Crossover Crash Kills One on I-19

A fatal crossover crash claimed one life near Nogales yesterday. Two accidents closed portions of I-19 near Nogales yesterday. In one of the crashes, one person died, and nine others were treated for injuries in the head-on collision Thursday morning. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), a…

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An Appearance Before the Ninth Circuit

Tucson attorney John Leader had the privilege of appearing before the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit, Court of Appeals today in San Francisco. The oral argument was live streamed from the Court of Appeals, allowing those of us at the Leader Law Firm to watch John in action.…

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Risks of Handling an Accident Claim Without a Lawyer

Do I Need A Lawyer?  Perhaps you have recently been involved in a car accident. The injuries may not have been too severe. The damage to your vehicle may be somewhat minor. You may be thinking of hiring a lawyer or handling the claim independently. Think carefully before you decide…

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Questions to Ask Before Having Elective Surgery

Elective surgery is surgery that your doctor recommends for your health. Elective surgery is a choice you make with informed help from your doctor. When your doctor recommends an elective procedure, it's important for you, as the patient, to do your research before agreeing to the procedure. Where do you…

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Arizona Motor Vehicle Deaths Rose to 962 in 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has released its crash report for 2016. Unfortunately, motor vehicle deaths rose dramatically for the second year in a row. Nine hundred sixty-two people died in car crashes in Arizona, 67 more than in 2015. The overall increase in deaths follows a disturbing national trend.…

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