Social Media and Your Injury Case Social media has changed the world in a multitude of ways. It's a great way to keep in touch with family and friends. Worldwide, there are 1.65 billion monthly active users. The use of live video on social media platforms has exploded. The world…
According to AAA, nearly 43 million Americans traveled over the recent Independence Day weekend. 84% of travelers expected to drive to their destination. Arizona is one of seven states to earn a repeated "danger" rating from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS). AHAS is a nationally recognized organization…
This past week, I argued Crepea v. Cochise County (No. 14-16694) in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, California. This case involves the hiring of racist and potentially violent officers; issues that are crucial in light of recent racial tensions in our country. In 2007, the Cochise…
Being involved in a car accident or any other type of accident can be traumatic. Sometimes it's a life-changing event. You may have physical injuries, damage to your vehicle, lost work time and emotional distress. You may file a personal injury claim after the accident. Medical bills and repair bills,…
Someone in Marana just became the fourth Tucson area pedestrian fatality this week. This continues a recent trend of increasing pedestrian-vehicle accidents. What do we make of this? Drivers, pay attention and don't be distracted. Taking your eyes off the road – even for a moment - can lead to…
Last week was a deadly one on Tucson's streets - three pedestrians were killed. One of the drivers was arrested for DUI. All of the accidents occurred after dark when visibility is limited. Tucson has seen a number of road related fatalities this year, including bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. According to…