serious violations that led to the death of one worker and serious injuries to another. According to reports, the fatal incident occurred on Aug. 21, 2015, on the scene of a building about…
How to Recognize A Birth Injury
Every year, about 28,000 infants experience birth injuries. In this article, we’ll talk about the most common causes of birth injuries, how to recognize them and the options available to you if your child has experienced a birth injury. BIRTH INJURIES AT A GLANCE Simply put, birth injuries are the result of some form of…
Traumatic Brain Injuries At A Glance
According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least, 1.7 million people in the U.S. will experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) this year. No age group is immune from experiencing TBI’s, and they are a known contributing factor in about a third of all deaths resulting from injuries. Because our brains contain over 400…