Wrong Way Driver Accident Leaves Officials Puzzled
In a heart-stopping incident on the bustling Interstate 10 in Benson, two commercial vehicles collided in a catastrophic crash that claimed the lives of not one, not two, but FOUR unlucky souls. Witnesses report that at precisely 8:09 p.m., a colossal tractor-trailer careened out of control and crashed into another
Tragic Turn of Events: State Farm Stadium Worker Fatally Dragged Behind ATV
Police reported that a worker at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, who was unintentionally dragged behind an ATV Gator by a coworker for several hundred feet while he was taking materials down, died early on Saturday morning. According to a statement from Glendale police, the man was found with
Trench Collapse Deaths Rising at an Alarming Rate in Arizona
Rudy Mori and Alex Quaresma were friends and coworkers. Alex was engaged and Rudy had worked for the trench-digging company for four months. They left in July. Digging a 10-foot trench to find a sewer line was their final step. It lacked safety measures. The trench collapsed into dirt. Coworkers
What Is COVID Liability Immunity and Who Does It Protect
COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a number of new legal challenges, particularly when it comes to liability and immunity. With businesses and individuals facing the risk of being held liable for spreading the virus, the question of immunity has become a critical issue in many cases. First, it's important to understand
Arizona Elections Laws To Be Reevaluated
Election laws in Maricopa County, Arizona are being reevaluated as a result of Kari Lake handling of the county's elections. In this lawsuit, Lake alleges that the Maricopa County Elections Department violated state laws and improperly handled the recent election. Specifically, she points to issues with ballot counting and the use
Connecting The Dots In Medical Causation
Sampson's Holding In Sampson v. Surgery Ctr. of Peoria, LLC, 2012 WL 3276966, our Arizona Supreme Court recently affirmed the dismissal of a medical malpractice wrongful death claim, holding "that a jury in a medical malpractice case may not be left to 'infer' causation without the guidance of expert testimony where
As Arizona Continues To Grow, Rideshare Accidents Are on the Rise
Arizona continues to grow, rideshare accidents are on the rise. If you’re a driver who uses Uber or Lyft, here’s a few things you should know. Every Uber and Lyft driver is required to carry liability insurance in case they cause an accident. In fact, the parent company is required to
What is Workers’ Compensation?
Workers' compensation was established to provide medical care and income protection to employees who are injured or become ill from their job. Most employers buy workers’ compensation insurance coverage through private insurers or state-certified compensation insurance funds. Larger employers may also have the option to self-insure. These systems are complex
Trench safety can prevent construction accidents
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as many as 25 construction workers die in cave-ins nationwide each year. Safety authorities say trench collapses in Arizona and other states are preventable when prescribed safety guidelines are followed. The prevalence of construction accidents with trench-related injuries and fatalities has led to
Safety authorities issue warnings to prevent robotic work injury
Robotics is no longer limited to factories and other industrial facilities. Robots are now also used in the construction industry in Arizona and elsewhere. Following two separate incidents of a robot-related work injury, safety authorities say each new project requires a thorough analysis to identify potential hazards and risk zones.In