After the insurance company for the responsible driver has made their final offer to settle your personal injury claim, you must decide whether you should accept the offer or file suit against the responsible driver.

On the heels of 29 deaths from a Virginia coal mine collapse and 11 deaths from the Gulf oil rig explosion comes the question of whether third parties can be held liable in work-related injuries.

If you have been in a car accident that injured you, someone else or caused damage to your vehicle, you cannot count on your insurance company to take care of your best interests. The best way to avoid problems with the insurance company is to get your own advocate and hire an attorney.

When a pedestrian gets injured they have no airbags, seatbelts, safety cage or any other way to shield themselves from such a traumatic impact.

Arizona’s current laws only require motorcycle helmets for riders under the age of 18. Adult riders in Arizona have the freedom to choose whether or not to wear a helmet. However, most motorcycle and safety experts strongly recommend the use of helmets. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle helmets saved 1,784 lives in 2007.

In 2007 there were 178 helicopter accidents in the United States.

At construction sites, there are many risk factors for injury on a day to day basis for their workers. Every equipment and material that is not monitored with the utmost safety and correct precautions can lead to harmful injury. With constant improvements being made on our streets and buildings in the Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and surrounding areas, construction sites are becoming more and more predominant.

Arizona educators and safety organizations are taking proactive approaches to teaching teenagers about the dangers of driving under the influence.

Arizona child seat belt law is lagging; Arizona is one of only three states in the country where five-year-olds are not required to ride in a car seat.

In the Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix area, birth injuries have occurred at many local hospitals and many families have successfully pursued compensation against those responsible with the help of a lawyer. Types and effects of birth injuries.

The different scenarios that can cause brain injuries, the symptoms that may occur as a result of head injuries, and the possible safety measures you can take to prevent head injuries.

Dangerous scenarios that can cause head injuries in children, warning signs to look for in your child when they suffer a head injury, what types of physical consequences can happen and the safety measures parents can take to prevent head injuries.

What does a personal injury attorney consider when evaluating whether you have a good accident-injury case?

It is important for every driver to understand the fundamentals of auto insurance before being involved in an accident and before hiring a personal injury attorney.

After the insurance company for the responsible driver has made their final offer to settle your personal injury claim, you must decide whether you should accept the offer or file suit against the responsible driver.

Although the new light rail system connecting Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa is on track to surpass projected ridership and revenue levels, the new route has come with some challenges.

The community can prevent some of the millions of dog bite-related injuries and fatalities by being aware of several types of dog postures. Dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their dogs, even if you know key dog postures.

Diseases such as Canine Distemper attack the nervous system and can change the behavior of a dog, increasing their temper and possibly causing a dog-bite related injury or fatality.

Drowning can be a danger to your child. 30% of children who die under the age of 5 who die are from drowning incidents. With the high temperatures in Arizona, swimming is a popular activity making the risk of child drowning a high risk.

Cruiser motorcycles are involved in a large percentage of car-motorcycle accidents. Cruisers are at a higher risk for certain types of accidents than other types of motorcycles. What to do if your cruiser has been involved in an accident.

Motorcycle fatalities have been on the rise. If a loved one has died in a motorcycle accident that was the fault of another driver, you may want to consider pursuing a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver.

Even working dog owners are legally responsible for any injuries that may occur to you or a loved one as a result of being bitten. If a dog has injured you or someone you love, the owner is liable for your damages.

With little protection in the event of an accident, motorcycle riders frequently suffer broken bones. Symptoms and types of fractures.

Mesa, Arizona has been in the media for a number of brutal and fatal attacks against children by aggressive dogs.

A well-trained dog not only provides an owner with a well-behaved dog but can prevent dog-bite related injuries and fatalities. How to train a puppy not to bite.

Slip and Fall accidents can sometimes cause life changing injuries. It is important to file the claim immediately after the accident and to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about your options.

Many organizations educate and provide resources for dog bite prevention. Community members, particularly dog owners, can prevent most dog bites.

If you suffered a facial injury in a motorcycle accident, you should seek medical attention immediately, and contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney to discuss your case.

Road rash is an injury unique to motorcycle riders. It can range from a minor irritant to a severe, life-threatening injury.

German Shepherds are not typically aggressive but they have ranked thirds in the breeds involved in dog bite related injuries. If any of dog related injuries occur the owner should be held responsible.

For motorcycle riders, having safe tires is literally a matter of life and death. Causes and warning signs of tire defects.

Dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their dogs. This includes following the Arizona leash and license law. Precautions to take when approached by an unleashed dog.

The numbers of food poisoning cases are in the thousands, and some of these cases lead to death.

You are twenty times more likely to have an accident on an escalator than on an elevator. While escalators are less prevalent then elevators, you are still susceptible to injuries and according to safety experts 70 people everyday are injured by an escalator everyday in the United States.

Motorcycle riders have a much higher probability of injury in a crash than other motorists do, product defects such as a faulty fuel system are extremely dangerous and should be identified and fixed as soon as possible.

Due to the difficulty in operating a motorcycle, even a seemingly minor problem with a seat can cause the rider to lose control and have an accident. Unfortunately many seat defects are not discovered until after they have injured or killed someone.

Dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their dogs, even when at a dog park. If someone else's dog has injured you or someone you love, the owner is liable for your damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

When you purchase a product, you trust that it will be manufactured properly and that there would not be any harmful components. Sometimes this trust is broken, and you end up injured from a defective product that was manufactured or marketed in a hazardous way.

Thousands of Arizonians ride up and down elevators on a daily basis. Whether to get to their apartments, condominiums, or work, many individuals trust a small part of their commute to these machines. With around 600,000 elevators in the United States, the prevalence of these injuries occurs more frequently than one may think.