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The Role of the Judge and Jury in Personal Injury Cases in Arizona

If someone asked you to brainstorm things that judges and juries do, you might imagine the jury debating about whether the defendant is innocent or guilty and then presenting their verdict to the judge. Perhaps the jury’s discussion sounds…
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Comparative Negligence: When Can More Than One Party be Held Liable for an Accident?

One of the most memorable moments in the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the scene in which Benjamin speculates about a long list of circumstances that, if they had gone slightly differently, could have prevented the accident that…
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Criminal Defense in Arizona

You may not anticipate ever needing a criminal defense lawyer, but thousands of people in Arizona end up needing a strong defense attorney every year. Life frequently gets complicated and messy. If you are indicted for a crime, you will need…
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Do You Have the Insurance Coverage that You Need?

Every driver needs insurance, but getting the right amount of coverage can be tricky. At the minimum, you need to meet Arizona state insurance requirements, but buying liability coverage is seldom enough. You should have enough insurance to…
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Arizona Negligence Laws: How Do They Affect Your Lawsuit?

Personal injury cases usually rely on proving the negligence of another party. Perhaps a manufacturer allowed a faulty design to leave the plant and be sold to the public. Maybe your neighbor didn't keep their dogs properly restrained and one…
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Social Host Liability in Arizona: Who is Liable When a Drunk Party Guest Injures Someone?

Whether you are a professional party planner or just a friendly neighbor who enjoys hosting backyard barbecues on the weekends, you have probably given some thought to the ways in which a fun party can go wrong. Try finishing the sentence “It…
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Dram Shop Laws in Arizona: A Bar or Restaurant can be Held Liable for Selling Alcohol to a Drunk Driver

A dram shop is a bar or restaurant that serves alcohol; the term remains from the time when bars sold alcohol by the dram, a unit of measurement. Arizona is one of the states with dram shop laws, which state that, if a person causes an accident…
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Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Cases in Arizona

The Internet is full of celebrations of and lamentations on the 24-7 workplace. For better or worse, an increasing number of Americans have jobs that are not limited to a specific location or schedule. Business etiquette in regard to everything…
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Should I Buy the Insurance from Rental Car Agencies?

A popular saying in the world of personal finance advises you not to be insurance-poor. The cost of insurance premiums can add up, but having insurance versus not having it can be the difference between a few bills that make you cringe and an…
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Rules and Regulations for Bicycle Riders in Arizona

Before you get a learner’s permit to learn to drive a car, you must study the traffic safety laws and demonstrate thorough knowledge of them. Downloading the document to study for the traffic law test is a rite of passage for many teenagers,…